Proceedings of the 19th National Student Research Forums (SRF)

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.