Inventory Management
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Low Stock Alerts
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Back Orders
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Vendors
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Alerts
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Take Parts from Inventory
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Job Scanner
Scan multiple parts for a specific job quickly and efficiently
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OR
Create New Job
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Help & Documentation
User Roles & Access
Manager Access
Login: admin / admin123
- View dashboard and inventory
- Add, edit, and delete parts
- Configure system settings
- Access all features
- Take parts from inventory
Technician Access
Login: tech / tech123
- View dashboard and inventory
- Take parts from inventory
- Search and filter parts
- Cannot modify inventory items
Dashboard Features
- Total Items: Shows count of all inventory items
- Low Stock Alerts: Items below the configured threshold
- Back Orders: Items marked as "b/o" (back order)
- Vendors: Number of different vendors/suppliers
- Recent Activity: Shows last 10 inventory movements
Inventory Management
- Search: Find parts by number, description, or vendor
- Filter: Show only specific vendors or statuses
- Status Indicators:
- ● In Stock (green)
- ● Low Stock (orange)
- ● Back Order (red)
- Actions: Edit or delete items (Manager only)
Taking Parts
- Select a part from the dropdown menu
- Enter the quantity needed
- Click "Take Parts" to update inventory
- The system automatically decreases the quantity
- Activity is logged with timestamp and user info
Note: You cannot take more parts than are available in stock.
Adding New Parts (Manager Only)
Using UPC Scanner
- Go to the "Manage" tab
- Click "Add New Part"
- Option 1 - Camera Scan:
- Click "Scan UPC Code" button
- Allow camera access when prompted
- Point camera at UPC barcode
- Wait for automatic detection and form population
- Option 2 - Manual Entry:
- Type UPC code in the manual entry field
- Click "Lookup" or press Enter
- Review auto-populated information
- Complete any remaining fields and click "Save Part"
Manual Entry Method
- Go to the "Manage" tab
- Click "Add New Part"
- Fill in all required fields manually:
- Part Number (must be unique)
- Vendor
- Description
- Initial Quantity
- Status
- Click "Save Part"
UPC Scanner Features:
- Works with most UPC/EAN barcode formats
- Uses device camera for automatic scanning
- Fallback to manual UPC entry if camera unavailable
- Auto-populates product information when found
- Mobile-optimized with back camera preference
System Settings
- Low Stock Threshold: Set the quantity below which items show as low stock
- Data Storage: All data is saved locally in your browser
- Reset Data: Clear browser storage to reset to sample data
Mobile Usage
- Fully responsive design works on all devices
- Touch-friendly buttons and forms
- Swipe navigation on mobile devices
- Optimized tables for small screens
Troubleshooting
Data Not Saving
Ensure localStorage is enabled in your browser settings.
Login Issues
Use the exact credentials: admin/admin123 or tech/tech123
Reset All Data
Open browser Developer Tools (F12) → Application → Storage → Clear localStorage
Mobile Display Issues
Try rotating your device or refreshing the page.
UPC Scanner Not Working
Ensure camera permissions are granted and try the manual UPC entry option.
Barcode Not Scanning
Ensure good lighting, hold steady, and try manual entry if scanning fails.
Keyboard Shortcuts
- Ctrl/Cmd + F: Focus search box
- Esc: Close modals or cancel forms
- Tab: Navigate between form fields
- Enter: Submit forms
Data Structure
Each inventory item contains:
- Part Number: Unique identifier
- Description: Detailed part description
- Vendor: Supplier/vendor name
- Quantity: Current stock level
- Status: In Stock, Low Stock, or Back Order
- Created/Modified: Timestamp information