Point of Sale and Inventory database schema

Question

I’m trying to create a basic Point of Sale and Inventory management system.

Some things to take into account:

• The products are always the same (sa

Answer 1

Brian is correct. Just to add additional info. If you are working into a complete system for your business or client. I would suggest that you start working on the organizational level down to process of POS and accounting. That would make your database experience more extensive... :P In my experience in system development, Inventory modules always start with the stock taking+(purchases-purchase returns)=SKU available for sales. POS is not directly attached to Inventory module but rather will be reconciled daily by the sales supervisor. Total Daily Sales quantities will then be deducted to SKU available for sales. you will work out also the costing and pricing modules. Correct normalization of database is always a must.