Inventory Management System (IMS)

Key Features of an Inventory Management System:

• Stock Tracking
  • Real-time monitoring of stock levels.
  • Alerts for low stock or overstock situations.
  • Track the location of products across different warehouses or store locations.
• Order Management
  • Manage purchase orders (POs) and sales orders (SOs).
  • Automatic reorder points when stock falls below a threshold.
  • Generate and track supplier and customer orders.
• Barcode and QR Code Integration
  • Use barcode scanners or QR code readers to quickly input inventory information.
  • Track stock movement using barcodes for added accuracy.
• Inventory Categorization
  • Organize inventory by category, type, or SKU.
  • Add details like pricing, descriptions, and supplier information for each item.
• Reporting and Analytics
  • Generate reports on stock levels, order history, supplier performance, etc.
  • Analyze inventory turnover, profitability, and trends.
• Multi-Location Support
  • Manage inventory across multiple locations or warehouses.
  • Transfer stock between locations and track movement.
• Supplier Management
  • Keep track of suppliers and their lead times.
  • Manage supplier relationships and track deliveries and orders.
• User Access Control
  • Different levels of access control for various users (e.g., warehouse staff, managers, suppliers).
• Integration with Other Systems
  • Integration with e-commerce platforms, accounting software, and shipping systems.
  • Sync with POS (Point of Sale) systems to update inventory in real time.
• Serial and Batch Number Tracking
  • Track inventory by serial number or batch/lot number for specific industries (e.g., pharmaceuticals, electronics).

Technology Stack:

• Backend:C# .NET MVC,
• Frontend: jQuery, Html ,CSS and Bootstrap
• Database: SQL Server,
• Cloud Hosting: Windows

Types of Inventory Management Systems:

• Standalone Inventory Management Systems: Works independently without integration.
• Integrated Inventory Systems: Part of a larger ERP system, integrated with accounting, HR, and other operations.