ITC505 - Mobile Based Farmer Support Application Project Solution

This document presents a comprehensive project solution for the development of a Mobile Based Farmer Support Application (MBFSA). The project, initiated by Globex and executed by Virtucon, aims to integrate mobile technology into farming practices by facilitating communication between farmers, Globex Corporation, weather forecasters, and other stakeholders. The solution covers key aspects of project management, including measurable organizational value (MOV), scope management, work breakdown structure (WBS), risk assessment and mitigation, quality management, and project closure. It details project requirements, deliverables, resource allocation, and timelines, while also addressing potential risks and outlining strategies for ensuring the quality and success of the MBFSA system. The document provides a structured approach to developing and deploying a mobile application designed to improve farming efficiency and profitability.

Running head: MOBILE BASED FARMER SUPPORT APPLICATION PROJECT
Mobile Based Farmer Support Application Project
Name of the Student
Name of the University
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Table of Contents
Part 1: Measurable Organisational Value (MOV)...........................................................................2
1.1 Overview and Description of Project....................................................................................2
1.2 Identification of Area of Impact............................................................................................2
1.3 Project value Identified (On a scale of 1 to 5).......................................................................3
1.4 Expectation and Target for Stakeholders...............................................................................3
1.5 Timeline for MOV.................................................................................................................4
1.6 Summarisation of the MOV...................................................................................................5
Part 2: Scope Management Plan......................................................................................................5
2.1. Scope Management Plan.......................................................................................................5
2.1.1. Project Requirements.....................................................................................................5
2.1.2. In Scope and Out of Scope of the Project......................................................................5
2.2.3. Project Deliverables.......................................................................................................6
2.2.4 Scope Verification Process.............................................................................................6
2.3 Resource List.........................................................................................................................7
Part 3: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).....................................................................................8
3.1. WBS for MBFSA.................................................................................................................8
3.2 Milestones and Deliverables................................................................................................12
3.3 Gantt chart...........................................................................................................................15

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Part 4: Project Assumption............................................................................................................16
4.1 Assumptions made...............................................................................................................16
4.2 Risk Identification Framework............................................................................................16
4.3 Risk Analysis and Plan for Mitigation.................................................................................17
Part 5: Quality Management Plan..................................................................................................18
5.1 Philosophy of Team.............................................................................................................18
5.2 Quality Assurance................................................................................................................18
5.2.1 Validation of Activity...................................................................................................18
5.2.2 Verification of Activity.................................................................................................18
Part 6: Closure and Evaluation......................................................................................................18
6.1 Closure Checklist.................................................................................................................18
References......................................................................................................................................19
Appendix........................................................................................................................................21

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Part 1: Measurable Organisational Value (MOV)
1.1 Overview and Description of Project
The Globex organisation has been in the plan for developing a mobile-based application
system based on managing the MBFSA program. The following program would be comprised
with a collaborative effort based on different entities such as the representatives of Globex,
government, farmers and wholesalers. The Globex has thus requested Virtucon for the
development of the mobile based systems. The project is based on understanding the core
concepts in relation to development of MBFSA.
1.2 Identification of Area of Impact
Operational: MBFSA would be able to bring in efficiency of business services and thus
bring accuracy in farming services.
Strategy: A strategy for the development of farming culture would be an integral part of
the business culture.
Customer: The farmers would be affected with the proper development of the
application.
Social: MBFSA would be highly affecting the society of farming.
Financial: MBFSA would be helping in the increasing of profitability for Globex,
Virtucon.

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1.3 Project value Identified (On a scale of 1 to 5)
Value
Impact
Area
Better Faster Cheaper Do More
Operational 2 1 3 5
Strategy 3 2 3 4
Customer 4 2 5 1
Social 3 5 1 2
Financial 1 4 2 5
1.4 Expectation and Target for Stakeholders
Stakeholders Expectations Target
(Need of
Improvement)
Farmers and
Volunteers
To provide the raw data collected from
farms to the Globex team
High
Development Team To provide a high quality MBFSA for the
farmers
Medium
Virtucon To provide a detailed requirement to the
development team for the best purpose of
use
High
Globex Corporation Collection of data from farmers High

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1.5 Timeline for MOV

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1.6 Summarisation of the MOV
Seria
l No
MOV Description
1 Overview and Description of Project Defining a proper aim and exact deliverables for the
MBFSA
2 Identification of Area of Impact Identifying the core Operational, Strategy,
Customer, Social, Financial impact over the project
3 Project value Identified (On a scale of
1 to 5)
Maintaining high performance and designing the
systems within the proper budget
4 Expectation and Target for
Stakeholders
Development of target for stakeholders by
increasing business efficiency
5 Timeline for MOV 407 days
Part 2: Scope Management Plan
2.1. Scope Management Plan
2.1.1. Project Requirements
The project requirements have been defined as follows: better performance, higher
functionality, efficient in cost and effective coordination of work processes.
2.1.2. In Scope and Out of Scope of the Project
The Scope of Project
1. The MBFSA would be developed within the proper time and budget
2. The system would be readily accepted by farmers
3. Managing the work of the development team
The Out of Scope for the Project

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1. To discuss the MBFSA system with the farmers
2. To install application for MBFSA for the farmers
3. Updating employee details in the server
2.2.3. Project Deliverables
2.2.4 Scope Verification Process
The employees of Globex would follow the guidelines based on the development of the
project.

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2.3 Resource List

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Part 3: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
3.1. WBS for MBFSA

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Developing MBFSA
Systems
Start of Project Phase of Project Planning
Meeting with team
members
Conducting feasibility
study
Development of Project
Charter
Verification of Project
Charter
Development of a plan of
communication
Development of a plan of
Resource management
Developing Project
ScopeDeveloping Risk
Management Plan
Developing Quality
Management Plan
Planning of Budget
Scheduling of Project
Activities
Process for Control of
document change
Evaluation of Business
Requirements
Evaluation of process
required for
computer-based system
Documentation of User
Requirement of New
System
Control of Audit
Regulatory Compliance
Reporting to Senior
management
Developing of
Management Plan
Phase of Designing of
Computer-based training
system
Designing the Workflow
Management
Defining of Technical
Requirements
Defining of UI
Requirements
Evaluation of Architecture
of the technical system
Development of
Specification of Functional
Systems
Development of User
Interface
Definining database model
Defining logic of
programming
Defining Use Case
Defining Platform and
technical specification
Defining functional
specification
Implementation Phase
Setting Environment for
development
Implementation of code
for implementation
Development of
UIDesigning of Interface
Phase of Testing
Release of testing of
system
Unit Testing
Beta Testing
Black Box Testing
Environmental Setup of
Testing
Application Testing
Fixing of Detected
Bugs
Deployment Phase
Deployment of
applicationSwitching over of
operations
Migration of Data
Production
Documentation for
end-user
Closing phase of project
Signing off of Project
Releasing of Contract
Ending of Project
(Figure 1: The WBS for the Project)
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