A UX Approach to Inventory Tracking

Spoiler: Excel Wasn’t Designed for This

Overview

Type

Internship Project

Design

Web App

Timeline

8 Weeks

Product

Managing warehouse inventory was a daily struggle — data was scattered, reports came late, and errors disrupted production schedules. The goal is to build a simple yet powerful digital system to make inventory accurate and hassle-free for Agha.

Highlight

Design Mockup

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Context

A Growing Business with Outdated Tools

The project was developed for a garment company where inventory was tracked manually. Materials like fabrics, threads, and accessories often faced overstock or shortages due to inaccurate records.

Voices from the Floor

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Timeline

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Problems

Manual Processes, Real Consequences

Inventory ran on handwritten notes and outdated spreadsheets, leading to frequent miscounts, overstocked shelves, and sudden shortages. Reports arrived late and often wrong, turning small errors into production delays and frustrated teams.

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Update

Listening Before Designing

We mapped the workflow, interviewed staff, and turned their daily frustrations into actionable features. Key Insight: Speed and clarity matter more than fancy visuals.

App Structure IMAGE

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Final Design

Simple, Fast, Effective

We built a lean digital system focused on speed and clarity. Staff could record stock automatically, export reports in one click, and monitor materials without navigating endless forms. Training was minimal — adoption was instant.

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Impact

Hours to Minutes

Reporting time dropped from hours to minutes, and inventory errors fell by nearly 70%. Managers gained reliable data, workers saved time, and the warehouse finally moved at the pace the business needed.

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