Development and implementation of an integrated food commodities reservation and management system for the Kasu Majlis cooperative society using structured approach

Abstract

This paper presents the development and implementation of an integrated food commodities reservation and management system for  the KASU Majlis Cooperative Society. Developed using PHP and MySQL within the XAMPP environment, this web-based system addresses  inefficiencies in the existing manual process, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and member satisfaction within the cooperative  society. This research identifies key challenges, such as delays and inaccuracies in processing requests and inventory management. In  response, an automated system has been developed to modernize these processes. The key features include user registration,  reservation tracking, and inventory management. The system allows users to confirm their details, view available commodities, reserve  items online, check costs, and print reservation forms with email notifications sent upon request submission. These features ensure  convenience, transparency, and efficiency. The system was designed using the waterfall model because of its simplicity and ease of implementation. Comprehensive testing was conducted to validate the reliability and performance of the system. The results from the implementation show significant improvements in request-handling accuracy and operational efficiency. Feedback from users indicates  increased satisfaction owing to the user-friendly interface and timely updates of the system. The successful deployment of this system  demonstrates its potential to enhance operational workflow, reduce waiting times, and improve communication between members and  executive officers. This study offers a practical and scalable solution to common challenges in cooperative management, providing a  foundation for future advancements in automated systems for similar cooperatives or organizations.