MEDIUM: Refactor Use Cases Section for Clarity and Scope Definition

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🎯 Purpose

Improve the clarity and scope definition of the Use Cases and Requirements section, addressing Colin's feedback about awkward phrasing and unclear coverage boundaries.

📋 Current Issues

From Colin's review of page 3:

"The inclusion of Use Cases and Requirements is helpful! But the phrasing is awkward. Why are these framed as actions taken by specific actors? Is that an example, or is it meant to be all inclusive (i.e. "Any forest management organization that harvests certified timber", "Any processing facility that transforms raw [biomass] into biofuels", etc.). Also, are there any use cases that a reader might assume are included, but aren't? An example of that - if any - would be useful here."

📋 Requirements

Phrasing Improvements

• Actor-specific language - Clarify whether examples are illustrative or exhaustive
• Inclusive language - Use "Any [organization type] that..." format for broader applicability
• Action clarity - Make use case descriptions more natural and clear
• Scope boundaries - Explicitly state what is and isn't covered

Scope Definition

1. Explicit coverage - Clear statement of included scenarios
2. Boundary examples - Use cases that might be assumed but aren't covered
3. Edge case handling - How to address scenarios not explicitly listed
4. Extensibility guidance - How new use cases can be accommodated

Structural Improvements

• Logical grouping - Organize use cases by stakeholder type or supply chain stage
• Hierarchical presentation - Primary use cases vs specialized scenarios
• Cross-references - Link use cases to relevant specification sections
• Implementation examples - Connect use cases to actual implementation patterns

✅ Acceptance Criteria

• Rewrite use cases with clearer, more natural language
• Add explicit scope statements (what IS covered)
• Include boundary examples (what is NOT covered)
• Use inclusive "Any [organization type]" phrasing consistently
• Organize use cases into logical groups or hierarchies
• Add cross-references to relevant specification sections
• Include guidance for handling unlisted scenarios
• Provide extensibility framework for new use cases

🔗 Related Files

• Use Cases and Requirements section (p.3)
• Colin's review: cd_report/colin_review.md (line 19)

📚 References

Colin's feedback: "Why are these framed as actions taken by specific actors? Is that an example, or is it meant to be all inclusive... Also, are there any use cases that a reader might assume are included, but aren't?"

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Co-Authored-By: Claude noreply@anthropic.com