🚀 Overview

Stock Manager Advance is a comprehensive invoice and inventory management system designed for small and medium businesses, warehouses, and retail shops. Built with PHP and MySQL, it helps businesses efficiently track stock levels, manage purchases and sales, generate invoices, and create detailed reports. Its user-friendly interface and powerful features make it ideal for real-world business operations, reducing errors and improving workflow.

✨ Key Features

• 📦 Inventory Management – track stock, categories, products, and warehouse locations
• 🧾 Invoice & Billing System – create, edit, and print invoices for sales and purchases
• 💰 Sales & Purchase Tracking – record transactions, track customers and suppliers
• 📊 Reports & Analytics – generate stock, sales, purchase, and profit reports
• 👤 Customer & Supplier Management – maintain detailed records and transaction history
• 🔔 Low Stock Alerts – notifications for low stock levels to avoid shortages
• ⚙️ Admin Dashboard – manage products, users, sales, purchases, and settings
• 🔐 Secure Login & Role Management – admin and user access control
• 🌐 Responsive Design – works on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices
• 📥 Data Export – export reports in PDF or Excel for accounting and record keeping

⚙️ Technical Stack

Backend: PHP 7.4+ / 8+
Frontend: Bootstrap 4/5 + jQuery
Database: MySQL / MariaDB
Server Requirements: Apache/Nginx, PHP 7.4+, MySQL 5.7+, 2GB+ RAM
Integrations: Optional email notifications, PDF/Excel export libraries

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Upload the Stock Manager Advance source code to your web server.
2. Create a MySQL database and import the provided SQL file.
3. Update the config.php or .env file with database credentials and server settings.
4. Set proper folder permissions for cache, uploads, and reports directories.
5. Access the admin panel to configure products, stock, customers, and suppliers.
6. Start managing inventory, sales, and invoices efficiently.

📦 Deliverables

• Full PHP/MySQL source code
• Database SQL file with sample data
• Admin panel access and demo credentials
• Installation and configuration documentation
• PDF/Excel export functionality ready

📱 Supported Platforms

Backend: Windows, Linux, macOS
Web: All modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari)
Mobile: Responsive interface suitable for tablets and smartphones

🧠 Notes

• License: GPL – free to use, modify, and redistribute under GPL terms.
• Customization: Add multi-warehouse support, barcode scanning, custom reports, or third-party integrations.
• Performance Optimization: Database indexing, caching, and lightweight front-end design for faster operations.

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

Developed by Original Author / CodeCanyon. Full credit for the system architecture and features belongs to the original creator.

🔒 Disclaimer

This software is redistributed under the GPL license. Users may download, use, and modify it under GPL terms. Redistribution is intended for educational, development, or demonstration purposes only. The distributor is not affiliated with the original developer and provides no commercial warranty or official support.