Perishable Inventory Risk Engine (P.I.R.E)
Developer: Reshma Banu T
Education: B.Tech Information Technology
Project Objective: A full-stack retail management solution designed to automate inventory tracking and minimize waste through real-time expiration analytics.
📌 Overview
P.I.R.E is an intelligent inventory management system built to handle time-sensitive retail goods (like dairy and bakery items). Unlike a standard list, this application features a Risk Assessment Algorithm that analyzes product shelf-life and provides visual alerts to store managers before items spoil.
🚀 Key Features
- Dynamic Risk Analytics: The Node.js backend calculates
daysLeftfor every item and categorizes it as High Risk (≤3 days), Medium Risk (≤7 days), or Safe. - Secure User Authentication: Implemented JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for session management and Bcrypt for industry-standard password hashing.
- Multilingual Interface: Fully localized dashboard supporting both English and Tamil for diverse workplace environments.
- Full-Stack Architecture: A decoupled design with a RESTful API and a reactive, state-driven frontend.
🛠️ Technical Stack
| Layer | Technologies Used |
|---|---|
| Frontend | React.js, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+) |
| Backend | Node.js, Express.js |
| Security | JWT, Bcrypt |
| Version Control | Git & GitHub |
⚙️ Installation & Setup
- Clone the repository:
git clone https://github.com/ReshDeen/perishable-inventory-risk-engine.git
- Setup Backend:
cd backend
npm install
node index.js
- Setup Frontend:
cd frontend
npm install
npm start
📈 Future Enhancements
- Integration with MongoDB for persistent data storage.
- Automated email alerts for "High Risk" inventory items.
- Barcode scanning integration for rapid stock entry.