Project Overview
GlobalTrade Logistics, a mid-sized distribution company managing 50,000+ SKUs across three warehouses, needed to modernize their inventory management infrastructure. Their legacy system could not keep pace with their growth, resulting in frequent stockouts, overstocking of slow-moving items, and a lack of real visibility into warehouse operations.
With plans to expand to five warehouses and double their SKU count within two years, GlobalTrade required a scalable, feature-rich inventory management solution that could automate stock tracking, supplier coordination, and procurement decisions while providing actionable analytics to management.
The Challenge
- 50,000+ SKUs managed across 3 warehouses with no real-time synchronization between locations
- Stockouts affected 12% of orders, leading to lost revenue and damaged customer relationships
- Excess inventory of slow-moving items tied up 35% of working capital
- Supplier order processing was manual, taking 5-7 days for purchase order generation and approval
- No automated low-stock alerts, resulting in emergency purchases at premium prices
- Inventory reporting was fragmented across spreadsheets, with a 2-day delay in data availability
Our Solution
Global Kernel developed a comprehensive Inventory Management System using Laravel and MySQL, designed to handle the complexity of multi-warehouse operations with 50,000+ SKUs. The solution provides real-time stock visibility, automated procurement workflows, and intelligent inventory optimization.
The system implements ABC analysis for inventory classification, automated reorder point calculations, and supplier performance tracking. Barcode scanning integration enables fast receiving, picking, and cycle counting operations. Real-time dashboards give management immediate insight into stock levels, inventory turnover, and warehouse productivity.
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Project Outcome
The Inventory Management System revolutionized GlobalTrade warehouse operations. With real-time stock visibility across all three warehouses, the procurement team can make informed decisions that keep inventory levels optimal. The automated reorder system ensures that popular items are always in stock without tying up capital in slow-moving inventory. Within six months, GlobalTrade recovered over $200,000 in previously tied-up working capital and reduced emergency procurement costs by 75%.
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