This is a sample version of a cict project proposal. It is aimed at providing the learner with basic
knowledge of writing a proposal. This is the second part of the series of handling IT projects. It is important to note that according to kasneb regulations, a project proposal should not exceed 1000 words
CICT Project proposal Example
MOVIES HELPER RETAIL APPLICATION
1.1 How the current systems works
The current system of movie
retail works on use of pictures and list. Movie venders have booklets with
pictures of the movies. The customer chooses from the list and requests the
order. At times, the customers verbally inquires if a certain movie is in store
makes payment.
Inputs and outputs
Inputs
1.
Movie Inquiry
2.
Movie order
Outputs
1.
Processing order
2.
Final product
What the users would want the new system to do
One of the major
obstacle in movie retail business is queuing. Customers waste a lot of time
waiting for their requested movie to be burned into a dvd disk. Customers want
this process to be quickened.
The other issue is that movies
mostly come without description on what the movie is all
about.
Customers have to rely on the description given to them by the vender, which at
most is
not
reliable. Customers want a system that will provide details about the movie,
who are the actors
and
a list of related movies.
Movie
venders do not provide rating for movies. Also, there are no reviews on the
movie so that
the
customer can make informed decision on which movie to purchase. Creating a
system that will
be
able to provide rating for movies and reviews from other customers will be a
benefit to the
customer.
Frequent
customers also need discounts, credit facilities and other incentives.
1.2
(i) Parts possible for a computer solution
The new system
will reduce this queuing time by allowing customers to process their own orders
by sending information. When their order has been processed, customers will
receive a notification to come receive their orders. Also, the system will
notify users on new movies that are available in the store. It will also
provide a brief description of the movie, ratings of the movies and reviews
from other customers who have watched the movie. The customer will also be able
to write reviews and rate movies. In addition, the new system will
automatically give discounts and gift coupons on for customers and provide
credit to loyal customers.
(ii) Requirement of computer solution
For
the application to work, it will need access to the internet. This is important,
as customers will be able to receive updates and send orders regardless of
their location. The application also needs a web server to process user’s
orders and provide information.
(iii) Algorithms for the computer solution
Web
application
(i)
Provide information on movies on the store
(ii)
Process user search query on a movie
(iii)
Return user’s searched query with:
(a)
Movie title, about the movie, genre, and actors
(b)
Reviews from other users
(c)
Other similar movies
(iv)
Process users product request:
(a)
The request is processed using the list of users
in the database if the user is new; he/she is requested to provide his/her
details.
(b)
Based on the number of orders, the user is
liable for a discount
(c)
Based on order frequency the customer is liable
for credit, free gift coupon or both.
(v)
The user is alerted when the order request is
done.
Desktop
application
This application will run on the
client in the movie store
(i)
Receive order from client
(ii)
Alert the vender on the customer order
(iii)
Return message to the customer that order is
received
(iv)
Alert customer when order is done
