Scope Document for Service Connection App

Product Brief

High Level Overview: The Service Connection App is designed to facilitate the interaction between offshore salmon farms and service boats. The app allows farm operators to post jobs detailing their service needs, and boat owners to list their boats and bid on available jobs. This platform aims to streamline the process of service delivery in the niche market of offshore salmon farming, serving both farm operators and boat owners.

Product Information

• The app will be developed as a web application.
• It will feature a dual user system catering to both farm operators and boat owners.
• Key features will include job posting, bidding, and a communication system via chat.
• User interface considerations will focus on clarity and ease of use, with responsive design to ensure accessibility on various devices.

Users

Name	Description
Farm Operators	Users who can create job postings, view bids, and select service providers.
Boat Owners	Users who can list their boats, view available jobs, and place bids on them.

Pages

Name	Description
Job Posting Page	Page where farm operators can create and manage job postings.
Bid Management Page	Page where farm operators can view and manage bids from boat owners.
Boat Listing Page	Page where boat owners can list their boats and view their listings.
Job Bidding Page	Page where boat owners can view available jobs and place bids.
Chat Page	Page for real-time communication between farm operators and boat owners after a bid is placed.

High-level Features

Flow	Description	User	Page
Create Job	Farm operators can create job postings with details such as job type, dates, and location.	Farm Operators	Job Posting Page
View and Manage Bids	Farm operators can view all bids, compare them, and select the best offer.	Farm Operators	Bid Management Page
List Boat	Boat owners can list their boats with necessary details for farm operators to review.	Boat Owners	Boat Listing Page
Place Bid	Boat owners can view job postings and place bids by selecting their boat and proposing a price.	Boat Owners	Job Bidding Page
Chat Communication	Enable direct communication between farm operators and boat owners after a bid is placed.	Both	Chat Page

Workflows

Job Posting and Bidding Process:

1. Farm Operator logs into the Job Posting Page to create a new job with details.
2. Boat Owner logs into the Job Bidding Page to view available jobs and places a bid using their listed boat.
3. Farm Operator reviews bids on the Bid Management Page and can communicate via Chat Page with bidders before making a selection.

Other Notes

• The web application will prioritize a user-friendly interface to accommodate the dual user base efficiently.
• Security measures will be implemented to protect the data and privacy of the users.
• Future enhancements may include mobile app development based on user feedback and technological advancements.