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Inventory Management System

Project Overview

Project Name:

Inventory Management System

Brief Description:

The Inventory Management System was developed to streamline the process of tracking, managing, and organizing inventory items within a business environment. The system is designed to enhance operational efficiency by providing a centralized platform for inventory control and monitoring.

Features

  • Item Tracking: Add, update, and delete inventory items, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
  • Barcode Generation: Assign a unique barcode to each inventory item for quick retrieval and verification.
  • Real-Time Updates: Ensure any changes to the inventory are immediately reflected for up-to-date information.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Simplify navigation and allow users to manage inventory with minimal training.
  • PDF Generation for Billing: Automatically generate invoices at the end of a purchase using a JavaScript library.

Stakeholders

  • Employees: Manage daily inventory operations, such as adding new items and tracking stock levels.
  • Managers: Access comprehensive reports and monitor inventory trends to make informed decisions.
  • IT Support Team: Maintain the system's backend, ensuring data integrity and system reliability.

Tools and Technologies Used

Frontend:

  • HTML
  • CSS
  • JavaScript (for creating an interactive and responsive user interface)

Backend:

  • Express.js (for handling server-side logic and API development)

Database:

  • PostgreSQL (for storing and managing inventory data)

Additional Features:

  • Barcode Generation: Using the jsbarcode library to create unique barcodes for each inventory item.
  • PDF Generation for Billing: Using the jspdf library to create invoices.

Development Environment:

  • Visual Studio Code
  • Node.js ecosystem

Hosting:

  • Localhost environments for testing
  • A public-facing deployment for production

Installation

  1. Clone the repository: 
    git clone https://github.com/your-username/inventory-management-system.git
  2. Navigate to the project directory: 
    cd inventory-management-system
  3. Install dependencies: 
    npm install
  4. Start the development server: 
    npm start

Usage

  1. Open the application in your browser at http://localhost:3000 (or the specified port).
  2. Use the intuitive interface to manage inventory items, generate barcodes, and create invoices.
  3. Access real-time updates on stock levels and trends.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! To contribute:

  1. Fork the repository.
  2. Create a feature branch: 
    git checkout -b feature-name
  3. Commit your changes: 
    git commit -m "Add feature description"
  4. Push to the branch: 
    git push origin feature-name
  5. Create a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Contact

For questions or support, please contact: