Dukan Daari Inventory Management System

Small retail businesses, particularly in emerging markets, face persistent challenges in inventory management, often due to the lack of cost-effective digital solutions. This paper presents Dukan Daari, a desktop-based inventory management system designed specifically to meet the needs of Small and Medium- Sized Enterprises (SMEs). Built with Java and MySQL, Dukan Daari provides a user-friendly interface and robust functionality, including real-time stock updates, role-based access control, transaction logging and integrated supplier and customer management. By automating key business functions, the system significantly reduces manual errors and enhances operational efficiency. This study details the architecture, design and development of Dukan Daari, evaluates its performance and discusses potential future advancements to support scalability and integration with online retail platforms.