Tier Management Module Documentation
Overview
The Tier Management module provides comprehensive tier-based service management functionality for the telecommunications platform. This module handles customer tier classification, rate management by tier, and tier-based service provisioning for differentiated service delivery.
Purpose
- Manage customer tier classifications and hierarchies
- Provide tier-based rate management and pricing
- Handle tier-specific service provisioning
- Support tier-based feature access and limitations
- Enable tier performance monitoring and optimization
Module Information
- Path:
src/app/tiermanagement - Module File:
tiermanagement.module.ts - Routing File:
tiermanagement-routing.module.ts - Lazy Loaded: Yes
Components
TierComponent
- File:
tier/tier.component.ts - Purpose: Main tier management interface
- Features:
- Tier hierarchy visualization
- Tier configuration management
- Customer tier assignment
- Tier performance metrics
- Tier comparison tools
- Quick tier operations
RatemanagementComponent
- File:
ratemanagement/ratemanagement.component.ts - Purpose: Tier-based rate management
- Features:
- Tier-specific rate configuration
- Rate structure by tier
- Volume-based pricing tiers
- Performance-based tier adjustments
- Rate comparison across tiers
- Rate optimization analytics
Services
TiermanagementService
- File:
tiermanagement.service.ts - Purpose: Core tier management operations
- Key Methods:
- Tier CRUD operations
- Customer tier assignment
- Rate calculation by tier
- Tier performance tracking
- Tier upgrade/downgrade processing
- Analytics and reporting
File Structure
``
src/app/tiermanagement/
├── tier/
│ ├── tier.component.ts
│ ├── tier.component.html
│ ├── tier.component.css
│ └── tier.component.spec.ts
├── ratemanagement/
│ ├── ratemanagement.component.ts
│ ├── ratemanagement.component.html
│ ├── ratemanagement.component.css
│ └── ratemanagement.component.spec.ts
├── tiermanagement.service.ts
├── tiermanagement-routing.module.ts
└── tiermanagement.module.ts
`
Dependencies
- Internal Modules:
- SharedModule (UI components, utilities)
- AuthenticationModule (user authentication)
- BillingModule (pricing integration)
- UsermanagementModule (customer management)
- External Libraries:
- Angular Common
- Angular Forms
- Angular Router
- Chart.js (analytics)
Routes Configuration
- Base Route:
/tiermanagement
Child Routes:
/tiermanagement/tiers - Tier management
/tiermanagement/rates - Rate management
/tiermanagement/assignments - Customer assignments
/tiermanagement/analytics - Tier analytics
Key Features
Tier Management
- Hierarchical tier structure design
- Tier definition and configuration
- Customer tier assignment and tracking
- Automated tier progression rules
- Tier-based service access control
- Tier performance monitoring
Rate Management
- Tier-specific pricing models
- Volume-based tier pricing
- Quality-based tier differentiation
- Performance-based tier adjustments
- Promotional tier pricing
- Rate optimization by tier
Customer Tier Assignment
- Automated tier assignment based on criteria
- Manual tier assignment capabilities
- Tier upgrade and downgrade processing
- Tier transition management
- Customer notification of tier changes
- Tier history tracking
Tier Analytics
- Tier performance metrics
- Customer distribution by tier
- Revenue analysis by tier
- Tier conversion tracking
- Usage pattern analysis
- Optimization recommendations
Tier Types
Service Tiers
- Basic Tier: Essential services with standard rates
- Standard Tier: Enhanced services with improved rates
- Premium Tier: Full-featured services with best rates
- Enterprise Tier: Business-grade services with custom rates
- VIP Tier: Exclusive services with special treatment
Customer Tiers
- New Customer: Recently acquired customers
- Regular Customer: Standard tier customers
- Loyal Customer: Long-term customers with benefits
- High-Value Customer: High-revenue generating customers
- Enterprise Customer: Business clients with special rates
Usage Tiers
- Low Usage: Customers with minimal usage
- Medium Usage: Customers with moderate usage
- High Usage: Customers with heavy usage
- Unlimited Usage: Customers with unrestricted access
- Custom Usage: Tailored usage tiers
Tier Management Features
Tier Configuration
- Tier level definitions
- Service feature mapping
- Rate structure configuration
- Access control settings
- Performance thresholds
- Upgrade/downgrade criteria
Automated Tier Management
- Rule-based tier assignments
- Automatic tier progressions
- Performance-based adjustments
- Usage-based tier changes
- Time-based tier modifications
- Event-triggered tier updates
Manual Tier Control
- Administrative tier assignments
- Manual tier overrides
- Special consideration handling
- Exception management
- Custom tier configurations
- Emergency tier adjustments
Rate Management Features
Tier-Based Pricing
- Differentiated pricing by tier
- Volume discount structures
- Quality-based rate adjustments
- Performance incentive pricing
- Loyalty program integration
- Promotional rate handling
Rate Optimization
- Tier-based rate analysis
- Competitive rate positioning
- Profitability optimization
- Market-based rate adjustments
- Dynamic pricing capabilities
- Revenue optimization
Rate Calculation
- Real-time tier rate lookup
- Usage-based rate calculations
- Quality-adjusted pricing
- Volume-based discounting
- Performance-based bonuses
- Custom rate calculations
Integration Points
With User Management Module
- Customer profile integration
- Tier assignment coordination
- User status synchronization
- Profile-based tier determination
With Billing Module
- Tier-based billing integration
- Rate application by tier
- Invoice generation by tier
- Revenue tracking by tier
With Service Modules
- Tier-based service provisioning
- Feature access control
- Quality-based service delivery
- Performance monitoring
Security Features
Data Protection
- Encrypted tier information
- Secure rate data storage
- GDPR compliance
- Data retention policies
- Privacy controls
Access Control
- Role-based tier management
- Permission-based operations
- Customer data isolation
- Audit trail maintenance
- Administrative controls
Compliance
- Regulatory compliance
- Industry standard adherence
- Audit trail maintenance
- Change tracking
- Risk management
Performance Features
- Efficient tier lookup algorithms
- Real-time rate calculations
- Scalable tier processing
- Performance monitoring
- Resource optimization
- High availability design
Usage Guidelines
For Tier Managers
1. Tier Design:
- Define tier structures
- Configure tier benefits
- Set tier criteria
- Establish progression rules
2. Rate Management:
- Configure tier-based rates
- Optimize pricing structures
- Monitor profitability
- Adjust rates as needed
For Customer Service
1. Customer Support:
- Handle tier inquiries
- Process tier changes
- Explain tier benefits
- Manage tier issues
2. Account Management:
- Monitor customer tiers
- Identify upgrade opportunities
- Handle tier disputes
- Process special requests
For Operations Teams
1. System Management:
- Monitor tier performance
- Handle tier processing
- Optimize tier algorithms
- Maintain tier data
API Integration
Tier Operations
GET /tiers - List available tiers
POST /tiers - Create new tier
PUT /tiers/{id} - Update tier
DELETE /tiers/{id} - Delete tier
GET /tiers/{id}/customers - Get tier customers
Customer Tier Management
GET /customers/{id}/tier - Get customer tier
POST /customers/{id}/tier - Assign customer tier
PUT /customers/{id}/tier - Update customer tier
POST /customers/{id}/tier/upgrade - Upgrade tier
Rate Management
GET /tiers/{id}/rates - Get tier rates
POST /tiers/{id}/rates - Set tier rates
PUT /tiers/{id}/rates - Update tier rates
POST /rates/calculate` - Calculate tier-based rates
Error Handling
- Tier assignment failures
- Rate calculation errors
- Customer tier conflicts
- Data synchronization issues
- Performance degradation
- Network connectivity problems
Performance Considerations
- Efficient tier lookup algorithms
- Optimized rate calculations
- Real-time processing capabilities
- Scalable architecture design
- Resource usage optimization
- Caching strategies
Testing
Unit Testing
- Component functionality
- Service method testing
- Tier assignment logic
- Rate calculation testing
Integration Testing
- Customer management integration
- Billing system integration
- Service provisioning testing
- Performance validation
Performance Testing
- High-volume tier processing
- Rate calculation performance
- System scalability testing
- Load testing
Best Practices
Tier Design
- Clear tier definitions
- Logical tier progression
- Competitive tier benefits
- Transparent tier criteria
- Regular tier reviews
Rate Management
- Competitive rate positioning
- Profitability focus
- Market-responsive pricing
- Fair and transparent rates
- Regular rate optimization
Customer Management
- Clear tier communication
- Smooth tier transitions
- Proactive tier management
- Excellent customer service
- Value-driven tier benefits
Future Enhancements
- AI-powered tier optimization
- Machine learning for tier predictions
- Advanced analytics and insights
- Real-time tier adjustments
- Enhanced mobile management
- Personalized tier recommendations
- Automated tier marketing