Kankatala Inventory

Project Overview

The Kankatala Inventory system is a comprehensive ecosystem consisting of three integrated components:

1. Web Application (Trax): A Next.js-based dashboard for inventory management and analytics
2. Backend API: A Node.js server handling data processing, authentication, and business logic
3. Mobile Application: A React Native/Expo app for on-the-go inventory management

Together, these components create a powerful solution for managing inventory transfers between stores with comprehensive tracking, authentication, and reporting capabilities.

Key Features

Web Application (Trax)

• Advanced Dashboard: Featuring analytics, reporting, and real-time inventory status
• Gate Pass Management: Handle incoming, outgoing, returns, and pending transfers
• Role-Based Access: Tailored interfaces for owners, managers, staff, and security
• Data Visualization: Interactive charts and reports using Recharts and Tremor
• Search and Filtering: Powerful data querying with Tanstack Tables
• Real-Time Updates: Live status changes via Socket.io integration

Backend API

• Robust Authentication: Secure access with JWT, bcrypt, and argon2
• Document Management: File storage via AWS S3 integration
• Notification System: Email alerts via SendGrid
• PDF Generation: Create receipts and reports with PDFKit
• Caching: Performance optimization with Redis
• Scheduled Tasks: Automated processes with node-cron
• Comprehensive Logging: Detailed audit trails with Winston

Mobile Application

• Multi-Role Support: Tailored experiences for four distinct user roles
• Barcode Scanning: Quick inventory verification and lookup
• Transfer Management: Create and track transfers between locations
• Gate Pass Verification: Security checkpoints for inventory movement
• Push Notifications: Real-time alerts for status changes
• Offline Capabilities: Continue working with limited connectivity
• Role-Specific Dashboards: Customized analytics for each user type

The system implements strict role-based access control with four user types:

1. Owner/Director: Complete oversight and advanced analytics
2. Store Manager: Store-specific inventory and transfer management
3. Store Staff: Day-to-day operations and inventory handling
4. Security Personnel: Gate pass verification and transfer validation

This comprehensive solution streamlines inventory transfers between locations, ensures accurate tracking, provides robust security, and delivers actionable insights through advanced analytics.