Proposal for Inventory Managemnet System

Proposal for Inventory Management System
Project Title:
Inventory Management System
Project Objective:
The goal of this project is to develop a robust, scalable, and efficient Inventory
Management System (IMS) to streamline inventory tracking, order management, stock
monitoring, and reporting for businesses. The system will allow businesses to
manage products, suppliers, and orders efficiently, ensuring that inventory levels
are maintained accurately and in real time.
System Overview
The Inventory Management System is a web-based application that will manage all
aspects of inventory, from adding products to updating stock levels and processing
orders. It will allow administrators to track product movements, monitor stock
levels, and generate reports. The system will also integrate various modules such
as product management, order management, supplier management, and inventory
tracking.
Proposed Technical Stack:
- Backend:
- .NET Core for API development
- C# for business logic
- MS SQL Server for database management
- Entity Framework Core for ORM and database access
- RabbitMQ for asynchronous communication, notifications and messaging
- Frontend:
- React for building the user interface
- HTML, CSS for structuring and styling the frontend
- DevOps:
- Docker for containerizing the application
- Git for version control
- CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions
- Additional Tools:
- Swagger for API documentation
- JWT for authentication and authorization
- NUnit for unit testing
System Modules
The Inventory Management System will be divided into several key modules, each
focusing on a specific functionality to ensure clear separation of concerns and
maintainability.
1. User Management Module

- Functions:
- User Registration: Allows admins and other users to register with the
system.
- Login/Authentication: Allows users to log in using their credentials. This
could be secured via JWT tokens.
- Role-based Access Control: Admins can assign different roles (e.g., Admin,
Manager, Salesperson) with varying access privileges.
- Password Management: Users can reset their passwords if forgotten.
2. Product Management Module

- Functions:
- Add New Product: Admins can add new products with details like name, SKU,
category, supplier, price, and stock quantity.
- Update Product Information: Modify existing product details, such as price
or description.
- Delete Product: Remove products from the system that are no longer in use.
- View Products: Users can search, filter, and view a list of all products in
the inventory.
- Barcode Generation: Generate barcodes for products (for easy scanning and
management).
3. Supplier Management Module

- Functions:
- Add New Supplier: Admins can add suppliers with details such as name,
contact information, and address.
- View Suppliers: Users can search and filter through the list of suppliers.
- Update Supplier Info: Modify details of a supplier (e.g., contact
information).
- Delete Supplier: Remove suppliers from the system if they are no longer in
business or relevant.
4. Inventory Management Module

- Functions:
- Track Stock Levels: Monitor the current stock levels of each product.
- Stock Adjustment: Admins can manually adjust stock levels when necessary
(e.g., due to stocktaking or corrections).
- Stock Alerts: Automatically alert when stock levels fall below a defined
threshold.
- Inventory Valuation: Calculate the total value of the inventory based on
product quantities and prices.
5. Order Management Module

- Functions:
- Create New Order: Salespeople can create new orders by selecting products
and quantities.
- Update Order Status: Track order statuses (e.g., pending, shipped,
delivered, cancelled).
- View Orders: Admins and managers can view a list of all orders placed.
- Generate Invoices: Generate invoices for customers when orders are
confirmed.
- Order History: View and manage historical orders placed by customers.
6. Reporting and Analytics Module

- Functions:
- Sales Report: Generate reports on sales performance, revenue, and profit
margins.
- Stock Report: View detailed reports on stock levels, turnover rates, and
reordering needs.
- Low Stock Alert: Reports on products that are low in stock or need
replenishment.
- Inventory Valuation Report: Generate reports showing the financial value of
inventory on hand.
- Supplier Performance Report: Track supplier reliability and delivery times.
7. Notifications Module
- Functions:
- Stock Alerts: Automated email or in-app notifications when stock levels are
low.
- Order Status Updates: Notifications when orders are processed, shipped, or
delivered.
- New Product Addition: Notify relevant users when a new product is added to
the inventory.
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System Features
- Multi-user Access: The system will support different user roles such as Admin,
Manager, and Salesperson, with different levels of access and permissions.
- Real-time Updates: The system will provide real-time updates to inventory levels,
orders, and other data.
- Barcode Scanning: If hardware like barcode scanners is used, the system will
integrate with barcode scanning for easy product addition, stock tracking, and
order fulfillment.
- Search and Filter: The system will have robust search and filtering capabilities
to find products, orders, suppliers, etc.
- Responsive Design: The system will be accessible on various devices (desktops,
tablets, and mobile devices), ensuring users can access the system from anywhere.
- Data Security: The system will have security measures like HTTPS, password
hashing, and role-based access control to ensure data privacy and integrity.
- Audit Trails: Track and log all changes in the system, such as product additions,
deletions, or stock adjustments, for auditing purposes.
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System Flow Diagram
A flow diagram can be added here to visually represent how data flows between the
modules, how users interact with the system, and the relationships between
different entities (e.g., products, orders, suppliers).
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Database Schema
The following tables will be part of the database design:
1. Users: Stores information about system users (ID, name, email, password hash,
role, etc.).
2. Products: Stores product information (ID, name, description, price, SKU, stock
quantity, supplier ID, etc.).
3. Suppliers: Stores supplier details (ID, name, contact info, address, etc.).
4. Orders: Stores order data (ID, customer name, status, order date, total, etc.).
5. OrderItems: Stores individual items in an order (order ID, product ID, quantity,
price).
6. InventoryMovements: Tracks changes in inventory (product ID, quantity adjusted,
date, reason for adjustment).
7. Reports: Stores various generated reports (ID, type, date, content).
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Project Timeline
The project will be divided into multiple phases for better planning and execution:
1. Phase 1: Requirement Gathering & System Design
- Duration: 2 weeks
- Tasks: Understand user requirements, define system architecture, design
database schema.
2. Phase 2: Backend Development (API & Business Logic)

- Duration: 4 weeks
- Tasks: Implement RESTful API, business logic, database integration.
3. Phase 3: Frontend Development (UI/UX Design & Implementation)

- Duration: 4 weeks
- Tasks: Develop frontend using React, integrate with backend API.
4. Phase 4: Integration & Testing

- Duration: 3 weeks
- Tasks: Integrate frontend with backend, perform unit testing, end-to-end
testing, and bug fixing.
5. Phase 5: Deployment & Documentation

- Duration: 2 weeks
- Tasks: Deploy the system to IIS or cloud, prepare technical documentation and
user manuals.
Conclusion
The Inventory Management System will be a comprehensive tool to help businesses

effectively track inventory, manage products and suppliers, process orders, and
generate reports. By implementing modern technologies like .NET Core, React, and MS
SQL Server.

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Proposed Technical Stack:

1. User Management Module

2. Product Management Module

3. Supplier Management Module

4. Inventory Management Module

5. Order Management Module

6. Reporting and Analytics Module

System Flow Diagram

The following tables will be part of the database design:

2. Phase 2: Backend Development (API & Business Logic)

3. Phase 3: Frontend Development (UI/UX Design & Implementation)

4. Phase 4: Integration & Testing

5. Phase 5: Deployment & Documentation

The Inventory Management System will be a comprehensive tool to help businesses

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