What Does an Inventory System Cost to Build?
Real-time stock tracking, purchase orders, barcode scanning, and low-stock alerts — tailored to your supply chain.
Project type: Inventory Management System
Feature Breakdown
| Feature | Hours | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Product & SKU Management | 16 | Product catalog with variants, SKUs, images, categories, and custom attributes. |
| Stock Tracking & Locations | 20 | Real-time stock levels across multiple warehouses with transfer and adjustment logs. |
| Purchase Orders & Receiving | 18 | Create POs, track supplier shipments, and reconcile received quantities against orders. |
| Barcode / QR Scanning | 12 | Mobile-friendly barcode and QR code scanning for quick lookups, receiving, and stocktakes. |
| Low-Stock Alerts & Reorder Points | 10 | Configurable thresholds with email/SMS alerts and auto-generated reorder suggestions. |
| Reporting & Analytics | 12 | Stock valuation, turnover rates, dead-stock identification, and exportable reports. |
| User Roles & Audit Trail | 7 | Role-based access with a complete audit log of every stock change, order, and adjustment. |
Total estimated hours: 95
Pricing Tiers
- AI PM: $2/hr — Total: $190
- AI-managed project execution
- Automated milestone tracking
- Daily progress reports
- Quality assurance checks
- Live PM: $3/hr — Total: $285
- Dedicated human project manager
- Weekly strategy calls
- Priority support channel
- Supply chain workflow review
- Data migration planning
- Live PM + Dev: $5/hr — Total: $475
- Dedicated PM and senior developer
- Real-time pair programming sessions
- Code review on every pull request
- Performance testing with large catalogs
- Post-launch support included
Agency Comparison
| Approach | Typical Cost | Typical Timeline | Bookuvai Cost | Bookuvai Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Agency | $20,000 – $65,000 | 2 – 5 months | $190 – $475 | 3 – 4 weeks |
| Freelancer | $7,000 – $22,000 | 2 – 4 months | $190 – $475 | 3 – 4 weeks |
| In-House Team | $40,000 – $100,000 | 3 – 6 months | $190 – $475 | 3 – 4 weeks |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can it integrate with our e-commerce platform?
- Yes. We build sync connectors for Shopify, WooCommerce, and custom storefronts so inventory stays accurate across all sales channels.
- Does it support multiple warehouse locations?
- Absolutely. Stock levels, transfers, and reporting are location-aware from the start. You can add new locations anytime.
- What about barcode hardware?
- The system works with standard USB/Bluetooth barcode scanners and smartphone cameras. No proprietary hardware required.