Secure Login: Provide secure registration, login, and account management for users with different roles (e.g., managers, inventory staff, production staff).
Role-Based Access: Implement role-based access controls to manage permissions based on user roles and responsibilities.
Inventory Management
Stock Tracking: Track and manage inventory levels of raw materials, finished goods, and supplies.
Reorder Alerts: Send alerts and notifications when inventory levels reach predefined thresholds to prompt reordering.
Stock Valuation: Calculate and display the value of inventory based on current stock levels and cost prices.
Production Management
Production Scheduling: Schedule and manage production runs, including setting up production plans and timelines.
Work Order Management: Create and manage work orders for different production processes and track their status.
Resource Allocation: Allocate resources such as machines and labor to production orders.
Order Processing
Order Entry: Allow customers to place orders for textiles, including specifying product types, quantities, and delivery requirements.
Order Tracking: Track the status of customer orders from placement through production to delivery.
Order Fulfillment: Manage the picking, packing, and shipping of orders to customers.
Quality Control
Inspection and Testing: Implement processes for inspecting and testing textile products to ensure they meet quality standards.
Defect Tracking: Record and manage information on product defects and quality issues.
Quality Reports: Generate reports on quality control metrics and issues.
Supplier Management
Supplier Database: Maintain a database of suppliers, including contact details, product offerings, and performance records.
Purchase Orders: Create and manage purchase orders for raw materials and other supplies from suppliers.
Supplier Evaluation: Evaluate and track supplier performance based on delivery times, quality, and other criteria.
Sales and Customer Management
Customer Database: Maintain a database of customers, including contact information, order history, and preferences.
Sales Reporting: Generate sales reports, including sales volume, revenue, and customer segmentation.
Customer Support: Provide support tools for managing customer inquiries, complaints, and service requests.
Financial Management
Invoicing and Payments: Generate invoices for customer orders and manage payment processing.
Expense Tracking: Track and manage expenses related to production, inventory, and operations.
Financial Reporting: Generate financial reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
Reporting and Analytics
Operational Reports: Generate reports on various operational aspects, such as production efficiency, inventory turnover, and order fulfillment.
Data Analytics: Provide tools for analyzing data trends and performance metrics to support decision-making.
Integration with External Systems
ERP Integration: Integrate with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems for seamless data exchange and process coordination.
Accounting Software: Integrate with accounting software for financial management and reporting.
User Interface and Experience
Dashboard: Provide an intuitive dashboard for users to access key metrics, tasks, and system functionalities.
Customizable Views: Allow users to customize their views and access relevant information based on their roles.
Non-Functional Requirements
Performance
Efficiency: Ensure the system performs efficiently under varying loads, including high volumes of transactions and data.
Response Times: Provide quick response times for user interactions, data processing, and report generation.
Scalability
Data Scalability: Scale the system to handle increasing volumes of data, such as inventory records and production orders.
User Scalability: Support a growing number of users and concurrent access without performance degradation.
Availability
High Availability: Ensure high availability with minimal downtime (e.g., 99.9% uptime) to support continuous operations.
Disaster Recovery: Implement disaster recovery and backup solutions to protect data and ensure system continuity.
Security
Data Protection: Secure sensitive data, including financial information and customer records, through encryption and access controls.
Compliance: Adhere to relevant data protection regulations and standards (e.g., GDPR) to ensure privacy and security.
Usability
User Interface: Design a user-friendly and intuitive interface to facilitate ease of use and navigation.
Accessibility: Ensure the system is accessible to users with disabilities and provides a consistent experience across devices.
Compatibility
Cross-Platform Support: Ensure compatibility with various devices and operating systems, including desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.
Browser Compatibility: Support major web browsers to ensure accessibility for all users.
Maintainability
Modular Design: Maintain a modular and well-documented codebase to facilitate updates and maintenance.
Automated Testing: Implement automated testing and continuous integration practices to ensure system stability.
Reliability
Error Handling: Provide robust error handling and recovery mechanisms to minimize system errors and downtime.
Monitoring: Implement monitoring tools to detect and address issues proactively.
Compliance
Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards, including those related to textile manufacturing and labor practices.
Quality Standards: Adhere to industry quality standards and best practices.
Efficiency
Resource Optimization: Optimize resource usage (e.g., memory, processing power) to ensure efficient operation and cost-effectiveness.
Data Processing: Implement efficient data processing and storage practices to handle large volumes of operational data.
