DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PRODUCT EXPIRY ALERT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM | IJCT Volume 13 – Issue 2 | IJCT-V13I2P2
International Journal of Computer Techniques
ISSN 2394-2231
Author
ABEL SAMUEL B., MASAJUWA ABRAHAM O., JIMOH AYOMIDE K., BABALOLA AYOMIDE S., AJAYI OLUWABUKOLA F.
Abstract
Effective management of product expiration dates is crucial for businesses to minimize losses, ensure consumer safety, and maintain regulatory compliance. This research project focuses on the design and implementation of a Product Expiry Alert Management System to automate the tracking and notification of approaching expiration dates for perishable goods. The system integrates a database for storing product details, an intuitive user interface for easy management, and an automated alert mechanism that notifies users when products are nearing expiration. The development follows a structured software engineering approach, utilizing web and mobile-based technologies for accessibility. The system aims to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve inventory management across industries such as retail, healthcare, and food services. Testing and evaluation confirm the system’s reliability, usability, and effectiveness in real-world scenarios. This research contributes to smart inventory solutions and provides a scalable framework for expiry date monitoring in various business environments.
Keywords
Alert Management System, Data Base, Expiration Date, Inventory Management, Product Expiry, Waste Reduction.
Conclusion
The development and implementation of the advanced product inventory control system mark a significant step forward in addressing the challenges faced by pharmacies in managing product expiration and inventory levels. The project successfully integrates automated alert generation, real-time dashboard analytics, and comprehensive sales processing into a single, cohesive platform. Through the rigorous application of agile methodologies, the system was developed with an emphasis on scalability, flexibility, and user-friendliness. The administrator module, in particular, demonstrates a well-thought-out approach to data management and proactive decision support by incorporating functionalities that not only monitor stock levels and expiry dates but also offer actionable recommendations. Concurrently, the employee module provides frontline staff with the necessary tools to efficiently process sales and manage transactions, ensuring that operational workflows remain uninterrupted. Despite these achievements, the system’s performance evaluations suggest that further enhancements in error handling and concurrency management would improve its robustness in high-volume environments. Overall, the project lays a strong foundation for modern inventory control systems and presents a viable framework for future enhancements in automated retail management.
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How to Cite This Paper
ABEL SAMUEL B., MASAJUWA ABRAHAM O., JIMOH AYOMIDE K., BABALOLA AYOMIDE S., AJAYI OLUWABUKOLA F. (2026). DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A PRODUCT EXPIRY ALERT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. International Journal of Computer Techniques, 13(2). ISSN: 2394-2231.
