Hi All
I've been looking at ofbiz recently to replace an old automotive used parts
inventory system that ran as an application on the client. At a location data
is shared via a single mysql database on the server on the site.
The main features of ofbiz we require are the inventory and account management
systems.
ie in ofbiz terms,
Facilities to setup the inventory and receiving of stock.
Party Manager to set up the suppliers, clients and other contact details.
Catalog to set up the products. Which I need to figure out how to import
vehicles and parts as these will mostly be standard for all clients.
So the main functionality we require is already in ofbiz. Everything extra is
just gravy.
I expect the main areas that would need to be written are some level of
enhancement to the inventory system to handle used parts. However as far as I
can tell ofbiz does have specific items stored so I can store say a specific
honda civic bonnet with a dent it in. Where make (honda), model (civic) are
features.
I still need to understand the way the ofbiz inventory system works more to say
what would store the dent, ie just a description and quality (a = perfect, b =
damaged etc).
The other main work is in the UI. I only want a limited set of the normal
functionality to make it as simple and similar to the old program so the
current user base is as comfortable as possible.
I'm not sure what is the best way to achieve this. My present assumption is to
create a new application in hotdeploy with new UI pointing back to the same
functions as the main ofbiz application. I think this means I also need to
include some of the ecommerce functionality as we do want to sell parts but it
will only be operated by staff. (is there another way to sell products?)
So there is my quick introduction.
Any comments to help my initial thoughts?
I welcome suggestions as to how to progress or other directions I may have
missed.
I have seen mention in the mailing lists about automotive and second-hand parts
in ofbiz and would love to hear if there was anyone with more experience
developing in these areas.
Thanks
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