Development of a Mobile and Desktop Inventory Tracking System for Warehouse Management

The client faces difficulties in tracking inbound and outbound inventory movements accurately, leading to potential loss or misplacement of items. The existing system lacks integrated, accessible inventory control tools on mobile and desktop platforms, hindering staff collaboration and real-time data exchange across departments.

A mid-sized manufacturing company specializing in consumer appliances with extensive warehouse operations requiring efficient inventory control.

• Develop a user-friendly mobile and desktop application enabling warehouse staff to manage inventory effectively.
• Ensure seamless integration with the company's existing enterprise database and ERP systems.
• Enable real-time tracking and recording of all inventory movements to prevent loss or misplacement.
• Improve product allocation, order fulfillment efficiency, and automate manual report generation.
• Provide accessible, reliable data access across various devices to support staff collaboration.

• Cross-platform mobile and desktop apps for inventory control
• Integration with the existing corporate database using Entity Framework or equivalent ORM
• Guided workflows for product allocation, stock movement, and order processing
• Real-time recording and tracking of inbound and outbound inventory movements
• Prompting for product location, category, and next steps in process workflows
• Automated report generation and data exchange functionalities
• Support for barcode or RFID scanning for inventory identification and movement logging

• Existing enterprise database systems for inventory data synchronization
• ERP modules for order processing and product management
• Hardware devices such as barcode/RFID scanners for inventory identification

• Application must support high accuracy and real-time updates with minimal latency
• Ensure secure data transmission and user authentication
• System should be scalable to accommodate growing inventory volume
• Design for high availability and fault tolerance to prevent data loss

The new inventory tracking system aims to significantly improve inventory accuracy, reduce product loss, and optimize order fulfillment processes. Expect a reduction in manual reporting effort, leading to increased operational efficiency and timely delivery performance. The system's real-time capabilities will support better decision-making and inventory visibility across departments, enhancing overall warehouse productivity.