[PRD] Zurigas: Smart LPG Ecosystem & Regulatory Compliance

Status	🚀 Shipped (MVP to Launch in 4 Months)
Role	Product Manager (End-to-End Delivery)
Tech Stack	Next.js, Paystack, Php, M-Pesa API, QR Verification System

1. Executive Summary

1.1 Project Overview

Zurigas is a multi-platform solution (Customer Web, Merchant App, Admin Dashboard) designed to professionalize the informal LPG (cooking gas) market in Kenya. The system facilitates secure ordering, real-time tracking, and safety verification through a proprietary QR-linkage system.

1.2 Strategic Objectives

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Market Trust: Eliminate counterfeit refills via mandatory digital "Safety Stamps."
Operational Scale: Automate dispatch for a network of 50+ independent merchants.
Financial Integrity: Ensure 100% revenue reconciliation via automated M-Pesa STK push. </aside>

2. Problem Statement

Trust Deficit: Consumers often receive under-filled or counterfeit cylinders with no way to verify the source.
Manual Delivery: Traditional gas ordering relies on phone calls with zero tracking or ETA visibility.
Payment Friction: High drop-off rates due to lack of integrated mobile money (M-Pesa) at checkout.

3. User Roles & Capabilities

Role	Primary Capability	Key Action
Customer	Ordering & Safety	Scans QR code on delivery to verify weight and source.
Merchant	Fulfillment	Receives orders based on GPS proximity; manages inventory.
Admin	Oversight	Audits cylinder lifecycles; manages vendor payouts.

3.1 Key Features & User Stories

Feature	User Story	Acceptance Criteria
QR Verification	As a user, I want to scan a cylinder QR code to verify its weight and safety history.	✅ Integrated camera scanner (No hardware required ). ✅ Displays official certification & refill date.
Instact Checkout	As a user, I want to pay via M-Pesa STK Push to complete my order instantly.	✅ Real-time payment confirmation via Paystack/M-Pesa. ✅ Auto-generated digital receipt.
Merchandiser App	As a field agent, I want to record check-ins and GPS-verified deliveries.	✅ Real-time sync with central web dashboard.