About this template
This template gives you a full-featured inventory management app that covers everything from catalog management to purchase orders. The real-time dashboard shows stock health at a glance: total SKUs, items in stock, low-stock warnings, and out-of-stock flags. A needs-attention section surfaces what requires action right now, so nothing slips through.
The product catalog handles all the details: SKU, barcode, category, location, reorder thresholds, supplier links, and cost tracking. Admin-defined custom fields let you track industry-specific data like lot numbers or expiry dates. Stock movements are logged automatically, giving you a complete audit trail of what came in, what went out, and why — including transfers between locations. Purchase orders flow from draft to received, with partial receiving and automatic stock updates built in.
Stackwise includes AI features that bring enterprise-grade capabilities to smaller teams. Smart reorder suggestions analyze consumption patterns and lead times. Demand forecasting projects stock levels 30, 60, or 90 days out. Anomaly detection flags unusual movements before they become problems. A natural language search lets you query inventory conversationally instead of clicking through filters.
The app ships with a fully functional demo mode so anyone can explore every feature before connecting their own data.
Best Use Cases
Retail Inventory Management
Track products across your store or multiple locations with real-time stock levels and low-stock alerts. The purchase order workflow handles supplier ordering, and AI demand forecasting helps you stock the right amount before you run out.
Warehouse and Fulfillment Operations
Use the location hierarchy to organize inventory by warehouse, zone, aisle, shelf, and bin. Log every movement with an automatic audit trail. The barcode quick-entry mode speeds up receiving and shipping, and purchase order partial receiving handles split shipments without manual workarounds.
Food Service and Perishable Goods
Monitor stock levels alongside supplier lead times to keep fresh inventory rotating. Use custom fields to track expiry dates and lot numbers. The anomaly detection flags unusual consumption spikes or unexpected drops so you can catch waste or spoilage early.
Internal Supply Management
Let team members browse available inventory and submit requests through the requestor role, while managers handle approvals and restocking. The system tracks who requested what and when, keeping your supply room organized and accountable.
Getting Started
Step 1: Remix This Template
Click "Remix" to create your copy, loaded with demo data: sample products, suppliers, stock movements, and open purchase orders.
Step 2: Familiarize Yourself With the Project
Go to User > Settings > Knowledge, and read what's under "Project knowledge" to understand the intended architecture and functionality before you start customizing.
Step 3: Customize Your Brand
Update colors and your company logo. The clean interface uses status indicators that work with any brand.
Step 4: Set Up Your Catalog and Locations
Add products with SKUs, barcodes, categories, and warehouse locations. Define reorder thresholds and link items to preferred suppliers. Set up your location hierarchy and add custom field definitions for industry-specific attributes.
Step 5: Connect Your Tools
Configure authentication for your team and assign roles: admin, manager, or requestor. Set up notification preferences and import existing data through CSV upload.
Step 6: Go Live
Deploy with one click. Lovable handles hosting, security, and performance.
Step 7: Iterate and Make It Yours
Continue building and make any changes to the app to suit your team's exact preferences and workflows.
Features & capabilities
Real-time stock dashboard
Metric cards show total SKUs, in-stock counts, low-stock warnings, and out-of-stock flags with live updates. A needs-attention section highlights items requiring action.
Product catalog with SKU, barcode, and categories
Central registry for every item with detailed attributes, pricing, and supplier links.
Custom fields for industry-specific needs
Admin-defined custom fields (text, number, boolean, date, select) let you track expiry dates, lot numbers, or any attribute your industry requires.
Stock movement audit trail
Every inventory change is logged with item, quantity, direction, timestamp, user, and reference notes.
Stock transfers between locations
Move inventory between warehouses, zones, or bins with tracked transfer movements and updated balances.
Purchase order workflow
Create, submit, and track purchase orders from draft through receiving with automatic stock updates.
Partial and full receiving
Mark items as partially or fully received against a purchase order, with stock adjusting automatically.
Supplier directory with performance metrics
Track supplier contacts, terms, order history, average lead times, and fulfillment accuracy in one place.
AI smart reorder suggestions
Analyze consumption patterns and supplier lead times to recommend optimized reorder thresholds and quantities.
Demand forecasting with 30/60/90-day projections
Project future stock levels with visual charts that highlight when items are expected to fall below threshold.
Anomaly detection
Automatically flag unusual movements like unexpected spikes, large adjustments, or sudden drops.
Natural language inventory search
Query inventory conversationally instead of clicking through filters.
Role-based access control
Three roles with distinct permissions — admins configure, managers operate, requestors browse and request.
Barcode support with printable labels
Generate and print barcode labels for items, and use quick-entry scan mode for faster stock movements.
Multi-location warehouse hierarchy
Organize inventory by warehouse, zone, aisle, shelf, and bin with transfer tracking between locations.
Inventory requests and approval workflow
Staff submit item requests that queue for manager approval, with status tracking through the full lifecycle.
Analytics — turnover, supplier performance, cost breakdown
Built-in reports for stock turnover rates, supplier lead times, spend by supplier, cost by category, and movement trends.
CSV import and export
Bulk import products, suppliers, and movements from CSV files, and export any dataset for external use.
Configurable notification system
Alerts for low stock, zero stock, PO reminders, overdue orders, and request updates with per-type toggle preferences.
Command palette with keyboard shortcuts
Press CMD+K (or Ctrl+K) to instantly search items, suppliers, orders, and navigate to any page.
Onboarding tour and guided walkthrough
First-time users get an interactive tooltip tour of key features and an optional step-by-step walkthrough of the core workflow.
Help center with searchable FAQ
Built-in help page with categorized, searchable FAQ covering getting started, inventory management, purchase orders, analytics, and settings.
One-click demo mode with seed data
Explore every feature with pre-loaded sample products, suppliers, movements, and purchase orders.


