Systematic Design of an E-marketplace for Interior Products

Abstract

Abstract:The Rapid Service Development (RSD) metholology defines an integrated, model-based approach for quickly and efficiently developing e-business services, with a focus on business-to-business transactions. This paper shows how RSD is applied in a pilot project to develop a web-based application for selling interior products. In the project Tapestria, an e-marketplace that sells interior fabrics to the U.S. market, is extended to support the sale of rugs. We show how RSD is applied to identify and develop business roles, processes, functions and transactions. Also, the next step of the software design for the (web-based) front office and back office is covered. The paper is concluded with an evaluation of the development process.