Web based goat farm sales information system using rapid application development: A case study of Dompet Dhuafa Farm

Abstract

This study aims to develop a web-based sales information system for Dompet Dhuafa Farm using the rapid application development (RAD) method. The study was motivated by problems in the farm's sales operations, particularly manual transaction recording, goat inventory management, and sales reporting. These activities were inefficient, prone to recording errors, and made it difficult to access up-to-date information. Previous studies have developed information systems for livestock sales and farm management. However, there is still a need for a system that combines inventory management, sales transactions, customer management, and sales reporting with online product presentation and ordering in one platform. The RAD method was chosen because it allows the system to be developed in stages through continuous user involvement and repeated improvements. RAD consists of four phases: requirements planning, user design, construction, and cutover. In the requirements planning phase, system needs were identified through observation and interviews. In the user design phase, system designs and interface prototypes were prepared and reviewed with users. The construction phase involved programming, system development, and improvements based on user feedback. Finally, the cutover phase involved system implementation and preparation for its use. The developed system integrates goat inventory management, sales transactions, customer data, and sales reports into a single web-based platform. The results show that the system improves the efficiency of data management and transaction processing while providing more organized, accessible, and accurate sales information. It also allows customers to view available goat products and place orders online. The main contribution of this study is the integration of internal sales management and online ordering into one system designed to meet the operational needs of Dompet Dhuafa Farm. Overall, the system is expected to support better sales administration, goat inventory management, and marketing activities.