Glacé Ice Cream Complete Solution
Unified offline POS and online order management system with real-time inventory tracking, recipe-based ingredient management, and comprehensive business analytics.
Executive Summary
nexelix.co successfully developed and deployed a comprehensive, integrated Point of Sale (POS) and e-commerce solution for Glacé Ice Cream, a premium ice cream parlor in Haripur, Pakistan.
Automation Achieved
Manual data entry eliminated
Data Synchronization
Offline POS to cloud dashboard
Ingredient Tracking
Automatic deductions
Business Analytics
Unified view of all operations
The Challenge
Glacé Ice Cream faced several critical operational challenges that required a custom software solution to manage both offline and online operations seamlessly.
Disconnected Systems
Offline POS sales were not integrated with online order management, leading to manual data entry and errors.
Inventory Management Complexity
Kitchen ingredients needed fractional quantity tracking with recipe-based ingredient deduction automation.
Data Synchronization Issues
Offline sales data needed secure sync to cloud dashboard with authentication and duplicate prevention.
Receipt Printing Requirements
Thermal printer support for professional receipts with two-copy printing (customer and shop owner).
Analytics & Reporting
Need for daily, weekly, monthly, and custom date-range filtering with profit calculations.
Multi-User Access Control
Separate dashboards for admin and staff with role-based permissions and data isolation.
The Solution
A hybrid POS + E-Commerce system consisting of a desktop POS application, Next.js web platform, and cloud integration API.
Desktop POS Application
C# WinForms application with billing, product management, kitchen inventory, recipe management, and thermal printing.
Next.js E-Commerce Platform
Modern web application with customer website, staff dashboard, admin dashboard, order tracking, and reviews system.
Cloud Integration & API
RESTful API endpoints for seamless data synchronization between desktop POS and cloud dashboard.
Real-Time Inventory Management
Fractional quantity support (0.001 precision) with recipe-based automatic ingredient deduction.
Comprehensive Analytics
Date-range filtering, sales performance, product analytics, ingredient usage tracking, and profit analysis.
Thermal Printing Integration
ESC/POS command generation with WebUSB API for direct browser-to-printer communication.
Technologies Used
Built with cutting-edge technologies for optimal performance and scalability.
C# WinForms
Desktop POS application framework
Next.js 16
Modern React framework with App Router
MongoDB Atlas
Cloud NoSQL database for dynamic data
TypeScript
Type-safe JavaScript for reliability
Tailwind CSS
Utility-first CSS framework
JWT Authentication
Secure token-based authentication
SQLite
Lightweight database for desktop app
ESC/POS
Thermal printer command protocol
Project Gallery
Explore the various screens and features of the Glacé Ice Cream POS and E-Commerce system.
Main POS Interface
Admin Dashboard
Admin & Staff Login
Admin Settings
Customer Menu
Customer Reviews
Offline Reports
Results & Benefits
The impact delivered by our comprehensive POS and E-Commerce solution.
100% Automation
Manual data entry eliminated with automated calculations and synchronization
Real-Time Visibility
Instant access to sales and inventory data across all channels
Error Reduction
Automated calculations prevent human errors in inventory and sales
Complete Analytics
Unified view of offline and online sales with profit tracking
Scalable Architecture
Cloud-based infrastructure ready for business growth
Customer Experience
Seamless ordering, order tracking, and professional receipts
Key Features
Unified Sales Management
- Offline POS sales tracked and synced to cloud
- Online orders managed through staff dashboard
- Complete analytics with filtering options
Advanced Inventory Management
- Fractional quantities (0.001 precision)
- Recipe-based automatic ingredient deduction
- Low stock alerts and inventory movements
Professional Receipt Printing
- ESC/POS compatible thermal printers
- Two-copy printing (customer & shop owner)
- Direct printing from web dashboard
Security & Access Control
- Role-based access (Admin & Staff)
- JWT token-based authentication
- Complete data isolation between channels
Project Success
The Glacé Ice Cream POS and E-Commerce integration project demonstrates nexelix.co's capability to deliver complex, integrated software solutions that solve real business problems. By combining a desktop POS application with a modern web platform, we created a unified system that provides complete visibility and control over business operations.
"nexelix.co delivered a complete solution that transformed how we manage our business. The integration between our offline POS and online dashboard is seamless, and the analytics help us make data-driven decisions."— Glacé Ice Cream Management