ThriftTrack

ThriftTrack is a Windows-based thrift store management system designed to streamline and simplify the operations of second-hand stores. It helps manage inventory, track donations, process orders, handle payments, and generate reports, all from a user-friendly interface.

📌 Features

• User Authentication
  • Admin login and access control
• Member Management
  • Add, view, and delete Customers and Donors
• Inventory Management
  • Add, update, and delete products
  • Track product categories, prices, and quantities
• Order Management
  • Place orders with support for multiple products
  • View and manage order history
• Payment Processing
  • Capture payment method, order total, and customer info
  • Display invoice details after payment
• Donation Tracking
  • Maintain donor records
  • Log number of donations per donor
• Reporting
  • View invoices and sales reports through a dedicated ReportForm

🛠️ Technologies Used

• Language: VB.NET
• Framework: .NET Framework (Windows Forms)
• Database: Microsoft SQL Server
• Reporting: Crystal Reports / ReportViewer (optional)

📁 Project Structure

ThriftTrack/
├── Forms/
│   ├── LoginForm.vb
│   ├── DashboardForm.vb
│   ├── MemberForm.vb
│   ├── ProductForm.vb
│   ├── OrderForm.vb
│   ├── PaymentForm.vb
│   ├── ReportForm.vb
├── Modules/
│   └── DatabaseModule.vb
├── Assets/
│   └── Images, icons, resources
├── Database/
│   └── thrifttrack\_db.sql (Schema and seed data)
└── README.md

⚙️ Setup Instructions

1. Clone the repository:

git clone [(https://github.com/HermitPurple77/BBThriftTrack.git)]

2. Open in Visual Studio:

• Open ThriftTrack.sln

3. Configure the database:

• Restore thrifttrack_db.sql in SQL Server
• Update your connection string in DatabaseModule.vb:

  Dim con As New SqlConnection("Data Source=.\SQLEXPRESS;Initial Catalog=thrifttrack_db;Integrated Security=True")

4. Run the application:

• Press F5 in Visual Studio

👥 User Roles

• Admin: Full access to all modules
• Staff (Optional Future Scope): Restricted access to inventory and order modules

🚀 Future Enhancements

• Mobile app integration
• Online store module (web-based portal)
• AI-based product pricing suggestions
• Email and SMS notification system

🧑‍💻 Contributors

• Srinidhi S – Developer
• Diya S – Co Developer

📄 License

This project is free to use and modify. No license restrictions.