A Research-Intensive Framework to Automate the Business Operations of a Smart Water Distribution System

Abstract

Typically, software solutions are developed based on generic assumptions without proper, well-defined research methodologies, leading to applications that may not satisfy the needs of a particular target market. In this paper, a combination of qualitative and quantitative approaches was designed to critically analyze the existing water distribution systems. The research-intensive approach helps to build a framework (Aquarise Intelflow) that caters to the real-world actual issues of the stakeholders. Aquarise Intelflow is a smart technology-based water delivery and distribution framework that provides a rich set of features to address the inefficiencies of existing market solutions. It gives a smooth experience to clients by offering subscription and delivery plans, request/process orders, and tracking deliveries. Vendors are equipped with an interactive management dashboard. Evaluation results of Aquarise Intelflow highlight its performance, including minimum manual intervention with enhanced customer satisfaction. In a nutshell, the proposed solution bridges the existing operational gaps in water distribution systems.