User and Task Analysis
Possible Users/Future Clientele:
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This cluster of users is composed of representatives from manufacturing companies that are interested in importing and exporting on an international level.
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The age range of this cluster is between 18 years to 65 years old.
Account Representatives:
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This cluster of users is composed of employees of S.I.L.A who deal directly with the representatives of our clients. The create f.s.r's and new client accounts. They must have a valid username and password to access our company's web portal.
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The age range of this cluster is between 21 years to 65 years old.
Primary Issues:
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Technical awareness will vary between users from novice to expert.
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Eliminating purplexities that will hinder the user from completing their task.
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Keeping the website pratical for both a novice and expert.
User tasks:
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Create new client accounts (employee).
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Enter f.s.r (employee).
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Track freight shipments (employee).
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Get price for type of shipment transport (client).
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Update client account (employee).
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Get estimated delivery date (client).
Limitations:
- Only employees with a valid username and password can:
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Create new client accounts.
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Track shipments.
Clients can:
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Get pricing for the type of shipment transport.
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Get estimated delivery date.
User Information needs:
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Users need to provide a valid username and password to enter the web portal
The username and password can only be assigned by a manager in the sales department.
Once indside the web portal to enter in a new client the user will need.
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Company name
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Billing address
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Contact's first name
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Contact's last name
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Contact's email
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Contact's phone number