Tools and Materials Used
Tools and Materials Used
Figma, Figjam, Illustrator, pencil and paper
Figma, Figjam, Illustrator, pencil and paper
SAS is a digital inventory management system tailored for small supermarkets transitioning to digital-first solutions.
SAS is a digital inventory management system tailored for small supermarkets transitioning to digital-first solutions.
In recent years, local supermarkets have faced growing competition from large retail chains and online grocery platforms that offer wider product ranges, better discounts, and seamless digital experiences. While these modern players use data and technology to stay efficient, many local stores still depend on manual methods, making it hard to keep up.
In recent years, local supermarkets have faced growing competition from large retail chains and online grocery platforms that offer wider product ranges, better discounts, and seamless digital experiences. While these modern players use data and technology to stay efficient, many local stores still depend on manual methods, making it hard to keep up.
Problem
Problem
Local supermarkets often lack an optimized system for inventory management.
Local supermarkets often lack an optimized system for inventory management.
Some stores use outdated digital software while others still rely on manual methods such as spreadsheets or pen-and-paper tracking. Manual inventory processes are time-consuming, prone to human error, and existing digital solutions are often outdated.
Some stores use outdated digital software while others still rely on manual methods such as spreadsheets or pen-and-paper tracking. Manual inventory processes are time-consuming, prone to human error, and existing digital solutions are often outdated.
Interview Insights and Observations
Interview Insights and Observations
To understand the situation better, we went to 5 local supermarkets to take interviews and observe how they operate.
To understand the situation better, we went to 5 local supermarkets to take interviews and observe how they operate.
Role Mapping
Role Mapping
User Persona
User Persona
User Journey
User Journey
Solution
Solution
An Inventory Management System that gives accurate market analysis and suggestions, and helps businesses make informed decisions
An Inventory Management System that gives accurate market analysis and suggestions, and helps businesses make informed decisions
This solution automates inventory tracking, reduces manual work, and minimizes errors. By using real-time sales data and market insights, it helps store owners make smarter procurement decisions, avoid stock issues, and scale efficiently. Its simple interface saves time and boosts profitability through data-driven suggestions.
This solution automates inventory tracking, reduces manual work, and minimizes errors. By using real-time sales data and market insights, it helps store owners make smarter procurement decisions, avoid stock issues, and scale efficiently. Its simple interface saves time and boosts profitability through data-driven suggestions.
Challenge
Chances of manual error:
Manual data entry increases chances of human errors. Also, physical accounts are prone to be misplaced or damaged.
No business overview:
Current systems does not give any insights on what decisions to take that helps run the business. . . .
Lack of market insights:
Existing systems do not give its user any information about current market demand. .
Difficult for first users:
Complicated and unnecessary user journey, paired with unpleasant and cramped UI makes it difficult for first time users to navigate through it
How the app helps
Digital-first approach:
Digital systems help keep all records in one place while also reducing manual errors. . .
Helps make business decisions:
Charts and graphs helps the owner understand about their current state of business with respect to sales, suppliers, and product movement.
Market trends and relevant suggestions:
AI powered trend summary and market information, demand and surplus, that helps the owner make informed decisions
Ease of use
Simpler user journey, with clear directions and visual harmony makes it easier to onboard new users
Challenge
Chances of manual error:
Manual data entry increases chances of human errors. Also, physical accounts are prone to be misplaced or damaged.
No business overview:
Current systems does not give any insights on what decisions to take that helps run the business. .
Lack of market insights:
Existing systems do not give its user any information about current market demand. .
Difficult for first users:
Complicated and unnecessary user journey, paired with unpleasant and cramped UI makes it difficult for first time users to navigate through it
How the app helps
Digital-first approach:
Digital systems help keep all records in one place while also reducing manual errors .
Helps make business decisions:
Charts and graphs helps the owner understand about their current state of business with respect to sales, suppliers, and product movement.
Market trends and relevant suggestions:
AI powered trend summary and market information, demand and surplus, that helps the owner make informed decisions
Ease of use
Simpler user journey, with clear directions and visual harmony makes it easier to onboard new users
Visual Design
Visual Design
Final Design
Final Design
