A scalable, web-based platform designed to support small-scale dry fish producers in East Africa with digital tools for product traceability, inventory management, and regional market access
# Fisheries Management System (FMS) for Dry Fish in East Africa
A web-based, scalable platform designed to support small-scale fishers and cooperatives in digitizing the dry fish value chain β including product cataloging, inventory management, buyer interaction, and compliance monitoring.
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Overview
The FMS is aimed at:
- Enhancing visibility of dry fish in formal markets
- Providing tools for inventory tracking and traceability
- Improving transparency, data quality, and compliance
- Empowering cooperatives and enabling regional trade
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Core Modules
| Module | Description |
|------------------|------------------------------------------------------------|
| π Dry Fish Catalog | Allows fishers to register dry fish species and batches |
| π¦ Inventory System | Tracks available stock across cooperatives and processors |
| π Buyer Portal | Enables bulk buyers to browse listings and make orders |
| π Admin Dashboard | Supports compliance reports and traceability metrics |
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π οΈ Tech Stack
| Layer | Stack |
|-----------|------------------------|
| Frontend | HTML/CSS/JS *(or React)* |
| Backend | lavrel 8 |
| Database | PostgreSQL / SQLite |
| Hosting | GitHub Pages / Render / Heroku |
# βοΈ Cloud Integration & System Architecture β Fisheries Management System (FMS)
A visual collection showcasing how the Fisheries Management System (FMS) integrates cloud services, enables traceability, and supports fishers and buyers through an accessible, secure, and data-driven platform.
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## βοΈ Cloud Integration Overview
This diagram illustrates how FMS interacts with cloud-based infrastructure for:
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Real-time data syncing between mobile and web clients
- π Secure storage via services like Supabase or IPFS
- π Decentralized tracking using optional blockchain integration
- π± Offline-first support for low-connectivity fishing communities
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## π Platform β¦