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Ø Increased visibility and revenue for local garages, 3. Platform Performance
driving adoption of the platform among service A. System Efficiency
providers. Ø Response Time: The average response time for
connecting users to suitable garages was recorded at 8
Ø A scalable and reliable platform capable of handling seconds, surpassing the target of 10 seconds.
large-scale operations and expanding into new markets.
Ø Uptime: The platform achieved 99.7% uptime during
Ø Identification of areas for further improvement, such as the pilot phase, ensuring high reliability.
enhanced algorithms for recommendations or additional
user-focused features. B. Scalability
Ø The platform successfully handled a 50% increase in
VI. RESULT ANALYSIS user traffic during peak hours without noticeable
The result analysis for the GarageLocator platform involves performance degradation.
interpreting data collected during the pilot testing, full-scale
deployment, and evaluation phases. The results are Ø Geographic expansion tests revealed that the platform
categorized into key areas to measure the platform's overall could seamlessly scale to new regions with minimal
effectiveness, user satisfaction, service provider impact, and configuration adjustments.
technological performance. This analysis serves as a C. Error Rates
benchmark to assess the success of the platform in achieving
its objectives and identifying areas for improvement. Ø System errors, such as crashes or failed searches, were
minimal, occurring in less than 1% of interactions. These
1. User Engagement and Satisfaction were addressed promptly with regular updates.
A. User Engagement 4. Comparative Performance
Ø Search Frequency: The average number of searches per
user per month indicates high engagement. For instance, A. Against Competitors
Ø Compared to existing platforms like Google Maps or
users conducted an average of 4-5 searches monthly for Yelp, GarageLocator demonstrated a 30% higher match
various services, including emergency assistance and
routine maintenance. accuracy due to its real-time updates and tailored
filtering options.
Ø Conversion Rate: Approximately 75% of searches Ø The booking conversion rate was significantly higher
resulted in confirmed bookings, highlighting the than that of competitors, which lack integrated booking
platform's ability to connect users with suitable garages
effectively. systems and real-time service availability updates.
B. Value Addition
B. User Satisfaction Ø GarageLocator's unique combination of real-time
Ø Survey Results: Post-service surveys showed that 85%
of users rated the platform as "very convenient," with an technology, transparent pricing, and user-centric
features provided a distinct advantage over traditional
average satisfaction score of 4.6/5.
methods, such as phone-based inquiries or manual
Ø Ease of Use: 90% of users found the platform interface searches.
intuitive and easy to navigate, especially features like
real-time tracking and transparent pricing. 5. Key Insights
Strengths
Ø Repeat Usage: Data revealed that 65% of users Ø Real-Time Functionality: The dynamic updates and
returned to the platform for subsequent services within location-based search features were among the most
two months of their first use. praised aspects by both users and service providers.
2. Impact on Service Providers Ø Transparent Pricing and Reviews: These features
A. Increased Visibility significantly increased trust and confidence among users
Ø Garage registrations grew by 40% in the first three when selecting a garage.
months, indicating strong interest from service Ø Emergency Assistance Integration: Users appreciated
providers.
the ability to locate emergency services quickly,
Ø Participating garages reported a 25-30% increase in especially in unfamiliar areas.
new customer inquiries attributed to the platform.
Challenges
B. Operational Efficiency Ø Onboarding Smaller Garages: Some smaller service
Ø Garages with active profiles reported a 20% providers lacked the technical infrastructure to fully
improvement in workflow efficiency due to features like integrate with the platform, requiring additional support
online booking and real-time service management or simplified onboarding processes.
updates.
Ø User Adoption in Non-Urgent Scenarios: While the
Ø Reduced idle time for service providers as users were platform excelled in emergency use cases, some users
able to see real-time availability and schedule visits were less inclined to use it for routine maintenance
accordingly. services, preferring existing service providers they were
already familiar with.
C. Revenue Growth
Ø On average, garages experienced a 15-20% increase in 6. Recommendations for Improvement
monthly revenue after joining GarageLocator, driven by Ø Simplified Garage Onboarding: Introduce a
higher customer inflow and better booking streamlined onboarding process, including training and
management. technical support for smaller garages.

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