Portal Appendix

Submission Fields and Information Required for Each field

NOTE: When submitting an idea, the following fields must be completed to ensure the idea is fully understood and can be reviewed effectively.

Your idea:

Provide a clear and concise description of the issue or challenge you are addressing. This should explain the problem in detail so that other members can quickly grasp the core issue and understand its significance. As you type in the field, similar ideas will appear to help you identify existing submissions. Please consider voting for these ideas before you create a new idea.

Please add more details:

Describe what the ideal solution would look like and what it aims to achieve. This section should outline the desired outcome, including any specific benefits or improvements that the solution will bring to the table. The more detailed this section is, the better it will help others to understand how the idea could be implemented.

Expected benefits:

Explain the expected benefits of the solution following its implementation. This should include any changes or improvements in how the system, application, or how the process should work. Be specific about how the new solution will enhance or change the current operations.

WorldTracer products impacted:

List all applications, systems, or products within the WorldTracer ecosystem that would be affected by an idea. This could include any software, processes, or infrastructure that may need to be adjusted to accommodate the proposed solution. Understanding the scope of the impact helps in evaluating the feasibility of implementation.

Submitted by:

Specify the code linked to the company submitting the idea. This helps keep track of the origin of each idea and allows for direct communication if further clarification is needed.

Attachment:

Upload any relevant documents, such as presentations, diagrams, screenshots, or additional materials, that will help explain or illustrate the issue and potential solution. Attachments can be critical for providing context or visual representations. They will make it easier for other members to understand the idea.

Status:

The idea's current status and review process position are displayed here. This field helps track the idea’s progression and gives visibility into its status:

  • New: The idea has just been submitted and is under initial review.

  • Community Approved: The idea has been agreed upon for further development prioritization based on Aha! votes.

  • In Development: The idea is actively being developed or worked on.

  • Baggage Conference: The idea is to be discussed at the baggage conference.

  • WorldTracer Working Group: The idea is to be discussed at the working group workshop.

  • Returned to Submitter: The committee requires additional details or clarification from the submitter.

  • Removed: The idea has been declined, deemed not feasible or has not received enough votes/interest.

  • In UAT: The idea has been developed and is on our UAT environment for customer testing.

  • In Production / Live: Idea moved to Production environment and is now Live.

  • Closed: The idea has been completed and promoted to production.

Aha! Votes:

This tracks the number of votes an idea has received. Each logged-in community member can vote only once for a particular idea; however they are free to vote for as many ideas as they wish. The number of votes an idea receives, indicates community interest and support. A high vote count can boost an idea's development priority.

Comments:

This section is for any additional comments, feedback, or discussions regarding the idea. Members can share their thoughts, ask questions, or offer suggestions that can help refine the idea or provide clarity. It serves as an open forum for collaboration and further development of the concept.

By thoroughly completing the above fields, submitters help to ensure their ideas are well-documented, clearly understood, and ready for review by the community members and decision-makers.

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