Delivery Management System (DMS)

A robust system designed to optimize delivery operations, enhance real-time visibility, and streamline inventory management. This project implements core logistics functionalities including route optimization using the Nearest Neighbor strategy and automated package tracking.

🚀 Features

• Route Optimization: Implements the Nearest Neighbor Strategy to calculate the most efficient delivery paths.
• Real-time Tracking: Updates delivery status dynamically as drivers scan packages.
• Data Management: Handles route and inventory data using CSV and JSON formats for flexibility.
• Role-Based Access: Distinct modules for Drivers (Mobile App interface), Inventory Managers, and System Administrators.
• Security: Ensures secure data handling for customer and delivery information.

🛠️ System Architecture

The system is composed of the following key components:

1. Mobile Application: Interface for drivers to scan packages and view routes.
2. DMS Backend: Processes logic for route optimization and status updates.
3. Database: Stores persistent data for routes, inventory, and user logs.
4. Inventory Manager: Tools for overseeing stock levels and package entry.

📂 Project Structure

delivery_management_system/
├── data/                  # CSV and JSON files for Route Database
├── src/                   # Source code for the application
│   ├── algorithms/        # Optimization logic (e.g., Nearest Neighbor)
│   ├── models/            # Data models (Driver, Package, Route)
│   └── utils/             # Helper functions for file I/O
├── docs/                  # Documentation and diagrams (GRL models, etc.)
└── README.md

🔧 Installation & Setup Clone the repository

git clone [https://github.com/akshitbhalla15/delivery_management_system.git](https://github.com/akshitbhalla15/delivery_management_system.git)
cd delivery_management_system

Prerequisites

[Insert Language, e.g., Python 3.8+ or Java 17]

[Insert Frameworks, e.g., Pandas, NumPy, or Spring Boot]

Install Dependencies

Bash

Example for Python

pip install -r requirements.txt 💻 Usage Load Data: Ensure your routes.csv or inventory.json files are placed in the data/ directory.

Run the System:

Bash

Command to start the application

python main.py Run Optimization: Select the "Optimize Route" option in the CLI/GUI to generate the delivery path.

🤝 Contributing Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request for any enhancements.

Fork the Project

Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)

Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')

Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)

Open a Pull Request

📄 License Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.

👥 Authors Akshit Bhalla - Initial work & Architecture

[Riley Muir] - Collaborator