PaverStock - Mobile Inventory App
A real-time, cross-platform mobile solution for efficient inventory control and order management in the paving industry.
Project Overview
Businesses in the paving industry frequently struggle with manual, error-prone inventory tracking. PaverStock is a cross-platform mobile app designed to solve this critical problem by providing a digital, real-time solution for inventory control, order management, and reporting directly from the warehouse or job site.
Core Objectives
- Real-Time Stock Tracking: Develop a system for adding, editing, and viewing inventory levels instantly.
- Streamlined Order Management: Implement a module to create, track, and fulfill customer orders efficiently.
- Automated Stock Alerts: Create automated low-stock notifications to prevent shortages and project delays.
- Multi-Device Sync: Ensure seamless data synchronization across multiple devices for team-wide access.
System Architecture
Frontend & Mobile
- UI Framework: React for a responsive and modular interface.
- Mobile Runtime: Capacitor to build a native Android app from web code.
- Language: JavaScript (ES6+).
Backend & Skills
- Backend: A custom REST API to handle data and business logic.
- Database: Cloud-based database (like Firebase) for real-time sync.
- Core Competencies: Full-Stack Development, Inventory Management Logic.
System Workflow
The application was built using React and compiled into a native Android app using Capacitor. A robust backend handles all database operations, user authentication, and real-time data synchronization. When a user updates stock or creates an order on their device, the data is instantly pushed to the cloud and synchronized across all other team members' devices, ensuring everyone has access to the most current inventory data.