You are hired as system analysts to implement a software system for a nationwide car dealership by applying the knowledge and techniques you learn from the systems development life cycle (SDLC) in the class.

The SDLC consists of five phases: (1) systems planning, (2) systems analysis, (3) systems design, (4) systems implementation, and (5) systems operation and support.

Complete A SDLC for a car dealership

Additional information about the Case

This car dealer inventory management software is designed to help car dealers perform various management tasks. A relational database management system (RDMS) in the auto dealer inventory management software tracks and stores all the information for future analysis. The data tracked and stored in the database includes information about the vehicle, such that as purchase price, detailed expense tracking and auction information, and the pictures of all past and present inventories. In addition, the software can track management operations and generate reports regarding the performance of salespersons. Auto dealer inventory management software programs have user-friendly interfaces which enable users with little or no computer experience to take full advantage of these. Accessing and assured data security counts are among the other beneficial features of auto dealer inventory management software. Auto dealer inventory management software caters to dealers trading both used and new cars. The software can be bought off-the-shelf, or designed for the specific needs of the user. Car inventory management is a common feature altogether auto dealer inventory management software programs. An user interface for marketing and sale is another feature. Auto dealer inventory management software manages details and photos of the vehicle, and this information can be transferred to the website server database. Certain kinds of auto dealer inventory management software can give printouts to customers. Other features include tracking the worthiness of online advertisements, and customer details and accounting capabilities.