Inventory, Billing & Growth — Reimagined
A custom Desktop + Android system for barcode inventory tracking and GST billing
Drawing inspiration from the warm, artisanal elegance of shristibykrishna.in — wine, gold and cream tones — this proposal outlines a complete digital backbone for your boutique: from the shelf to the bill counter to the cloud.
What We're Building For You
In simple terms — a system that lets you track every saree and product by a printed barcode, bill customers instantly with correct GST, apply discounts with a code, and never lose your data — even your staff can use it from a phone.
Desktop Inventory App
Add new stock, print barcode labels for each item/variant, track quantities across categories (sarees, fabrics, accessories) and see real-time stock levels.
Companion Android App
Your staff scan barcodes on the move with their phone — check stock, update counts, or look up an item's price/details instantly at the counter or warehouse.
GST Billing & Checkout
Generate proper GST-compliant bills at checkout, itemized with tax breakup, ready to print or share with the customer digitally.
Discount Codes
Staff enters a discount amount/code at billing — the system applies it instantly and reflects it correctly on the GST bill.
Cloud Sync & Backup
Every sale, scan and stock update syncs to a secure server automatically — so your data is safe even if a system, an a Android device or shop computer is lost or damaged.
Disaster Recovery
In case of theft, fire, hardware failure or accidental deletion, your entire inventory and billing history can be restored from the cloud within hours, not weeks.
How It Works — In Everyday Terms
Here's the simple day-to-day flow once the system is live in your boutique:
Technical Landscape (in brief)
The system is built on a clean two-tier setup so changes can be tested safely before they reach your live store:
🧪 Development (Dev)
A private testing environment where new features and fixes are built and verified before they ever touch your real data — ensuring your live billing is never disrupted.
🏬 Production (Prd)
The live environment used daily in your boutique — desktop app, Android app, billing and cloud sync — kept stable, fast and reliable.
Investment Summary
A transparent, one-time + predictable recurring cost structure — no hidden charges.
| Item | Details | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| One-time Build Charge | Design, development & deployment of Desktop App + Android App + GST Billing + Discount engine + Cloud Sync | ₹5,000 |
| AI Development Charge | AI-assisted engineering effort to build all major features — estimated at 1 month for this scope | ₹6,000 |
| Barcode Scanner Integration | Configuring & integrating a professional USB/Bluetooth barcode scanner with the desktop billing system (plug-and-play setup, auto-submit on scan) | ₹2,000 |
| Server Hosting (Yearly) | Secure cloud server for sync, backup & disaster recovery — billed annually | ₹7,200 / year |
| Server Maintenance | Routine server upkeep, monitoring & security patches | Free |
| Future Changes / Enhancements | Any code-level changes or new features after launch — billed monthly only when requested, starting at this rate | ₹2,000 / month onward |
| Estimated Total to Launch (one-time) | ₹13,000 | |
| Recurring (Year 1, hosting only) | ₹7,200 / year | |
Note: the barcode scanner device itself is purchased separately by you (see recommended hardware below). The ₹2,000 above covers our work to integrate and configure it with your system.
Recommended Barcode Scanner Hardware
The system works with any standard USB/Bluetooth barcode scanner — it plugs in like a keyboard, so there are no drivers to install. Below are the professional-grade scanners we recommend (device purchased by you; our ₹2,000 integration charge covers setup & configuration). For mobile/warehouse stock-taking, your staff's phone camera already works through the Android app — no extra device needed.
Zebra DS2208 — Recommended
2D Wired USB · approx ₹6,000–8,000
Reads your barcode labels and QR codes — including codes shown on a customer's phone screen. The best value and most reliable choice for the billing counter.
Honeywell Voyager 1450g
2D Wired USB · approx ₹7,000–9,000
Premium build quality, excellent on glossy/laminated labels. A strong alternative to the Zebra in the same class.
Zebra DS2278
2D Bluetooth Wireless · approx ₹10,000–13,000
Cordless freedom at the counter with a charging cradle included. Ideal if you want to scan larger items without moving them to the scanner.
Why This Approach
Fast to Launch
AI-assisted development means your core system can be built and deployed quickly without compromising quality.
Safe by Design
The Dev/Prd split means your live billing counter is never disrupted by ongoing improvements.
Built to Grow
As your boutique grows — more staff, more stores, more stock — the same system scales with you.