For Prima Commerce, a leading Croatian furniture manufacturer and the country’s largest furniture retail chain, we are developing a sophisticated mobile application designed to optimize the inventory process. Built natively for Android, this tool enables fast, precise, and real-time data collection of stock levels.
Inventory—the systematic recording and verification of stock—is a fundamental logistics and accounting process in both manufacturing and retail sectors. Traditionally, this involves significant manual work, paperwork, and time, and is prone to human error. Digitizing this process is key to improving accuracy and overall operational efficiency.
Technological foundation and QR code scanning
The app leverages QR code scanning via the device’s camera. A QR code (Quick Response code) encodes product data—such as item ID, name, category, or warehouse location. After scanning, it communicates securely with the central server to fetch product details from the database. The user enters the actual quantity on hand, and this data is automatically synchronized with the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system—eliminating manual data entry and reducing errors.
Business benefits of mobile inventory management
A major advantage of this solution is cost efficiency. Instead of investing in dedicated barcode scanners, clients can use any Android device with a camera, significantly lowering the implementation cost. This flexibility enables inventory execution across all areas—warehouse, showroom, or transit zones—without additional hardware. The intuitive interface also shortens employee training time and enhances data-entry accuracy.
Security and reliability considerations
Data security is a priority. Communication between the app and the server uses HTTPS encryption, and every input is validated and logged. Offline storage ensures data retention during network outages, with automatic syncing once a connection is restored—preventing data loss even in challenging conditions.
Custom features tailored to client requirements
Collaborating closely with Prima Commerce stakeholders, we have tailored the app to their business procedures. Features include location-based scanning, optional comments per item, and inventory reporting. The modular design allows future extensions—such as integration with Bluetooth printers for inventory sheets, connection to scales, or embedding quality-control modules.
Role of digital tools in business transformation
Digital solutions like this play a crucial role in modernizing traditional industries. In furniture manufacturing and retail—with its high SKU volumes—accurate inventory is vital to streamline logistics and align stock with demand. Automating stock counting reduces errors, boosts data-processing speed, and ensures reliable data for decision-making.
Companies that adopt such tools benefit from enhanced operational efficiency, improved stock control, and agile market responsiveness. Meanwhile, employees enjoy streamlined workflows, leading to higher motivation and performance.
Client-focused development and sustainable delivery
Our methodology emphasizes user experience, system reliability, and long-term maintainability. We co-develop with clients, continuously testing and refining to align with real-world workflows. This ensures the final product addresses actual business needs and everyday challenges.
We believe that the inventory application developed for Prima Commerce will significantly improve their daily operations, ensuring accurate stock data across the organization. This project exemplifies how digital transformation can be pragmatic, cost-effective, and tailored to true business needs.