ABSTRACT
This research study focused on automated book-shop point of sales and ordering system using Dev Consort Services Book-shop, Ikot Ekpene. The system is an automated system that will facilitate proper capturing, processing and storage of sales information. The objectives of the study include: to implement an automated system that will enable users to register order placed on books to database. It will help for easy retrieval of book orders made by the customers. The significance of the study is that it will serve as a sales management information system to the management of the book shop, and it will aid accurate recording on purchased order and delivery in the bookshop. The software development methodology used is Object Oriented Analysis and Design Methodology (OOADM). The programming language used is Visual BASIC 6.0 and the database used is Microsoft Access 2007. It was concluded that implementing an automated book shop point of sales and ordering system is very possible. Book shop owners should therefore contract software developers to develop such system as it will facilitate proper management of the book shop. The system will serve as a management information system to the management of the book shop and help in monitoring daily sales.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page – – – – – – – – i
Certification – – – – – – – – – ii
Approval Page – – – – – – – – iii
Dedication – – – – – – – – iv
Acknowledgment – – – – – – – – v
Abstract – – – – – – – – vi
Table of Contents – – – – – – – – vii-ix
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.0 Introduction – – – – – – – 1
1.1 Background of the Study – – – – – – 1
1.2 Statement of Problem – – – – – 2
1.3 Aim and Objectives of the Study – – – 2-3
1.4 Significance of the Study – – – – – – 3
1.5 Scope of the Study – – – – – – – 3
1.6 Organization of the Research – — – – – 4
1.7 Definition of Terms – – – – – – 5
CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW
2.1 Introduction – – – – – – – 6
2.2 Concept of Point of Sales – – – – – – 6-8
2.3 Retail Point of Sales – – – – – – – 8-11
2.4 Physical Configuration of POS – – – – – 11
2.5 Features to consider in a POS System – – – – 12-14
CHAPTER THREE: SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN
- Introduction – – – – – – – 15
3.1 Research Methodology – – – – – 15
3.2 Analysis of the Existing System – – – – 15
3.2.1 Advantages of the Existing System – – 15
3.2.2 Disadvantages of the Existing System – – 15-16
3.3 Analysis of the Proposed System – – – – 16
3.3.1 Advantages of the Proposed system – – 16
3.4 System Design – – – – – – – 16
3.4.1 Input layout – – – – – – – 17-18
3.4.2 Output Layout – – 19
3.4.3 Algorithm – – 19-20
3.4.4 Program Flowchart – – 21-25
3.4.5 Database Design – – – – – 26
CHAPTER FOUR: SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION AND DOCUMENTATION
4.0 Introduction – – – – – – – 27
4.1 System Design Diagram – – – – – – 27
4.2 Choice of Programming Language – – – 27
4.3 Analysis of Modules – – – – – 28
4.4 Programming Environment – – – – – 28-29
4.4.1 Hardware Requirements – – – – – 29
4.4.2 Software Requirements – – – – – 29
4.5 System Implementation – – – – – – 20-30
4.6 Software Testing – – – – – – – 31
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
5.0 Introduction – – – – – – – – 32
5.1 Constraints of the Study – – – – – – 32
5.2 Summary – – – – – – 32-33
5.3 Conclusion – – – – – – 33
5.4 Recommendation – – – – – – 33
References – – – – – – 34
Appendix A (Source Code)- – – – – – 35-43
Appendix B (Output) – – – 44-49
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.0 Introduction
This chapter focuses on the development of an automated book shop point of sales and ordering system, it focuses on the introduction background of the study, statement of the problem, aim and objectives of the study, significance of the study, scope of the study, organization of the research and definition of terms.
1.1 Background of the Study
At the point of sale, the seller calculates total cost of books bought and an invoice is issued to the customer. After receiving payment, receipt for the transaction, which is usually printed will be issued to the customer.. The point of sale (POS) is often referred to as the point of service because it is not just a point of sale but also a point of return or customer order.
