Mobile Warehouse Inventory System
Mobile-first FIFO inventory management eliminating product spoilage and streamlining warehouse operations with real-time Android tracking.
Note: Originally developed in FileMaker, this application has been visually reimagined with AI to showcase the user experience and interface design to modern audiences.
The Challenge
Warehouse operations previously relied on clipboards and manual data entry to track inventory movements, leading to inaccurate physical counts, poor stock rotation (FIFO) compliance, and delays in locating specific pallets.
Staff struggled to quickly determine the oldest received date for items, increasing the risk of expiration and product spoilage.
The Digital Asset
We designed a mobile-first Stock Rotation application on Android and a comprehensive inventory tracking system that connects physical warehouse locations to digital records. Staff can instantly Receive, Move, or Adjust inventory by scanning item codes.
Key Capabilities
- Mobile Stock Rotation interface with one-tap access to Receive, Move, Adjust
- Digital item search and adjustment via numerical keypad
- Master inventory tracking by Received Date, Inv. Tag #, Exp. Date, Location
- Delivery schedule dashboard for incoming shipments
- Integrated label printing with barcode data
- Real-time synchronization with master inventory system (Heartland Edison)
Business Impact
Eliminated Spoilage
FIFO compliance displays items by Received Date and Expiration Date, ensuring oldest stock is pulled first, drastically minimizing waste.
Real-Time Accuracy
Mobile Adjust and Move functions record physical stock changes instantly, providing highly accurate Quantity on Hand (QOH) data.
Accelerated Receiving
Edison Labels feature allows staff to quickly print standardized SKU labels with tracking data, streamlining the receiving process.
Optimized Efficiency
Ruggedized Android device eliminates manual write-downs and desktop data entry, making warehouse staff significantly more productive.
Technical Highlights
- Mobile Platform: FileMaker Go on Android, optimized for handheld devices in warehouse environment
- Barcode Ready: Foundation for barcode scanner integration with Inv. Tag #, SKU, Location fields
- Integration: Synchronized with Heartland Edison master inventory system for financial records
- Location Tracking: Dynamic tracking of individual inventory tags across multiple physical locations
- Label Printing: Custom barcode label generation with Received Date, Expiration Date, and SKU data
Why Mobile-First for Warehouse Management?
This project demonstrates the power of mobile-first design for logistics. By putting critical functions (Receive, Move, Adjust) directly in the hands of warehouse staff via Android, we eliminated the disconnect between physical operations and digital records.
The result: zero spoilage, real-time accuracy, and significantly more productive warehouse operations—all built on FileMaker's rapid development platform with Android deployment.