Supply Manager CLI

A command-line inventory management system acting as a middleware between suppliers and hospital distributors. This tool helps track, distribute, and report inventory activities effectively with secure and structured data storage.

🚀 Features

• 🔐 Password encryption for secure access
• 📦 Receive supplies from suppliers
• 🚚 Distribute inventory to hospitals
• 🧾 Full transaction logs for audit and tracking
• 🔍 View, search, or update details:
  • Items
  • Hospitals
  • Suppliers
• 📊 Generate Reports:
  • List of suppliers and the items they supply
  • List of hospitals and the items distributed to them
  • Monthly summary of all supply and distribution transactions
• 💾 Text-based JSON storage (no external database required)

🛠️ Technologies Used

• Python – Core programming language used to build the CLI
• Inquirer – For creating interactive terminal menus
• JSON – Used as the format for storing structured data in text files

📁 Data Storage

All data (inventory, suppliers, hospitals, and transactions) is stored in JSON-formatted text files locally. This makes the system lightweight and easy to maintain without the need for external databases.

👨‍⚕️ Use Case

Designed for use in hospital networks or logistics departments to ensure:

• Transparency in medical supply distribution
• Efficient stock and transaction tracking
• Clear reporting for accountability and planning