Blockchain Inventory Management System

A decentralized inventory management system built on blockchain technology to ensure product authenticity and traceability. This project combines smart contracts with a modern web interface to provide a secure and transparent way to manage product inventory.

Project Structure

The project consists of three main components:

1. Smart Contracts (/contracts)

   • Contains the core blockchain logic
   • Handles product registration, verification, and inventory management
   • Ensures data immutability and transparency

2. Frontend Application (/trustdrive)

   • Modern React-based web interface
   • User-friendly dashboard for inventory management
   • Real-time blockchain interaction

3. Backend Server (/trustdrive_server)

   • Handles API requests
   • Manages database operations
   • Integrates blockchain functionality with traditional systems

Features

• Product authenticity verification
• Real-time inventory tracking
• Secure product registration
• Transparent supply chain management
• User authentication and authorization
• Blockchain-based data immutability

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• MetaMask or similar Web3 wallet
• Hardhat development environment
• MongoDB (for backend storage)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone [repository-url]
cd Blockchain-Inventory-Management-for-Displaying-Genuine-Products

2. Install dependencies:

# Install root dependencies
npm install

# Install frontend dependencies
cd trustdrive
npm install

# Install backend dependencies
cd ../trustdrive_server
npm install

3. Configure environment variables:
   • Create .env files in both frontend and backend directories
   • Add necessary configuration (see respective README files for details)

Development

1. Start the local blockchain:

npx hardhat node

2. Deploy smart contracts:

npx hardhat run scripts/deploy.js --network localhost

3. Start the backend server:

cd trustdrive_server
npm run dev

4. Start the frontend application:

cd trustdrive
npm start

Testing

Run the test suite:

npx hardhat test

For gas usage reports:

REPORT_GAS=true npx hardhat test

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Support

For support, please open an issue in the GitHub repository or contact the development team.