What is ioe?
IOE is a comprehensive inventory management system developed with Django, specifically designed for retail stores, small warehouses, and merchandise sales locations.
Problem
Retail stores and small warehouses currently manage inventory with manual processes or fragmented software, leading to inefficient tracking, frequent stockouts, and human errors in inventory management
Solution
A web-based inventory management tool that enables users to track stock in real-time, automate reordering, and generate sales reports, e.g., syncing multi-location inventory and integrating POS data
Customers
Retail store owners, small warehouse managers, and merchandise sellers (ages 25-55) needing centralized inventory control
Unique Features
Django-based architecture for scalability, built-in retail-specific workflows (e.g., batch expiration alerts), and offline-first capability for low-connectivity environments
User Comments
Simplified multi-store stock management
Reduced overstocking costs
Intuitive dashboard for non-tech users
Missing barcode scanner integration
Affordable for small businesses
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt with 480+ upvotes (as of October 2023), 850+ active users, and $12k MRR
Market Size
The global inventory management software market is projected to reach $3.2 billion by 2027 (Grand View Research, 2023)
