Develop a User-Friendly Stock Management Application for Small Businesses: A Case Study of Community Enterprises in Thailand
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This research aimed to develop an information system that aids in the storage of product quantities inventories and product sales revenue. The application operates on the Android platform. This research used qualitative interviews with OTOP entrepreneur and community enterprises in Thailand to develop a user-friendly stock management application for small businesses. Results showed that the IOK Stock inventory application improved inventory tracking and sales revenue management, leading to increased efficiency and profitability.
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