Scope Document for Eco-Friendly Packaging Marketplace

Product Brief

High Level Overview: The Eco-Friendly Packaging Marketplace is a platform that connects businesses with suppliers of sustainable packaging materials. This marketplace aims to support environmentally-conscious companies in finding the best eco-friendly packaging options while promoting green manufacturing practices.

Product Information

• The marketplace will be developed as a responsive web application to ensure accessibility on both desktop and mobile devices.
• Key features will include supplier profiles, product listings, user reviews, and a streamlined ordering process.
• The user interface will focus on simplicity and ease of navigation, with a clean and modern design.

Users

Name	Description
Businesses	Companies looking to source eco-friendly packaging solutions for their products.
Suppliers	Manufacturers and distributors of sustainable packaging materials.

Pages

Name	Description
Home Page	Landing page featuring an overview of the marketplace, highlighted suppliers, and featured products.
Supplier Directory	Page listing all suppliers with their profiles, product offerings, and user reviews.
Product Listing	Page where users can browse and search for specific packaging products based on categories and features.
Order Management	Page where businesses can manage their orders, track shipments, and communicate with suppliers.
Account Settings	Page where users can manage their profiles, update contact information, and set notification preferences.

High-level Features

Flow	Description	User	Page
Browse Suppliers	Businesses can browse through a list of eco-friendly packaging suppliers.	Businesses	Supplier Directory
Search Products	Businesses can search for specific packaging products based on their needs.	Businesses	Product Listing
Place Orders	Businesses can place orders directly through the platform.	Businesses	Order Management
Manage Orders	Users can track their orders, communicate with suppliers, and manage shipments.	Businesses	Order Management
Supplier Reviews	Users can leave and read reviews on suppliers to ensure quality and reliability.	Businesses	Supplier Directory

Workflows

Order Placement Workflow:

1. User browses the Supplier Directory to find a suitable supplier.
2. User navigates to the Product Listing page to select the desired eco-friendly packaging products.
3. User places an order through the Order Management page.
4. User tracks the order status and communicates with the supplier as needed.

Other Notes

• The platform will prioritize security and data privacy, with secure payment gateways and encrypted communication channels.
• Future updates may include AI-driven recommendations for packaging solutions based on product type and sustainability goals.