| Keywords: | Inventory Management, Micro and Small Enterprises, Django, Flutter, Mobile App, Supply Chain, Payment Integration, Subscription System |
| Abstract: | Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) in Ethiopia face critical challenges in managing their
inventory, sales, supplier coordination, credit tracking, and payment collection processes.
Manual approaches are prone to inefficiencies, inaccuracies, and a lack of visibility into
business performance. This research introduces a Smart Stack Management System with
Supply Chain and Payment Integration, a mobile-based solution designed to automate and
streamline core operations for MSEs. Developed using Flutter and Django Rest Framework, the
system supports real-time inventory tracking, credit sales handling, supplier–retailer interaction,
payment via Chapa, and subscription-based access. Findings from testing and evaluation show
that the system significantly enhances operational efficiency, reduces stock outs, and provides
valuable insights to retailers. This paper presents the system architecture, development
methodology, user flows, and potential impact on the Ethiopian business ecosystem. |
