Scope Document - SeaConnect Marketplace

Product Brief

High Level Overview: The SeaConnect Marketplace is a platform designed to connect fishermen with seafood processing plants. This marketplace enables fishermen to efficiently sell their catch to processors, enhancing the supply chain and ensuring the quality of seafood products. The platform supports seamless transactions and communication between fishermen and processing facilities, promoting local seafood industries.

Product Information

• The app will be developed using no-code tools like Bubble or Flutterflow, ensuring flexibility and ease of updates.
• Key features include Fisherman Profiles, Processing Plant Listings, Real-time Messaging, Catch Order Management, Payment Processing, Review and Rating System, and Multi-language Support.
• User interface considerations will focus on a clean, intuitive design that enhances the experience of browsing, discovering, and securing seafood processing services.

Users

Name	Description
Fisherman	Individuals or businesses engaged in fishing, looking to sell their catch to seafood processors.
Seafood Processing Plant	Facilities that process and package seafood products, seeking fresh catch from local fishermen.

Pages

Name	Description
Home	Main landing page with an overview of the marketplace, featuring top fishermen and processing plants.
Fisherman Profiles	A page showcasing profiles of fishermen, including their catch types, experience, and customer reviews.
Processing Plant Listings	A directory of seafood processing plants, with details on their services and processing capabilities.
Order Management	A page where fishermen can manage their catch orders, track shipments, and communicate with processing plants.
Payment and Invoices	Page for managing payments, invoices, and financial transactions between fishermen and processing plants.
Settings	Page for adjusting account settings, managing profiles, and configuring notifications.

High-level Features

Feature	Description	User	Page
Fisherman Matching	Matches fishermen with seafood processing plants based on catch type and location.	Fisherman	Processing Plant Listings
Real-time Messaging	Allows fishermen and processing plants to communicate directly through the platform for inquiries and orders.	Fisherman, Seafood Processing Plant	Order Management
Order Management	Facilitates the management of catch orders, including tracking and fulfillment.	Fisherman	Order Management
Payment Processing	Facilitates secure payments and invoicing for seafood purchases.	Fisherman	Payment and Invoices
Review and Rating System	Enables processing plants to review and rate fishermen based on the quality of their catch and service.	Seafood Processing Plant	Fisherman Profiles

Workflows

• Fisherman Matching Workflow: The fisherman enters their catch details, and the platform matches them with suitable seafood processing plants.
• Communication Workflow: The fisherman and processing plant communicate via the platform for orders and inquiries.
• Order Management Workflow: The fisherman manages their catch orders, tracks shipments, and processes payments through the platform.
• Review Workflow: After completing orders, the processing plant rates and reviews the fisherman, which is displayed on the fisherman’s profile.

Other Notes

• The platform will prioritize data security, ensuring all financial transactions and personal details are encrypted.
• User privacy will be maintained, with strict access controls and regular security updates.
• The app's design will be optimized for both desktop and mobile use, ensuring accessibility across devices.