DEVELOPING A WEB-BASED RENTAL CAR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR SAMMY’S HIRE CARS USING TOGAF FRAMEWORK

The automotive rental industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by digital technologies, necessitating the development of efficient and user- friendly management systems. This thesis focuses on the creation of a web-based rental car management system for Sammy's Hire Cars, utilizing the TOGAF framework to streamline the development process. The system is built with HTML, CSS, PHP, and JavaScript, offering a robust, interactive, and accessible platform.The TOGAF framework plays a critical role in guiding the project from inception to completion, ensuring a systematic approach to meet operational and customer service enhancement goals. The project began with a comprehensive needs analysis to identify operational bottlenecks within Sammy's Hire Cars. The system is designed to improve inventory management, customer bookings, service customization, and financial accounting, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and customer engagement. The development features an intuitive user interface using HTML and CSS for front-end design, PHP for server-side scripting, and JavaScript for dynamic content management. These technologies were selected for their flexibility, compatibility, and extensive support, ensuring scalability and maintainability.

Keywords: Rental Car Management System, TOGAF Framework, HTML, CSS, PHP, JavaScript, Web Development, Operational Efficiency