Creating a Use Case

Samuel Ofarril

Dr. Kegan, Samuel

CIS 510

Strayer University

July 28, 2014

Creating a Use Case

In this particular diagram we are showing the basic parts of an use case diagram and the relationship that each item in the case has with each other and possibly with other use cases. The actors in the CSMS marketing subsystem are represented by stick figure that will represent the particular role that it will be playing in the diagram. The actual use case is represented by the oval figures with the name of what it represents on the inside of it. Finally you will have arrows that will demonstrate the relationship that the actors have with the use case and how they interact with each other at different points of the diagram. The first actors which are the merchandising and the marketing share the first part of the use case, add/update product information. Both of these actors depend on the correct product information in order to market it properly to the customers and they know exactly what they are getting. At the same time the merchandising actor needs to ensure that the right product information is available so they can prepare, package and ship the correct item with what the customer is expecting to receive from the company. Both share an equal importance with this use case. Next use case is the add/update promotion, this use case is only handled by the marketing actor. This actor ensures that the latest updates are available and that is what is being promoted in order to attract the most clientele. This actor will also look for new and updated ways to enhance the product view point to the outside to boost exposure and attraction. The following use case, add/update accessory package is managed by the merchandising actor. They make sure that based on what the marketing actor is promoting that they have the items to fill the upcoming orders. If the marketing actors add something to the package the merchandising actors must know in order to fulfill the order accordingly. even though this use case is mainly managed by the merchandising actors it needs to get some sort of feedback from the marketing in order to ensure that what they ship out is what they are promoting. Finally the last use case is add/update business partner link, this use case handled by the marketing actors and it ensures that all communication between all the partners is being conducted properly. All businesses must expand in order to grow and profit and in marketing needs to ensure that they are targeting the right business to make this happen. By maintaining this list active and current, they can ensure that all those that need to get information are getting the information. All the use cases and actors work in relationship to each other to ensure that the communication happens between them at all times. All of the use cases will relate to the customers as they are the reason why we have a marketing and merchandising actors in the first place. By understanding what the customer wants and needs and how they can impact the use cases the better understanding we will have to make things better and more profitable.

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