CHAPTER 3

METHODOLOGIES

This chapter present the methodology process and procedures required in the realization

of Marangal Gasoline station online Inventory System the research study using Planning,

Analysis, Design, Implementation and Sustainability (PADIS) method.

Research Design

The study utilized the development research method using constructive

techniques which is common to research method. This involve conducting project being

developed against some predefined criteria or performing some benchmark test with the system.

Since, this research refers to the new contribution in this field, the method examined and

analysed the data in order to produce an accurate and complete output. That aims to convert

traditional manual inventory into automated process by Marangal Gasoline station online

Inventory System

Software design is a method to rework user needs into some appropriate type that helps

the engineer in package cryptography and implementation. Software design is important since it

is a method of process of defining software methods, functions, objects, and the overall structure

and interaction of the developer’s code so that the resulting functionality will satisfy your user

requirements.

Also, software design deems more time to write something from scratch then changing

something that’s already been done. With good design the time and effort you spend to change

something is also minimized. Thus, without design, the system is vulnerable to failure when

changes will be made later on the process.

Research Environment
 The research study was conducted in Ipil Zamboanga Sibugay, specifically in Don

Andres where the gasoline station is located. The researcher conducted an interview on how

inventory is done.

Figure Map Location of Marangal Gasoline station

Research Respondents

The researcher gathers 33 respondents from different gasoline station that uses manual

sales and inventory system and 7 from Marangal Gasoline Station where the research is

conducted.
 Table 2. Respondents of the Study

Research Instruments

This study will be using Computer and Visual studio software for coding, designing in

developing the system. The researcher used PHP programming language due to its ability to use

effectively and efficiently carry out record management. In addition to use the computerized

operation and to code various instructions and to debugged it. Each segment separately tested

and the whole segment of modules integrated to form a single program, which is the

computerized inventory system. These have the advantages of identifying and debugging error

easily.

When the programmer needs a specific user interface feature such as a button, he selects the

appropriate ready to use component provided by the programming language. No need to write

code to create and display commonly required control. It provides all features that are required to

develop graphical user interface as ready to use components. XAMPP control panel will be used

as a database to store information for future reference.

The proponents conducted an interview from the respondents of this study as stated

above. The respondents have been asked and given open-ended interview. Purpose of Interview

is to

i To uncover further problems regarding inventory management using manual ways

transaction by the staffs

iii to identify the main features or functionalities to be integrated into the project prototype

With the help of these questionnaires, the proponents have gathered more information to

evaluate the effectiveness of the system in terms of functionality, accuracy and reliability. It also

serves as a guide to the proponents as to how they have helped develop this project. The acquired

information that the proponents gathered from the said interview was the basis for the outline of

the framework.

Development Methods and Approach

In developing the system, author chooses to use one of ‘rapid application development

(RAD)’ – based methodology categories in ensuring smooth user and developer with different IT

background. RAD- based methodology allows in adjusting the SDLC phases in getting some part

of the system being developed quickly and into the hands of the users. In this way, the users can

better understand the system and suggest revisions that bring the system closer to what is needed.

This rapid pace is made possible by RAD’s focus on minimizing the planning stage and

maximizing prototype development.

By reducing planning time and emphasizing prototype iterations, RAD allows project

managers and stakeholders to accurately measure progress and communicate in real time on

evolving issues or changes. This results in greater efficiency, faster development, and effective

communication.
 Figure RAD model

Calendar of Activities

The calendar of activities illustrates the software project schedule through a Gantt chart.

This Chart were the days we plan to make and develop our research. As being planned, we

decided to start this research on 2 nd week of December. In gathering data and our survey, we will

make it within two weeks with schedule from our subject class hours. 4 th week of December all

the data is gathered and the analysis takes time that took 6 weeks in the analysis of software

requirements and system development of the project. The researcher started in development of

the system that started on 2 nd week of January to 1st week of April. While the researcher still in

Development phase, the System was implemented in 3rd week of march to 1st week of April so

the researcher will still debug the error occurs in the implementation. Sustainability begins in 2 nd

week to 4th week of April.

December January February March April

ACTIVITIES 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4

Planning

Analysis

Development

Implementation

Sustainability

Development Model and Tools

UML Diagram

Unified Modeling Language (UML) enable IT professionals to model computer

applications. The purpose of the use case diagram is to help development teams to visualize the

functional requirements of a system, including the relations between “actors” (human beings
who will interact with the system) and essential processes (use cases). In figure shows activity

diagram of the use case diagram. It consist of two category of actors which is the Administrator

and the Staff (User). The administrator can do all the system management. admin will able to

manage, can add categories for the product, can view stock details, can add and manage

products, add and manage sales, can generate sales report by date and month. User can check

inventory for a product item, can add and manage the sales and print report for daily sales and

monthly sales.

Figure Use Case Diagram

Entity Relationship Diagram

for the system. Each class will capture and store information. Each class contains attributes

which describe the object's properties and state. Some of the class also includes actions or

functions that the class can execute. The diagram also illustrates the relationship between one

class and another.

Figure Entity Relationship Diagram

Development Process

The researcher will utilize the following, as development models:

order to obtain the required output.

2. Flow Chart it is the graphical representation of the process that involved in the system. It

has predefined graphics that describes the process the data involved to achieved desired

output.

3. Web technology. This shall serve as a mediator to handle the implementation of the

application web-based graphical user interface (GUI) as front end.

4. Rapid Application Development (RAD) shall be used in the development as a

technique to beat the time allocated for the development without sacrificing the quality of

the proposed project.

5. Xampp (Apache,MySQL) this will be utilized to create a local web server used for

testing.

6. The Connection objectThe connection object created the connection to the database.

Microsoft Visual Studio .NET provides two types of connection classes: the

SQLconnection object, which is designed specifically to connect to Microsoft SQL

Server.

7. The command ObjectThe command object is represented by corresponding classes:

SQL Command. Command object are used to execute commands to a database across a

data connection. The command objects provides three methods that are used to execute

commands on the database.

8. Reliability: achieve a more secure deployment. SQL Server provides rich security

features to protect data and network resources.

9. Confidentiality: Protect your data. SQL Server clustering supports Kerberos

authentication on a virtual Server and Microsoft-style policies on standard logins so that a

This develop study is designed based on preliminary study that had been carried on with

Marangal Gasoline Station. Thus activities of developing the system which is planning and

analysis is based on the result retrieved from the interview on observation. Not only that, as this

would be the first computerized system that will be used by the store, the functions only focused

on solving major problem which is inventory management problem. The interfaces design is also

categorized as user friendly due to lack of IT background of the workers which means the system

can be handle by people not even from IT background.

Due to time constraints, it is not possible for the developer to implement many functions

in the system, thus the developer has few future works suggestions for continuation. Firstly, the

implementation of decision support functions in the system. For examples, data mining

techniques or approach can be used to study the pattern of sales made. From the pattern analysis,

Marangal Gasoline Station can be used it to do marketing strategies to its customer or even stock

arrangement management can be done from the result. All this action is believed to boost the

sales of the store greater than the current. Finally, Marangal Gasoline Station have to shift its

ways of operating business in order to stay competitive in the industry.

Statistical Treatment

1. The information that has been gathered and collected by the researchers were arranged in

order, validated and analyzed well. Also, it served as a guide in developing the system.

2. The researchers have conducted an interview to fifty (40) different staff and manager of

different fuel station. The gathered data were carefully examined and analyzed. In

addition, data gathered were counted, tabulated and documented.

technology acceptance on the perceived usefulness and ease to used.

4. Result in the statistical treatment will serve as a basis on developing the Marangal

Gasoline Station Online Inventory System.