Stock Tracking

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Overview

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Real-Time Monitoring

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Stock Level Dashboard

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Overview Panel

• Total Items: Count of unique SKUs in inventory
• Total Quantity: Sum of all units across locations
• Stock Value: Total monetary value of inventory
• Low Stock Alerts: Items below reorder point
• Out of Stock: Items with zero quantity
• Overstock: Items exceeding maximum levels

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Visual Representations

// Real-time stock level visualization
interface StockLevelData {
  sku: string;
  name: string;
  currentLevel: number;
  reorderPoint: number;
  maxLevel: number;
  status: 'critical' | 'low' | 'optimal' | 'overstock';
  trend: 'increasing' | 'stable' | 'decreasing';
}

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Alert System

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Alert Types

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Alert Configuration

// Alert configuration structure
interface AlertConfiguration {
  type: 'low_stock' | 'out_of_stock' | 'overstock' | 'expiration';
  enabled: boolean;
  threshold: number;
  recipients: string[]; // User IDs or email addresses
  channels: ('email' | 'sms' | 'in_app' | 'webhook')[];
  frequency: 'immediate' | 'hourly' | 'daily';
  quietHours?: {
    start: string; // HH:MM format
    end: string;
  };
}

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Movement Tracking

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Transaction Types

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Movement History

1. Select Product: Choose item from inventory list
2. View History: Click Movement History button
3. Filter Results:
   • Date range
   • Transaction type
   • Location
   • User who performed transaction
   • Quantity range
4. Export Data: Download history as CSV or PDF
5. Analyze Patterns: Identify trends and anomalies

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Real-Time Movement Feed

// Live movement tracking component
import { useEffect, useState } from 'react';

interface StockMovement {
  id: string;
  timestamp: Date;
  sku: string;
  productName: string;
  type: 'receipt' | 'pick' | 'transfer' | 'adjustment';
  quantity: number;
  fromLocation?: string;
  toLocation?: string;
  user: string;
  reference: string; // PO, Order, or Transfer number
}

export function useStockMovements() {
  const [movements, setMovements] = useState<StockMovement[]>([]);

  useEffect(() => {
    const eventSource = new EventSource('/api/stock/movements/stream');
    
    eventSource.onmessage = (event) => {
      const movement = JSON.parse(event.data);
      setMovements(prev => [movement, ...prev].slice(0, 50));
    };

    return () => eventSource.close();
  }, []);

  return movements;
}

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Stock Analysis

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Velocity Analysis

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ABC Analysis

• A Items (20% of items, 80% of value):
  • Tight control and accurate records
  • Daily cycle counts
  • Close monitoring of stock levels
  • Prime warehouse locations
  • Multiple suppliers when possible
• B Items (30% of items, 15% of value):
  • Moderate control
  • Weekly cycle counts
  • Regular monitoring
  • Standard locations
  • Standard supplier relationships
• C Items (50% of items, 5% of value):
  • Simple controls
  • Monthly cycle counts
  • Basic monitoring
  • Bulk storage acceptable
  • Single sourcing acceptable

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Trend Forecasting

// Demand forecasting interface
interface DemandForecast {
  sku: string;
  period: 'day' | 'week' | 'month' | 'quarter';
  historicalAverage: number;
  predictedDemand: number;
  confidence: number; // 0-100%
  seasonalityFactor: number;
  trendDirection: 'increasing' | 'stable' | 'decreasing';
  recommendedOrderQuantity: number;
  recommendedOrderDate: Date;
}

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Integration Features

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Barcode Scanning

• Mobile device camera scanning
• Dedicated barcode scanner support
• QR code support for locations
• Batch scanning capabilities
• Scan verification and error handling

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API Webhooks

// Webhook payload example
interface StockWebhook {
  event: 'stock.updated' | 'stock.low' | 'stock.out';
  timestamp: string;
  data: {
    sku: string;
    previousQuantity: number;
    currentQuantity: number;
    location: string;
    trigger: string;
  };
}

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User Interface

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Technology Stack

• Frontend: Next.js 15+ with App Router for optimal performance
• Language: TypeScript with strict mode for type safety
• Styling: Tailwind CSS v4 for consistent design
• Components: shadcn/ui for accessible, customizable components
• Icons: @hugeicons/react for comprehensive icon library
• Real-time: Server-Sent Events for live updates
• State Management: React Server Components + client state

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Best Practices

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Daily Monitoring Routine

1. Morning Review (15 minutes)
   • Check overnight alerts
   • Review low stock items
   • Verify incoming shipments
   • Confirm outbound picks
2. Mid-Day Check (10 minutes)
   • Monitor movement trends
   • Address any urgent alerts
   • Review picking accuracy
   • Check location utilization
3. End of Day Review (15 minutes)
   • Verify all transactions posted
   • Review discrepancies
   • Plan tomorrow’s priorities
   • Generate daily reports

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Stock Accuracy Maintenance

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Performance Optimization

• Server-side rendering for initial page load
• Incremental static regeneration for product data
• Edge caching for frequently accessed information
• Lazy loading for detailed views
• Virtual scrolling for large lists
• Optimistic UI updates for better user experience

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Reporting Capabilities

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Troubleshooting

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Next Steps