Project Management for building an E-commerce platform

Client Introduction

Nearshop a small business platform, targeted primarily at local e-merchants, had a desktop version with a limited number of online tools for shop owners. Following the customer’s request, they plan to develop a native application connected to the initial platform. Expectations Expectations

Project Introduction

Nearshop (Client) wants to develope a mobile application based on an already built web application, which should be in French, Dutch and English languages. The application should allow to :

• manage the inventory by adding or editing goods
• determine the level of accessibility for people with limited mobility (PRM)
• schedule and administer the program of activities
• manage the blog

The application should provide the possibility to edit :

• shop’s description, address, and contacts
• working hours schedule
• industry and categories of goods
• accessibility data

The major challenge lied in the implementation of the synchronization feature when a shop administrator needs to commit changes made on the mobile application to the Nearshop backend. The stability of operation is secured even in poor mobile Internet conditions such as weak signal/connection or unexpected data loss.

Phases of Project

1. Define Project Charter

2. Identify Stakeholders - Stakeholder Mapping (Onion Diagram)

3. Create Project Deliverables

List of Project Deliverables

4. Identify 5 types of conflicts and how you plan to resolve them

List of Conflicts and Resolution Plan

5. Create Scope Statement including WBS

Work Breakdown Structure

6. Create Project Schedule and Timeline

1. Gantt Chart

2. Network Diagram

7. Create Project Communication Plan

Communication Plan

8. Identify Risks and Responses

Risk Register with Responses

Expected Output

The outcome of the project is a robust mobile solution with a modern and flexible architecture allowing to manage an online business in a convenient way. Apart from its desktop version, the platform is now available on smartphones and tablets.