🚀 SmartCast

Modern, intuitive inventory management platform designed to help businesses streamline their operations, track inventory in real-time, and make data-driven decisions through comprehensive analytics.

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🎯 Overview

SmartCast is a comprehensive inventory management solution that provides businesses with the tools they need to efficiently manage their inventory, track stock levels, and gain valuable insights through real-time analytics. Built with modern web technologies, SmartCast offers a seamless, responsive experience across all devices.

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Problem Statement

Businesses today struggle with:

• Inefficient inventory management leading to stockouts and overstocking
• Lack of real-time visibility into inventory levels
• Operational inefficiencies due to manual tracking processes
• Difficulty in making data-driven decisions without proper analytics

SmartCast solves these challenges by providing a centralized, intuitive platform for complete inventory control with real-time tracking and comprehensive analytics.

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✨ Features

📊 Dashboard

• Real-time Analytics: Live insights into inventory performance
• Key Metrics: Revenue tracking, stock levels, low stock alerts
• Visual Charts: Interactive charts for sales and inventory trends

📦 Inventory Management

• Stock Tracking: Real-time inventory level monitoring
• Category Organization: Structured product categorization
• Low Stock Alerts: Automated notifications for restocking

🔍 Advanced Features

• Reporting: Comprehensive inventory reports
• Auto Replenishment System: Automatically create Purchase Orders based on Reorder Points
• Data Export: CSV/Excel export capabilities

⚙️ Settings & Customization

• Profile Management: Update user information and preferences
• Notification Preferences: Customize how you receive alerts
• Security Settings: Password management and 2FA support

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🛠 Tech Stack

Frontend

• Framework: Next.js 16.0.1 with App Router
• Language: TypeScript
• UI Library: shadcn/ui + Tailwind CSS
• Charts: Recharts
• Icons: Lucide React
• Font: Geist Sans & Mono

Backend

• Runtime: Node.js

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v18 or higher)
• npm (comes with Node.js)

Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/suffyduffy/capstone-smartcast.git
   cd capstone-smartcast

2. Start the application using Docker Compose

   docker compose down -v  (For first time users)
   docker compose up --build

3. Access the application

   npm run dev

4. Open your browser Navigate to http://localhost:3000 to see the application.

5. Stopping the containers

   docker compose down