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SISTEM INFORMASI MANAJEMEN INVENTARIS BERBASIS WEB DI PANADA COFFEE MENGGUNAKAN METODE RAPID APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT

Introduction

Sistem informasi manajemen inventaris berbasis web di panada coffee menggunakan metode rapid application development. Sistem informasi manajemen inventaris berbasis web untuk Panada Coffee. Mengatasi masalah manual dengan metode RAD, tingkatkan akurasi dan efisiensi pengelolaan stok UKM.

Abstract

For small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) such as cafes, technological advances, particularly the internet and web-based applications, offer solutions for inventory management. Currently, Panada Coffee still uses a manual system, which causes many problems, including recording errors, product tracking issues, and miscommunication. Consequently, it is recommended to use the Rapid Application Development (RAD) method to build a “Web-Based Inventory Management Information System.” The RAD method was chosen because it is flexible and accessible anywhere, and allows rapid development according to the specific needs of cafe owners through direct involvement. The purpose of this study is to design and build a web-based inventory management information system for Panada Coffee. This system will have a user-friendly user interface and aims to reduce errors and data loss. Ultimately, this research is expected to help improve accuracy and speed in the entire inventory management process, from data collection, stock management, requests, repairs, to the management of incoming and outgoing goods. The authors used three methods to collect data. First, interviews to obtain further information. Second, conducted documentation by analyzing previous records, such as inventory reports. Finally, they studied literature by reading relevant journals to understand theories and compare research results. This research replaces the manual system with a web-based inventory management information system at Panada Coffee. The researchers recommend developing a system with integration with finance and sales.

Review

This paper addresses a pertinent issue for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) such as cafes, specifically focusing on inventory management at Panada Coffee. The authors clearly articulate the problems inherent in manual inventory systems, citing common challenges like recording errors, product tracking difficulties, and communication breakdowns. In response, the study proposes the development of a "Web-Based Inventory Management Information System" utilizing the Rapid Application Development (RAD) method. This approach is justified by RAD's purported flexibility, accessibility, and capacity for rapid development tailored to specific user needs through direct involvement, laying a solid foundation for the proposed solution's suitability. The methodology adopted by the researchers appears practical for the project's scope, combining interviews for in-depth information, documentation analysis of existing records, and a literature review for theoretical grounding and comparative analysis. The system's objectives are well-defined: to design and build a user-friendly web-based system aimed at reducing errors and data loss, thereby improving accuracy and speed across critical inventory processes, including data collection, stock management, requests, repairs, and goods movement. This comprehensive set of functionalities suggests a robust system designed to tackle the identified shortcomings of the manual approach effectively. While the abstract effectively outlines the problem, proposed solution, and development methodology, a key area for further detail in the full paper would be the presentation of concrete results and an evaluation of the implemented system's actual impact. Although it states the research "replaces the manual system," the benefits are primarily presented as expectations, such as reducing errors and improving accuracy. Future iterations or a subsequent study could empirically validate these anticipated improvements. The authors' recommendation to integrate the system with finance and sales functions is a forward-thinking suggestion, indicating an understanding of the broader operational needs of SMEs and pointing towards valuable avenues for system expansion and increased business intelligence.

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