Customized Shopify App for Seamless Inventory Management

Abhay Ahlawat

Framer Shopify Developer
Web Developer
Node.js
React
Shopify

Project Overview

A leading outdoor gear and apparel brand approached me to develop a custom Shopify application that would streamline their inventory management process across multiple retail locations and online channels. The goal was to create a centralized platform that would provide real-time visibility, advanced reporting, and automated synchronization of stock levels.

Key Features

Seamless integration with the client's Shopify store and point-of-sale systems
Robust inventory management functionality, including stock level tracking, low stock alerts, and batch updates
Custom reporting dashboard with sales analytics, inventory insights, and forecasting tools
Automated synchronization of inventory data across all sales channels
Intuitive user interface with role-based access controls

Technologies Used

Shopify API
React.js for the front-end UI
Node.js and Express.js for the backend server
MongoDB for storing inventory and sales data
AWS services for hosting, serverless functions, and data processing

Results

The custom Shopify application I developed for the client has transformed their inventory management process. By providing real-time visibility, advanced reporting, and automated synchronization, the app has helped the client reduce stock-outs, optimize inventory levels, and improve overall operational efficiency. The client has reported a 28% decrease in inventory holding costs and a 15% increase in sales due to better stock availability.

Code Snippet

import React, { useState, useEffect } from 'react';

import axios from 'axios';

const InventoryDashboard extends React.Component {
constructor(props) {
super(props);
this.state = {
products: [],
lowStockProducts: [],
totalInventoryValue: 0
};
}

componentDidMount() {
// Fetch inventory data from the custom Shopify app API
axios.get('/api/inventory')
.then(res => {
this.setState({
products: res.data.products,
lowStockProducts: res.data.lowStockProducts,
totalInventoryValue: res.data.totalInventoryValue
});
});
}

handleProductUpdate = (productId, newQuantity) => {
// Update the product inventory quantity via the API
axios.put(`/api/inventory/${productId}`, { quantity: newQuantity })
.then(res => {
// Update the local state with the new inventory data
this.setState(prevState => ({
products: prevState.products.map(product =>
product.id === productId ? { ...product, quantity: newQuantity } : product
)
}));
});
}

render() {
const { products, lowStockProducts, totalInventoryValue } = this.state;

return (
<div className="inventory-dashboard">
<div className="dashboard-header">
<h1>Inventory Management</h1>
<p>Total Inventory Value: ${totalInventoryValue.toFixed(2)}</p>
</div>
<div className="products-table">
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Product</th>
<th>Quantity</th>
<th>Actions</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
{products.map(product => (
<tr key={product.id}>
<td>{product.title}</td>
<td>
<input
type="number"
value={product.quantity}
onChange={e => this.handleProductUpdate(product.id, e.target.value)}
/>
</td>
<td>
<button>Update</button>
</td>
</tr>
))}
</tbody>
</table>
</div>
{lowStockProducts.length > 0 && (
<div className="low-stock-alert">
<h2>Low Stock Alerts</h2>
<ul>
{lowStockProducts.map(product => (
<li key={product.id}>{product.title} - {product.quantity} in stock</li>
))}
</ul>
</div>
)}
</div>
);
}
}

export default InventoryDashboard;
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