The Purpose of this Zenventory Gadgets Inventory System using MySql in VB.NET is to be used by Gadgets Companies specializing in selling gadget products to customers.
Every aspect of an inventory record saved in a database may be quickly retrieved. Aside from the capabilities listed above, the Navigation Bar contains additional features that can be accessed.
View stock – branch, customer, quantity on stock details, view store – supplier, customer details, change the password, and get comprehensive reports are only a few of the features.
Supplier name, item name, and date are the three sorts of search categories. Symbol numbers are used to organize all of the item data with suppliers in ascending order. Individual and Group are the two search categories available to users.
A student’s record can be erased from the database if he or she drops out or departs the school. The Institution Information tab contains details about the school as well as contact information.
Because it is not time-consuming, the Inventory Management System project aids in the management of items/goods in a short period of time. The users will find this project to be simple to use and understand.
You must have Visual Studio IDE installed on your computer to run this project. The source code for the Inventory Management System in VB.NET is available for free download. Take a peek at the image slider below for a demonstration of the project.
The main features are:
- Supplier – Add,Delete,Update
- Product – Add,Delete,Update
- Stock In – adds quantity to the product
- Stock Out – sales out quantity
- Reports – sales report, and all summary reports
- Database Manipulation. – Create Database and Tables.
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Download Source Code here: Zenventory Gadgets Inventory System using MySql in VB.NET
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Technology stack and requirements
To run this VB.NET project, you need the following on your development machine:
- Visual Studio 2019 or later. The free Community Edition is enough for building, debugging, and running the project.
- .NET Framework 4.7.2 or higher. Most Windows 10 and 11 systems have it preinstalled through Windows Update.
- MySQL Server 8.0 or MSSQL Express 2019. Choose whichever your capstone panel prefers; both work with VB.NET data adapters.
- MySQL Connector/NET or SqlClient library. Add via NuGet Package Manager inside Visual Studio.
- Crystal Reports (optional). Required only if the project generates printable reports; install the runtime redistributable.
Installing the source code
The download link contains a ZIP archive with the full solution. Extract and set up in five steps:
- Extract the archive to a folder outside Program Files (avoids permission issues).
- Open the .sln file in Visual Studio. It loads the full solution with all forms and modules.
- Restore NuGet packages. Right-click the solution then Restore NuGet Packages if prompted.
- Import the database. Locate the .sql file in the archive and import via phpMyAdmin (MySQL) or SQL Server Management Studio.
- Update the connection string in App.config or module code to match your local database name, user, and password.
How to use this project for your BSIT capstone
This VB.NET project maps cleanly to standard BSIT capstone documentation. Suggested chapter alignment:
- Chapter 1 (Introduction). Discuss the problem the system solves in real-world context. Cite Philippine business or academic use cases where a manual process could be replaced.
- Chapter 2 (Review of Related Literature). Compare this system’s features against 5-10 similar published projects. Cite journals like IJERT or IEEE Access for academic-standard sources.
- Chapter 3 (Methodology). Include Use Case Diagram, Data Flow Diagram, Entity Relationship Diagram, and Activity Diagram covering all major workflows in the system.
- Chapter 4 (Results and Discussion). Screenshot each module of the running system with a caption explaining what data it processes and which user role interacts with it.
- Chapter 5 (Conclusion and Recommendations). Identify features that could be added in a Version 2, such as web dashboard, mobile app, or REST API export.
Modules typical of Zenventory Gadgets Inventory System using MySql
Inventory-management-style systems in VB.NET usually include these modules:
- Product master data. CRUD forms for adding, editing, and archiving products with SKU, price, and category.
- Stock receiving. Record incoming inventory batches from suppliers with quantity, cost, and expiry date if applicable.
- Sales / Point of Sale. Cashier interface with barcode scanning, quantity, subtotal, discount, and change calculation.
- Stock adjustment. Manual correction entries for damage, expiry, or shrinkage with reason codes.
- Reports. Sales-by-day, stock-on-hand, top-selling products, and low-stock alerts.
- User management. Role-based login (Admin, Cashier, Manager) with password hashing and audit trail.
Common enhancements for capstone review
- Barcode integration. Add a USB barcode-scanner input field on the POS form for faster checkout.
- Multi-branch support. Add a Branch table so a single database serves multiple store locations.
- Auto reorder alerts. Send email notification when stock falls below a defined threshold.
- Data export to Excel. Use ClosedXML or Microsoft.Office.Interop to export reports for offline analysis.
Official documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this VB.NET inventory management system work?
Tracks stock levels per item per warehouse, handles stock-in/out, stock-take, reorder alerts. Reports: inventory valuation, slow-moving stock, top-selling items.
What Visual Studio and SQL Server versions does this VB.NET project require?
Most projects use VB.NET WinForms on .NET Framework 4.5+ with SQL Server 2012 Express or higher. To run: install Visual Studio 2019 / 2022 (Community is free) with the ‘Desktop development with .NET’ workload, install SQL Server Express + SSMS, open the .sln file, build, run.
How do I set up the database for this VB.NET project?
Open SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and connect to your SQL Server (e.g. localhost\SQLEXPRESS). Right-click Databases, choose Restore Database OR New Database then import the included .sql script. Update the connection string in App.config (or in code-behind Module) with your server name + credentials. Rebuild and run.
Can I use this VB.NET project for a BSIT capstone or thesis?
Yes, VB.NET is one of the most accepted languages by Philippine BSIT panels. Extend it: add role-based access (admin/staff/customer login redirect), Crystal Reports or RDLC reports, dashboards with Chart control, audit log, multi-branch support. Pair with Chapter 1-5 documentation matching your panel’s rubric.
Why am I getting ‘connection error’ or ‘cannot find SQL Server’?
Three common VB.NET issues: (1) Connection error: SQL Server isn’t running. Open SQL Server Configuration Manager and verify SQL Server (SQLEXPRESS) service is started. (2) Wrong server name in connection string. Try .\SQLEXPRESS, (local)\SQLEXPRESS, or your machine name. (3) Login failed: SQL Server is set to ‘Windows-only’ authentication. Switch to Mixed Mode in SSMS Server Properties, Security.
Where can I find more VB.NET projects with source code?
Browse the VB.NET Projects hub for the full library. For C# WinForms alternatives see C# Projects. For ASP.NET web alternatives see ASP.NET Projects. For BSIT capstone idea lists see 150 Best Capstone Project Ideas.
