Create a problem definition for the Williwonk’s, 1. Estimate the weights of importance. Include at least one requirement and one constraint.

What will be an ideal response?

Problem Definition

Williwonk’s Chocolates has problems maintaining an adequate fresh supply of candy. Problems also occur when shipping products. There is no method for customers to directly order products or to communicate electronically with European partners. Trend analysis does not exist.

Issues

1. There is no means to identify short-dated candy that should be removed from inventory.
2. Shipments are incorrect or not made at all.
3. There is no means for ordering candy using the Web, or for ordering personalized candy.
4. There is no method for orders to be sent directly to European partners.
5. There is currently no trend analysis of products.

Objectives

1. Provide a means to identify short-dated candy and notify stores and the inventory control department. Weight = 10
2. Develop methods for accurate, timely shipping of all orders. Weight = 9
3. Create a website for customers to order candy, with options for personalization of candy. Weight = 8
4. Provide trend and seasonal variation analysis. Weight = 7
5. Create a method for directly ordering products from European suppliers. Weight = 6
Requirements

1. All changes must be implemented before the next holiday season.
2. The system must be secure.

Constraints

1. There must not be any defects in the Web-ordering software.