Project Structure

This section provides an overview of Project Structure.

📁 SmartChain ERP Project Structure

This document outlines the structure of the SmartChain ERP project, designed for modularity, scalability, and ease of maintenance.

🗂 Project Structure

1. Core Modules

These are the primary functionalities that drive the platform.

  • Authentication & Authorization

    • User registration, login, and role-based access control.
    • Two-factor authentication and OAuth integration.

  • ERP Core

    • Ledger management, financial reporting, and expense tracking.
    • Integration with GST-compliant invoicing.

  • Supply Chain Management (SCM)

    • Real-time inventory tracking using IoT.
    • Automated stock replenishment and demand forecasting.

  • AI-Powered Automation

    • Predictive analytics for supply and demand management.
    • Workflow customization for enhanced efficiency.

  • Blockchain Module

    • Immutable transaction logging for supply chain traceability.
    • Smart contracts for secure vendor agreements.

  • ESG Analytics

    • Carbon footprint tracking and reporting.
    • Metrics for social and governance compliance.

2. Frontend

The user-facing component for interaction with the platform.

  • Technology Stack: React.js, TypeScript
  • Components:
    • Dashboard: Displays key analytics and performance metrics.
    • Forms: For data entry, such as invoices, inventory updates, etc.
    • Reports: Visualize financial, SCM, and ESG data.

3. Backend

The server-side logic and APIs for handling requests and storing data.

  • Technology Stack: Node.js, Express.js
  • Key Functionalities:
    • RESTful APIs for CRUD operations.
    • AI services for predictive analytics.
    • Blockchain integration for supply chain logs.
    • ESG data processing.

4. Database

The storage layer for maintaining structured and unstructured data.

  • Technology: PostgreSQL (Relational Database), MongoDB (NoSQL for IoT data).
  • Schema:
    • Users: Roles, permissions, and profiles.
    • Transactions: Financial records and GST data.
    • Inventory: Stock levels, reorder points, and vendor data.
    • Blockchain Logs: Immutable records for supply chain transparency.

5. AI & Analytics

The intelligence layer for the platform.

  • Components:
    • Predictive Models: For inventory optimization.
    • Reporting Dashboards: Generate actionable insights.
    • Workflow Customization: Adaptive system behavior based on user activity.

6. DevOps

Ensures smooth deployment, scaling, and maintenance.

  • Tools:
    • Docker: Containerization for isolated environments.
    • Kubernetes: Orchestration for scalability.
    • CI/CD: Automates testing and deployment pipelines.

7. Documentation

Provides resources for understanding and contributing to the project.

  • Subfolders:
    • API Docs: REST API reference and usage guidelines.
    • User Manual: Step-by-step guide for end users.
    • Developer Guide: Instructions for contributors.

8. Testing

Ensures the platform is reliable and bug-free.

  • Types of Testing:

    • Unit Tests: Verifies individual modules.
    • Integration Tests: Ensures modules work together.
    • Performance Tests: Assesses scalability under load.

  • Tools: Jest, Mocha, Postman for API testing.

9. Deployment

The process of making the platform available for use.

  • Environments:

    • Development: Local environment for developers.
    • Staging: Pre-production environment for testing.
    • Production: Live platform for end-users.

  • Cloud Provider: AWS or Google Cloud for hosting services.

🛠 Development Workflow

  1. Plan: Define features and milestones using Agile methodology.
  2. Develop: Build features and modules in isolated branches.
  3. Test: Execute unit, integration, and performance tests.
  4. Deploy: Merge changes to the main branch and push to production.

🌟 Contribute

We welcome contributions to make SmartChain ERP even better!

  1. Fork the repository.
  2. Create a feature branch.
  3. Submit a pull request with your changes.

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