Case Study
Inventory Manager — Desktop App
A desktop inventory management system designed for clarity and control: track stock levels, movements, and alerts using a clean interface and a reliable local database.
Project type
Desktop application
Use case
Stock & inventory tracking
Core features
Items • Movements • Alerts
Storage
Local SQLite database
The problem
Many small businesses still track inventory in spreadsheets, leading to mismatched stock counts, unclear movement history, and no early warnings when items run low. A desktop-first tool was needed for speed, offline access, and clarity.
The solution
Inventory Manager is a PySide6 desktop application that tracks items, stock movements (in/out/adjustments), and alerts — all backed by a local SQLite database. The focus is reliability, predictability, and ease of use.
Key features
- Item management with SKU, name, and category
- Stock movement tracking (in / out / adjustments)
- Automatic stock level calculation
- Low-stock alerts based on thresholds
- History view for audits and reviews
- Designed for future exports and reports
Architecture
Inventory systems fail when data rules aren’t enforced. This app separates UI, business logic, and data access to ensure stock counts always remain consistent.
App structure
- ui/ (pages, dialogs)
- services/ (stock logic)
- db/ (queries, migrations)
- models/ (entities)
Database tables
- items
- categories
- stock_movements
- stock_levels (derived)
- alert_rules
Outcome
A dependable inventory tool that replaces spreadsheets, reduces stock errors, and provides clear visibility into item history. The architecture supports future features like reports and multi-location stock.
Video
Desktop walkthrough (optional)
Optional demo showing item creation, stock movements, and alerts.
Gallery
Screens
Item lists, stock movements, alerts, and history views.
Need control over your inventory?
If stock tracking is critical to your business, I can build a desktop or web-based inventory system tailored to your workflow.