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

FeatureHoursDescription
Product & SKU Management16Product catalog with variants, SKUs, images, categories, and custom attributes.
Stock Tracking & Locations20Real-time stock levels across multiple warehouses with transfer and adjustment logs.
Purchase Orders & Receiving18Create POs, track supplier shipments, and reconcile received quantities against orders.
Barcode / QR Scanning12Mobile-friendly barcode and QR code scanning for quick lookups, receiving, and stocktakes.
Low-Stock Alerts & Reorder Points10Configurable thresholds with email/SMS alerts and auto-generated reorder suggestions.
Reporting & Analytics12Stock valuation, turnover rates, dead-stock identification, and exportable reports.
User Roles & Audit Trail7Role-based access with a complete audit log of every stock change, order, and adjustment.

Total estimated hours: 95

Pricing Tiers

  • AI PM: 10 credits/build-hour — Total: 950 credits
    • Fully automated AI build pipeline
    • Automated milestone tracking
    • Daily progress reports
    • Quality assurance checks
  • Live PM: 15 credits/build-hour — Total: 1,425 credits
    • Everything in AI PM, plus priority processing and support
    • Weekly strategy calls
    • Priority support channel
    • Supply chain workflow review
    • Data migration planning
  • Live PM + Dev: 25 credits/build-hour — Total: 2,375 credits
    • Everything in Live PM, plus AI agents support & SLA
    • Priority human-in-the-loop engineering
    • Code review on every pull request
    • Performance testing with large catalogs
    • Post-launch support included

Agency Comparison

ApproachTypical CostTypical TimelineBookuvai CostBookuvai Timeline
Traditional Agency$20,000 – $65,0002 – 5 months$190 – $4753 – 4 weeks
Freelancer$7,000 – $22,0002 – 4 months$190 – $4753 – 4 weeks
In-House Team$40,000 – $100,0003 – 6 months$190 – $4753 – 4 weeks

Frequently Asked Questions

Can it integrate with our e-commerce platform?
Yes. The platform builds 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.