Primo

AI-Powered Inventory Intelligence is a smart manufacturing inventory management solution designed to transform how businesses track, identify, and manage raw materials, components, and finished products. Traditional manufacturing inventory processes rely heavily on manual data entry, spreadsheets, database queries, and repetitive workflows. These methods are time-consuming, prone to human error, and often fail to provide real-time visibility into inventory operations. Our solution combines artificial intelligence, optical character recognition (OCR), computer vision, and intelligent automation to simplify inventory management. Using an iOS application, employees can scan manufacturing part numbers, material labels, and inventory bins directly with their device’s camera. The system extracts identifying information, matches it against inventory records, and helps users identify materials without manually searching through databases. Key Features * AI-Powered OCR Scanning: Recognizes manufacturing part numbers, labels, and raw materials through a smartphone camera. * Intelligent Part Identification: Matches scanned information against existing inventory records. * Automated Inventory Tracking: Streamlines inventory updates and reduces repetitive manual entry. * Material Management: Organizes raw materials by specifications, dimensions, gauges, and material types. * Scrap Analysis: Helps track material waste and identify opportunities to improve efficiency. * Root Cause Analysis: Supports the investigation of inventory discrepancies and recurring manufacturing issues. * Inventory Insights: Provides actionable information to support better operational decisions. Real-World Inspiration This project was inspired by my experience working with manufacturing inventory systems, where daily operations involve extracting database records, running macros, reviewing part numbers, and reconciling inventory information. I wanted to create a solution that replaces repetitive manual processes with a faster, more intelligent workflow accessible directly from an iPhone. Vision Our goal is to make advanced inventory intelligence accessible to manufacturers of all sizes. By combining mobile technology with AI-powered recognition and automation, we aim to reduce administrative workload, improve inventory accuracy, minimize material waste, and help manufacturing teams make smarter decisions. We’re not just digitizing inventory. We’re making inventory intelligent.