IntroductionIntroduction

Booktruck.com aims to:Booktruck.com aims to:

Combine the strengths of the first two generations, while avoiding Combine the strengths of the first two generations, while avoiding many of their weaknesses many of their weaknesses

Penetrate sizable existing niche markets more effectively than Penetrate sizable existing niche markets more effectively than Internet-only businesses Internet-only businesses

More cost effective than establishing and maintaining a substantial More cost effective than establishing and maintaining a substantial retail network or a major freestanding Internet portal web site retail network or a major freestanding Internet portal web site

An opportunity exists for the establishment of Booktruck.com, a An opportunity exists for the establishment of Booktruck.com, a Company that aims to provide college textbooks “at the right time, Company that aims to provide college textbooks “at the right time, the right place, and at the right price.”the right place, and at the right price.”

Source: Excerpt, EBZ 466 Spring 2003 – Booktruck.com Final Business Plan.doc, Page 5Source: Excerpt, EBZ 466 Spring 2003 – Booktruck.com Final Business Plan.doc, Page 5

AgendaAgenda

GUIGUIContentContentApplication StructureApplication StructureFuture Phases Future Phases ConclusionConclusion

GUIGUI

Graphical User Interface

•The user interface features consistent navigation controls for:

•Book Categories

•Pages

•Easy to reference “Sale Items”

•Distinguishing logos

GUIGUI

ContentContent

About UsAbout UsCampuses/ScheduleCampuses/ScheduleFAQsFAQs

About UsAbout Us

Purpose: This page was incorporated into Booktruck.com in order to answer Purpose: This page was incorporated into Booktruck.com in order to answer any questions regarding company information.any questions regarding company information.

Campuses/ScheduleCampuses/Schedule

Campuses/Schedule:Campuses/Schedule:This page outlines participating campuses. This page outlines participating campuses. The page features a popup displaying our location on campus.The page features a popup displaying our location on campus.

Footnote: This page contains copyrighted images that are used solely for development Footnote: This page contains copyrighted images that are used solely for development purposes. These images have been removed from the presentation. This images will be purposes. These images have been removed from the presentation. This images will be replaced prior to publishing.replaced prior to publishing.

FAQsFAQs

FAQsFAQsThis page will address information regarding:This page will address information regarding:

Payment optionsPayment optionsOrdering InformationOrdering InformationContact informationContact information

Application StructureApplication Structure

INSERT APPLICATION STRUCTURE INSERT APPLICATION STRUCTURE GRAPHIC HEREGRAPHIC HERE

www.booktruck.com utilizes N-Tier methodology by separating the application www.booktruck.com utilizes N-Tier methodology by separating the application into three logical layers: into three logical layers: UI – The user interface will gather and display pertinent information.UI – The user interface will gather and display pertinent information.ASP – The ASP code will process valuable data.ASP – The ASP code will process valuable data.DB – The database will store the order, book, client, and campus information.DB – The database will store the order, book, client, and campus information.

Application LevelApplication Level

ASP ASP

DatabaseDatabase

Database DesignDatabase Design

RegistrationRegistration

• RegistrationRegistrationThe registration feature will gather information for the user to The registration feature will gather information for the user to complete an order by gathering information on the customer complete an order by gathering information on the customer and storing the information in the customer table of the DB.and storing the information in the customer table of the DB.

Sign InSign In

• Sign InSign InThe Sign In page will use the information in the customer The Sign In page will use the information in the customer table to validate users.table to validate users.The Sign In feature will allow for an expedient check out.The Sign In feature will allow for an expedient check out.

SearchSearch

• Search Search

The Search feature will allow users to navigate The Search feature will allow users to navigate through the items in the database effectively by through the items in the database effectively by querying the records in the book table.querying the records in the book table.

Shopping CartShopping Cart

• Shopping CartShopping CartThe Shopping Cart feature will allow users to browse The Shopping Cart feature will allow users to browse through items and save them until check-out.through items and save them until check-out.

Once a checkout occurs, the data will be saved Once a checkout occurs, the data will be saved using the order, orderDetail, and book tablesusing the order, orderDetail, and book tables

CheckoutCheckout

• CheckoutCheckout

The checkout feature will state the order that has been The checkout feature will state the order that has been placed and display a receipt using the newly stored placed and display a receipt using the newly stored information from the orderDetail, order, and book table.information from the orderDetail, order, and book table.

ReceiptReceipt

• E-Mail Confirmation and ReceiptE-Mail Confirmation and Receipt

An e-mail will be sent the registered e-mail address with a receipt.An e-mail will be sent the registered e-mail address with a receipt.

Future PhasesFuture Phases

Phase IIPhase II

Phase IIIPhase III

Phase IIPhase II

• PHASE II will expand the offering to include 100% of the PHASE II will expand the offering to include 100% of the introductory courses available for classes in the covered school introductory courses available for classes in the covered school as well as new schools in the Southern California Area. as well as new schools in the Southern California Area.

• Phase II will also implement online sales on the West Coast.Phase II will also implement online sales on the West Coast.

Source: Excerpt, EBZ 466 Spring 2003 – Technology.doc, Page 10Source: Excerpt, EBZ 466 Spring 2003 – Technology.doc, Page 10

Phase IIIPhase III

Source: Excerpt, EBZ 466 Spring 2003 – Technology.doc, Page 10Source: Excerpt, EBZ 466 Spring 2003 – Technology.doc, Page 10

•PHASE III will add the Professor’s recommendations engine PHASE III will add the Professor’s recommendations engine and allow students to rate their professors or recommend and allow students to rate their professors or recommend what professors to take for what type of course. what professors to take for what type of course.

•A Forums section for Students to post discussion with other A Forums section for Students to post discussion with other students and/or discussions with Booktruck.com employees.students and/or discussions with Booktruck.com employees.

Live DemoLive Demo

Booktruck.comBooktruck.com

ConclusionConclusion

Thank you!Thank you!

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