GenSan Multi-Branch POS

A real-time point-of-sale system for 5 branches across General Santos City, providing unified monitoring and branch-specific operations.

Project Budget: ₱150,000

5

Store Branches

6

Weeks Timeline

Real-time

Dashboard

₱150K

Investment

Project Overview

This project serves as a comprehensive showcase of our multi-branch POS development capabilities, illustrating complete system architecture, implementation workflow, and real-time features based on typical client requirements in General Santos City.

PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
TYPICAL CLIENT REQUIREMENTS:
- 5 branches with different store names
- Different products per branch
- Different locations in General Santos City
- 1 Main Dashboard for real-time monitoring
- Offline capability for unreliable internet
- BIR-compliant receipts
- SMS alerts for large transactions

TECHNICAL GOALS:
- Real-time sync between branches and dashboard
- Local caching for offline operation
- Role-based access (Admin, Manager, Cashier)
- Inventory tracking with alerts
- Sales analytics and reporting
- Secure and reliable data backup

Key Challenges in GenSan Context

Internet Reliability

Frequent power and internet outages require robust offline capabilities.

Power Fluctuations

Unstable power supply requires auto-save and recovery systems.

Geographic Spread

Branches across GenSan need location-aware features like delivery tracking.

6-Week Development Timeline

Our structured approach to delivering the complete POS system within the 6-week timeframe.

1-2

Foundation & Database Design Complete

Design the database schema to support branch-specific products while maintaining a unified structure.

Junior Task: Set up project structure and database models
3

Core POS Development In Progress

Build branch-specific POS interfaces with offline capability. Implement product search, cart management.

Junior Task: Product search, cart functionality, receipt generation
4

Main Dashboard Development Planned

Create the central dashboard with real-time monitoring of all 5 branches.

Junior Task: Sales charts, data tables, login/auth system
5

Integration & Real-time Features Planned

Implement WebSocket connections for real-time updates between branches and dashboard.

Junior Task: WebSocket client, sync offline transactions
6

Testing & Deployment Planned

Rigorous testing across all 5 branch scenarios. Deploy to pilot branch, then roll out to remaining locations.

Junior Task: Unit tests, documentation, user manual

Technology Stack

Selected technologies for optimal performance, reliability, and development speed.

FastAPI

Backend API with async support and automatic documentation

PostgreSQL

Primary database with robust transactional support

Redis

Real-time caching and WebSocket session management

Vue.js

Dashboard frontend with reactive components

PyQt

Branch POS desktop application with offline capability

WebSocket

Real-time communication between branches and dashboard

Twilio API

SMS alerts for large transactions and system notifications

Google Maps

Location tracking for deliveries and branch analytics

Store Branches in General Santos City

Typical 5 branches across GenSan, each with unique characteristics and requirements.

1

SM GenSan Branch

SM City General Santos

Specialty: Electronics & Appliances

Avg Daily Sales: ₱45,000

POS Requirement: High transaction volume
2

KCC Mall Branch

KCC Mall of GenSan

Specialty: Clothing & Fashion

Avg Daily Sales: ₱32,000

POS Requirement: Size/color variant tracking
3

Lagao Branch

Lagao Public Market Area

Specialty: Groceries & Essentials

Avg Daily Sales: ₱28,000

POS Requirement: Bulk pricing integration
4

Calumpang Branch

Calumpang Commercial Area

Specialty: Hardware & Construction

Avg Daily Sales: ₱38,000

POS Requirement: Measurement-based products
5

Dadiangas Branch

Dadiangas Heights

Specialty: Office Supplies & Printing

Avg Daily Sales: ₱25,000

POS Requirement: Custom services billing

System Architecture

How all components work together to create a reliable, real-time POS system.

Central Dashboard

  • Real-time sales monitoring
  • Inventory alerts across all branches
  • Comparative sales reports
  • Employee performance tracking
  • Financial analytics and forecasting
  • SMS/Email notifications

Real-time Sync Flow

Branch Makes Sale
Transaction stored locally
Real-time WebSocket Sync
Immediate update to dashboard
Dashboard Updates
All connected dashboards reflect changes

Branch POS Features

Offline Mode

Local SQLite database for unreliable internet

BIR Receipts

Compliant receipt printing with branch header

Auto Sync

Sync when connection restored

Development Team

Team building the GenSan Multi-Branch POS System.

Senior Software Engineer

Philip Tan - Senior Python Developer
Lead Architect

Philip Tan

Senior Python Software Engineer with 8+ years of experience in building scalable systems, real-time applications, and enterprise solutions.

Expertise

  • Python & FastAPI
  • Real-time Systems
  • Database Architecture
  • Cloud Deployment

Junior Python Developer

Junior Developer

Junior Developer

Aspiring Python developer learning enterprise software development under Senior Engineer mentorship.

Current Tasks

  • Database Models
  • POS Basic Functions
  • Dashboard Components
  • Testing & Documentation

₱150,000 Budget Allocation

Strategic distribution of investment across development phases and resources.

₱100,000
Development
₱30,000
Testing & Deployment
₱20,000
Contingency

Weekly Development Cost

Week 1-2

₱50,000

Week 3

₱25,000

Week 4

₱25,000

Contingency

₱20,000

Project Showcase Value

This showcase project demonstrates:

Complete Workflow

End-to-end development from requirements to deployment

Real-world Architecture

Scalable, real-time multi-branch system design

Production Readiness

Offline capability, error handling, and robustness