Smart Tracking System for Packaged Product Using Barcode

Abstract

Smart Tracking System for Packaged Product finds out the available stock of items using barcodes such as soaps, detergents, snacks packets and other packaged items. Each time an item is added or removed, the barcode needs to be scanned to update the inventory database. A threshold level is set for the count of the items such that when the available stock goes below the threshold the system sends a notification to the user through the app. The system waits for the user’s response (via app) on whether to place an order for that item or not. If the user replies ‘Yes’, then it places an order for that item to a designated store through the app. If the system does not get a command from the user, restocking for that item is paused. It updates the database for the product only after the item is replenished by the user. The barcodes with expiry date information are attached on the items. The system can periodically check this information to alert users when items are reaching their expiration dates. The main goal is to avoid the wastage of the products and to keep track of them which helps in easy maintenance of the grocery list.