Development of an Intuitive Mobile Inventory Management Application for Textile and Fabric Suppliers

The client currently lacks an efficient, mobile-enabled system to organize, search, and facilitate the purchase of fabric swatches from vendors nationwide. This results in inefficient workflows, delayed procurement, and difficulty in managing real-time inventory data, hindering customer service and operational efficiency.

A mid-sized manufacturing company specializing in supplying textiles and wallcoverings to commercial interior designers and contractors. The company aims to streamline its inventory and procurement processes through a mobile platform.

• Create a user-friendly mobile application enabling clients to search, browse, and purchase fabric swatches seamlessly.
• Integrate with existing web-based APIs to ensure consistent data flow and real-time inventory updates.
• Improve inventory visibility by displaying only in-stock, preapproved fabrics, and providing real-time availability updates.
• Enable detailed fabric selection filters by manufacturer, fabric type, style, color, and quantity.
• Enhance operational efficiency and customer experience through streamlined purchasing processes on mobile devices.

• Search and browse functionality for fabric selections based on manufacturer, fabric type, style, color, and other attributes.
• Integration with existing web APIs to retrieve up-to-date inventory information.
• Product page displaying fabric details, availability, and SKUs.
• In-app shopping cart and secure checkout process.
• Real-time inventory updates to ensure only in-stock fabrics are visible.
• Filtering options such as fabric type, style, and color to refine search results.
• Thumbnail display of available fabrics with quick access to detailed information.

• Existing web application APIs for inventory, product details, and ordering
• Secure payment gateway APIs for transaction processing
• User authentication and authorization systems

• High performance with quick load times and smooth navigation
• Scalability to support increasing user base and inventory data
• Robust security protocols to protect sensitive inventory and user data
• Real-time data synchronization for accurate stock visibility

The implementation of the mobile inventory management app is expected to significantly improve operational efficiency by providing real-time inventory visibility and streamlined purchasing, leading to faster sales cycles and enhanced customer satisfaction. The system aims to reduce inventory search times, reduce order errors, and support the company's goal of delivering in-stock fabrics promptly, thereby boosting sales conversions and client retention.