Multi-Branch Inventory & Transfer Order Management System

Overview

This project delivers an advanced, modern, and interactive application designed to streamline inventory management and inter-branch stock transfers for businesses operating with multiple retail locations connected to a central warehouse. It transforms a fragmented, single-store database approach into a unified, location-aware inventory ecosystem, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and real-time visibility across the entire supply chain.

Problem Statement

The client faced significant challenges with a decentralized inventory system. A single, non-normalized main database struggled to connect directly with individual store branches, leading to manual import/export processes for transaction data. This resulted in messy, inconsistent data, delayed stock reflections, and cumbersome request processes for new inventory, making real-time monitoring and efficient transaction handling nearly impossible. The lack of a clear transfer mechanism led to inventory "disappearing" during transit, causing financial and operational inefficiencies.

Solution

Our solution involved developing a comprehensive system that establishes a direct, real-time connection between all store branches and the main database. It introduces a multi-branch architecture, shifting from global quantity tracking to branch-specific inventory, and implements a sophisticated Transfer Order (TO) workflow to manage stock movements with full transparency and accountability.

Key Features

Branch-Specific Inventory

Core Transfer Order (TO) Workflow

A workflow-driven process ensuring inventory integrity during transfers, acting as a legal and digital paper trail:

Robust Control Mechanisms

System Architecture

The system employs a hub-and-spoke model for inventory flow and data management:

Challenges

Learnings