Canteen Food Ordering and Management System

This project involves creating a Canteen Food Ordering and Management System. The system will facilitate online food ordering, manage inventory, and provide real-time updates for both customers and staff.

System Overview

The Canteen Food Ordering and Management System includes the following features:

• Customer Ordering: Customers can view the menu, place orders, and track their order status.
• Admin Dashboard: Administrators can manage menu items, track orders, and oversee inventory.
• Inventory Management: Keep track of ingredient stock levels and reorder when necessary.
• Order Tracking: Real-time tracking of orders from placement to delivery.
• Reporting: Generate reports on sales, inventory levels, and order history.

Implementation Guide

Follow these steps to develop the canteen food ordering and management system:

1. Set Up Project Environment

   Create a new PHP project and set up a MySQL database. Use tools like XAMPP or WAMP for local development.

2. Design Database Schema

   Design tables for users, menu items, orders, and inventory. Example schema:

   
                           -- Users table
                           CREATE TABLE users (
                               id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
                               username VARCHAR(50) UNIQUE,
                               password VARCHAR(255),
                               role ENUM('customer', 'admin') NOT NULL
                           );
   
                           -- Menu Items table
                           CREATE TABLE menu_items (
                               id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
                               name VARCHAR(100),
                               description TEXT,
                               price DECIMAL(10, 2),
                               image VARCHAR(255)
                           );
   
                           -- Orders table
                           CREATE TABLE orders (
                               id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
                               user_id INT,
                               order_date TIMESTAMP DEFAULT CURRENT_TIMESTAMP,
                               status ENUM('pending', 'preparing', 'completed') DEFAULT 'pending',
                               FOREIGN KEY (user_id) REFERENCES users(id)
                           );
   
                           -- Order Items table
                           CREATE TABLE order_items (
                               id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
                               order_id INT,
                               menu_item_id INT,
                               quantity INT,
                               FOREIGN KEY (order_id) REFERENCES orders(id),
                               FOREIGN KEY (menu_item_id) REFERENCES menu_items(id)
                           );
   
                           -- Inventory table
                           CREATE TABLE inventory (
                               id INT AUTO_INCREMENT PRIMARY KEY,
                               item_name VARCHAR(100),
                               quantity INT,
                               reorder_level INT
                           );
                       

3. Develop User Authentication

   Implement user authentication for customers and administrators. Use PHP sessions or a framework like Laravel for managing user login and roles.

4. Create Menu Management

   Build functionality for admins to add, update, and delete menu items. Create a user-friendly interface for managing the menu.

5. Implement Ordering System

   Allow customers to browse the menu, place orders, and view order status. Implement order tracking and management features for both customers and admins.

6. Develop Inventory Management

   Track ingredient levels and set up automatic alerts for low stock. Include functionality for admins to update inventory levels and reorder items as needed.

7. Generate Reports

   Create reporting features to track sales, inventory levels, and order history. Use PHP to generate and display reports based on user queries.

8. Testing and Deployment

   Thoroughly test the system to ensure all functionalities work correctly. Deploy the application to a web server or cloud hosting service.