DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ONLINE STOCK ORDERING INFORMATION SYSTEM A CASE STUDY OF BUBBLES AND BAR RESTAURANT, ENUGU

ABSTRACT

The purpose of the study is to computerize stock ordering system for Bubbles Plaza Enugu and to develop a computer package whereby the technique observed from the manual method can be improved on. It is a known fact that the manual method of stock ordering has been associated with a lot of inaccuracy in quality control and this has lead to early break down of parts when in service. The software when developed will facility and enhance the mode and methods of warehouse operation in the organization.

ORGANIZATION OF WORK   

This project work is primarily designed to give an insight to online stock ordering information business.

          Chapter one talks about introduction to online stock ordering information business, study of the problem and objectives as well as definition of the scope.

          Chapter two comprises the literature review. Chapter three gives the detailed information about the existing (old) system.

 while Chapter four and five deals with the design and implementation of the new system.

          Chapter six documentation of the project work, while  Chapter seven summaries, conclusion and suggestions were made. 

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title page                                                                                 i        

Certification                                                                              ii

Approval                                                                                   iii

Dedication                                                                                iv

Acknowledgement                                                                     v

Abstract                                                                                   vi

Organization of work                                                                 vii

Table of content                                                                        viii

CHAPTER ONE

1.0     Introduction                                                                              1

1.1     Statement of problem                                                                2

1.2     Aims and objectives                                                                  2

1.3     Purpose of study                                                                       3

1.4     Significant of study                                                                   3

1.5     Scope/Delimitations                                                                  4

1.6     Limitations/Constraints                                                              4

1.7     Assumption of study                                                                 5

1.8     Definition of terms                                                                     5                

CHAPTER TWO

2.0     Literature review                                                                       6

CHAPTER THREE

3.0     Description and analysis of the existing system                                   9

3.1     Fact-finding method/ methodology                                                      9

3.2     Organisational Structure/Organogram                                       10

3.3     Objectives of the existing system                                                       10

3.4     Input, Process, and Output Analysis                                                    11

          3.4.1  Input Analysis                                                                           11

          3.4.2  Process Analysis                                                                      11     

          3,4.3  Output Analysis                                                                         11

3.5     Information Flow diagram                                                          12

3.6     Problems of the existing system                                                         12

3.7     Justification of the new system                                                            13

CHAPTER FOUR

4.0     Design of the new system                                                                   14

4.1     Design Standard                                                                                 14

4.2     Output specification and design                                                 14

4.3     Input specification and design                                                             14

4.3.1  file design                                                                                 15

4.4     Procedure chart                                                                                  16

4.5     Systems flowchart                                                                              17

4.6     System requirements                                                                          18

          4.6.1  Hardware Requirements                                                            18

          4.6.2  Software Requirements                                                             18

          4.6.3  Operational Requirements                                                         18

          4.6.4  Personnel Requirements                                                           18

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0     Implementation                                                                                   19

5.1     Design Standard                                                                                 19

5.2     Program design                                                                                  20

5.2.1  Program Flowchart                                                                   20

5.2.2  Pseudo code                                                                             24

5.3     Coding                                                                                               25

5.4     Test Data/Test Run                                                                            31

5.5     User Training – An overview                                                               31

5.6     Cutover Process                                                                                 31

CHAPTER SIX

6.0     Documentation                                                                                    32

6.1     The user documentation                                                                      32

CHAPTER SEVEN

6.2     The programmer documentation                                                          32

7.0     Recommendations, Summary and Conclusion                                     33

7.1     Recommendation                                                                                33

7.2     Summary                                                                                            34

7.3     Conclusion                                                                                         34

REFERENCES                                                                                             35

BIBLIOGRAPHY

APPENDIX                                                                                                   36

SOURCE LISTING                                                                             36

LIST OF FIGURES                                                                                       40

CHAPTER ONE

1.0   INTRODUCTION

          Introduction of computers in our day to day activities has done a lot in improving the operations of our business world. The online business, different firms that are information technology inclined have implored the benefit of online business to boost their business.

          With the online stock ordering information system, different information are published online as relating to the number of items made available on the site. Individual and companies can order for stock online and have their request delivered to them in shortest time possible.

          The introduction of computer in stock ordering will enable importers know which and where their goods are kept, as it will always be stipulated on the bill of laden papers. Computer is hereby seen as a way of handling, by systematically organizing them, recording or making notations on them, following up with the appropriate action or the likes.

          The stocks are held for various among which are: –

(a)     To ensure unit sufficient goods are available to meet anticipated demand

(b)     To provide a better between production processes. This is applicable to

           work in project stocks which effectively decouple operation.

(c)     To meet possible shortage in future

(d)     To absorb seasonal fluctuation in usage or demand

(e)     To ensure production process to flow smoothly and efficiently

1.1     STATEMENT OF PROBLEM

          Owning to:

(i)      The difficulties people face in transferring information/data

(ii)      Difficulties people encountered when ordering for stock outside their

           immediate environment

(iii)     Time wasted