📦 Inventory Management System

Welcome to the Inventory Management System – a powerful MERN stack application built to streamline inventory tracking, manage stock levels, track orders and shipments, and generate insightful reports. Perfect for businesses needing efficient, real-time management of inventory.

🚀 Features

• Product Management
  Add, edit, and categorize products with detailed information and easy search functionality.

• Stock Level Tracking
  Monitor product stock in real time and set low-stock alerts for proactive inventory management.

• Order and Shipment Management
  Track orders from placement to delivery, and manage all stages of the shipping process seamlessly.

• Comprehensive Reporting
  Generate reports for stock levels, product history, sales trends, and other critical data for inventory optimization.

• User Authentication & Roles
  Secure login system with role-based access control to ensure data security and manage permissions.

🌐 Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js with Bootstrap
• Backend: Node.js & Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT)

📥 Installation & Setup

To run the system locally, follow these instructions:

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/nishitsaha52/CountR.git
   cd CountR

2. Install Dependencies

   # Install backend dependencies
   cd server
   npm install
   
   # Install frontend dependencies
   cd ../client
   npm install

3. Set Up Environment Variables
   Configure environment variables in .env for both backend and frontend:

   SERVER_PORT=5000
   DB_URI=your_mongodb_uri
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
   

4. Run the System

   # Start the backend server
   cd server
   npm start
   
   # Start the frontend app
   cd ../client
   npm start

5. Access the System
   Navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the Inventory Management System.

🔍 Usage

1. Manage Products
   Add or update product details and monitor stock levels with ease.

2. Track Orders and Shipments
   Oversee each order’s journey from processing to shipping.

3. Generate Reports
   View and export insightful reports for stock levels, sales, and trends to help with strategic planning.

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! To get involved:

1. Fork this repository
2. Create a new branch for your feature: git checkout -b feature-name
3. Commit your changes: git commit -m 'Add feature'
4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature-name
5. Open a pull request for review.

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