International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)
Sort Out: A Smart Inventory Management System Using Descriptive Analytics and Rule-Based Algorithm for Mini Grocery Stores
Published February 26, 2026 • Vol. 11, Issue 2, pp. 136–148Open Access
DOI: 10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.110200012
Abstract
This research introduces Sort Out, an Intelligent Inventory Management System tailored to tackle the persistent issues of manual inventory tracking and product management in small grocery stores. Numerous small retailers encounter difficulties like excessive inventory, stockouts, erroneous recordkeeping, and slow reactions to changes in stock levels. To address these challenges, the system combines Descriptive Analytics with a Rule-Based Algorithm to automate essential tasks like product tracking, expiration monitoring, and report creation. The system's design is created according to the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) approach. Information is collected from chosen mini grocery stores via interviews and observations to identify user needs. The development process employed PHP, MySQL, and XAMPP as main tools, with the interface design refined for ease of use and accessibility.
Keywords: Mini grocery stores continue to rely heavily on manual inventory tracking
| Journal | International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS) |
|---|---|
| ISSN | 2454-6194 |
| Volume / Issue | Volume 11, Issue 2 |
| Pages | 136–148 |
| Publication date | February 26, 2026 |
| DOI | 10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.110200012 |
| Publisher | RSIS International |
| License | Open Access |
How to cite this article
Jefferson Suya, Gian Carlo Rodillas, Xianne Jhuztin Tubog, & Roland Christopher Doctor (2026). Sort Out: A Smart Inventory Management System Using Descriptive Analytics and Rule-Based Algorithm for Mini Grocery Stores. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), 11(2), 136-148. https://doi.org/10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.110200012
BibTeX
@article{Jefferson2026,
title = {Sort Out: A Smart Inventory Management System Using Descriptive Analytics and Rule-Based Algorithm for Mini Grocery Stores},
author = {Jefferson Suya and Gian Carlo Rodillas and Xianne Jhuztin Tubog and Roland Christopher Doctor},
journal = {International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS)},
volume = {11},
number = {2},
pages = {136--148},
year = {2026},
doi = {10.51584/IJRIAS.2026.110200012},
publisher = {RSIS International}
}