1. Project Objectives
- Inventory Management: Track car inventory, manage details of available vehicles, and update stock levels.
- Sales Management: Process sales transactions, manage customer details, and generate sales reports.
- Customer Management: Maintain customer information, track customer interactions, and manage inquiries.
- Dealer Management: Manage information about car dealerships, including their locations and inventory.
- Reporting and Analytics: Generate reports on sales performance, inventory levels, and customer interactions.
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2. Functional Requirements
- Inventory Management:
- Add, update, and delete car models and their details (e.g., make, model, year, price).
- Track inventory levels and generate alerts for low stock.
- Manage vehicle specifications, images, and features.
- Sales Management:
- Process sales transactions including payment processing and issuance of receipts.
- Track sales history and manage sales commissions.
- Generate sales reports by date, car model, or salesperson.
Advertisement - Customer Management:
- Store and manage customer profiles, including contact information and purchase history.
- Track customer interactions and follow-ups.
- Manage customer inquiries and feedback.
- Dealer Management:
- Maintain a database of car dealers, including contact information and inventory details.
- Manage dealer-specific promotions and stock.
- Reporting and Analytics:
- Generate reports on sales performance, inventory status, and customer metrics.
- Provide data visualization tools for better insights (e.g., charts, graphs).
3. Non-Functional Requirements
- Usability: User-friendly interface for easy navigation and operation.
- Performance: Efficient handling of transactions and reports.
- Security: Secure handling of sensitive data such as customer information and financial transactions.
- Scalability: Ability to handle increasing amounts of data and users.
- Reliability: System uptime and robustness to ensure consistent performance.
4. Technology Stack
- Front-End: User interface technologies (e.g., HTML, CSS, JavaScript, frameworks like React or Angular).
- Back-End: Server-side technologies (e.g., Node.js, Django, Flask).
- Database: Database management system (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
- Payment Processing: Integration with payment gateways (e.g., Stripe, PayPal).
- Deployment: Hosting and deployment platforms (e.g., AWS, Heroku, local server).
5. System Design
- Architecture: Overview of system architecture (e.g., client-server model, microservices).
- Data Model: Design of the database schema, including tables for cars, sales, customers, and dealers.
- User Interface Design: Wireframes or mockups for the system’s user interface.
6. Implementation Plan
- Development Phases: Breakdown of development phases (e.g., requirement analysis, design, development, testing, deployment).
- Timeline: Project milestones and deadlines.
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7. Testing and Validation
- Test Cases: Define test cases for various functionalities (e.g., sales transactions, inventory updates).
- Bug Tracking: System for tracking and managing bugs and issues.
- User Testing: Collect feedback from end-users to refine the system.
8. Documentation
- User Manual: Instructions for users on how to operate the system.
- Technical Documentation: Details on system architecture, design decisions, and codebase.
9. Future Enhancements
- Feature Expansion: Potential future features (e.g., integration with CRM systems, advanced analytics).
- Additional Modules: Possible additional modules like customer relationship management (CRM) or integrated marketing tools.
10. Limitations
- Scope Limitations: Define what the project will not cover (e.g., advanced AI features for predictive analytics, integration with external inventory systems).
11. Budget and Resources
- Budget: Estimated costs for development tools, hosting, and other resources.
- Resources: Required hardware and software resources for development and deployment.