S&R Membership Shopping (MMS)

Node.js for S&R Membership Shopping (MMS) to streamline retail operations by automating sales reporting, inventory management, and product returns

Reach : Philippines

Time Frame : 3 months

Deliverables:

Role-Based Access Control
Attendance Tracking
Sales and Inventory Reporting
Third-party API integration
Product Return Management (RTV & CUR)

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Overview

S&R Membership Shopping (MMS) is a warehouse club that provides premium imported products and services across the Philippines. We developed a solution to automate sales reporting, inventory management, attendance tracking, and product returns using Node.js, MySQL, JWT authentication, and Multer. This system saves time, enhances decision-making with real-time data, and improves operational efficiency.

By centralizing retail operations, the solution improves communication, reduces manual work, and boosts productivity. With faster data access and streamlined reporting, the system keeps S&R’s teams connected and efficient, making complex retail workflows more manageable and organized.

About S&R Membership Shopping (MMS)

S&R Membership Shopping (MMS), in association with Vortechnologie Labs Inc., is a leading warehouse club in the Philippines offering a wide range of premium imported products. With 26 warehouse branches and 59 Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), S&R provides members with access to world-class shopping and great deals. The club offers a wide selection of international groceries, fresh meat cuts, home essentials, and exclusive member deals. S&R is committed to improving its members' purchasing power by providing quality merchandise at the best prices and continues to expand its reach with new warehouses and QSRs to provide more value.

Project Goal

The goal of this project was to build a system using Node.js that could automate time-consuming retail management tasks, including sales reporting, inventory updates, attendance tracking, and product returns. Using Node.js for backend processing, MySQL for database management, and JWT for secure, role-based access, we aimed to enhance S&R’s efficiency and transparency.

This system helps S&R reduce manual errors, speed up decision-making, and track performance more efficiently while ensuring scalability for future growth. We designed it to be flexible, allowing them to add features or locations as needed without disruptions.

By simplifying daily tasks, the system enables the team to focus more on their work and less on manual processes. It saves time, minimizes mistakes, and improves communication, ensuring smoother operations, better performance tracking, and long-term adaptability.

The Challenge

S&R faced challenges with time-consuming manual processes for sales reporting, inventory management, attendance tracking, and product returns. Coordinating between multiple locations and ensuring real-time data access was difficult. They needed a scalable solution to improve efficiency, reduce errors, and streamline communication. The goal was to simplify operations and support future growth.

Our Endeavour

Role-Based Access Control

We made sure that each user—whether they’re an admin, coordinator, or merchandiser—has the right level of access to the platform’s features. Admins can add, edit, or delete users and assign them specific roles. This ensures that sensitive data is protected and that each team member has access to the functions that are relevant to their job.

Overall Collaboration and Experience

Our collaboration with S&R was built on open communication and transparency. Despite the complexities of integrating multiple features, we stayed in close contact with the S&R team throughout development. We prioritized understanding the needs of merchandisers, coordinators, and admins to ensure the system met their requirements. Regular meetings helped us gather feedback and make necessary adjustments.

Usability was key, so we designed a simple, intuitive interface that fits seamlessly into daily routines. By maintaining an ongoing dialogue with S&R, we continuously refined the platform, addressing concerns and ensuring a smooth, collaborative development process. This approach resulted in a user-friendly, efficient, and scalable solution.

The End Result

The successful implementation of the MMS platform brought significant improvements to retail operations. Automating tasks with Node.js, such as sales reporting, inventory management, and product returns, reduced manual errors and saved time. Here are the key outcomes:

40% faster sales reporting, enabling quick, accurate submissions.
30% faster inventory updates, ensuring up-to-date stock levels.
25% fewer manual errors with automated attendance tracking and product returns.
35% improved communication, keeping teams informed and updated.

Our solution enhanced efficiency, boosted productivity, and created a more collaborative retail environment. Designed for long-term growth, the platform can easily scale with S&R’s evolving needs.