Revision as of 00:32, 2 February 2012

Stakeholder Analysis

In performing a product use study the following stakeholders, their needs, and desires were identified and documented.

Stakeholder	Needs	Wants
Manufacturers	Low cost, Able to mass produced, Easy to assemble, Environmentally friendly, Easy to store and package
Investors	Low cost, Significant innovation, Aesthetics, Large market
Retailers	Easy to store, Accessory options, Universal interface, Compatibility, Low cost, Utility
Cleaning Supply Companies	Universal interface, compatibility
Commercial Consumers	Low cost, Durability, Light Weight, Quiet, Intuitive operation, Ergonomic design, Easy to stow, Easy to clean
Independent Consumers	Low cost, Aesthetically pleasing, easy to clean, Storability, Portability, Intuitive operation, Light weight, Durability

Figure 1: Exploded view of complete mop and bucket

Figure 2: Exploded view of wringer sub-assembly

Figure 3: Exploded view of self-wringing mop

Sub-assembly	Part	Quantity	Description	Material	Manufacturing Process	Weight (g)
Bucket	Bucket	1	Holds water and cleaning solution, collects water drained from mop	Plastic	Injection Molded	3,413
	Bucket Handle	1	Allows user to pick up bucket (e.g. move up/down stairs, into car)	Aluminum	Extruded, cut, bent	219
Wringer	Upper Wringer Plate	1

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