The Group Project is based on the "The Spring Breaks R Us Travel Services" (SBRU) case study at the end of each chapter of the textbook. During the next six units, this Group Project will enable you to apply various analysis techniques to a real-world project.

The "The Spring Breaks R Us Travel Services" (SBRU) case study discusses a new SCM system and a customer support system (CSS) for SBRU. Each unit, you will perform tasks relevant to the skills you learn in that unit.

Deliverables, Requirements, and Time Lines:

This project is divided into six parts. You will work on one part in each unit:

• Unit 1: Examine the development strategy for the CSS and SCM projects.
• Unit 2: Identify the stakeholders for the CSS project.
• Unit 3: Identify the technique for gathering system requirements.
• Unit 4: Create a DFD for the CSS project.
• Unit 5: Create a sequence diagram based on a use case.
• Unit 6: Evaluate alternative deployment environments for the CSS project.

Submission:

Each unit, submit a document or a report containing assignment-related tasks that you performed for that unit. In addition, as a best practice, please maintain a portfolio of your documents for future reference.

Making a decision on what system to develop and how to develop that system is as important as the actual development itself. Failing to consider all the options and factors involved in systems development may result in a system that fails to satisfy the company requirements. The Group Project for this unit will give you an opportunity to consider some implications and consequences related to the development of the CSS and SCM projects for "The Spring Breaks R Us Travel Services" (SBRU).

To prepare for this assignment, read the "The Spring Breaks R Us Travel Services" (SBRU) case study on pages 63 and 64 of your textbook. Review the questions about the development strategy for these two systems. Some possible changes to the development strategy are also presented.