Cheah Dei Xuan1, Heshalini Rajagopal1, Shayla Islam1, Neesha Jothi1, Sook Fern Yeo2,3, Kay Hooi Keoy4
1Institute of Computer Science and Digital Innovation, UCSI University,
56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2Faculty of Business, Multimedia University, Jalan Ayer Keroh Lama,75450
Melaka, Malaysia
3Department of Business Administration, Daffodil International University,
Dhaka 1207, Bangladesh
4Graduate Business School, UCSI University, 56000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
pp. 115–126 ABSTRACTAs businesses increasingly embrace digitalization,
the transformative impact of technology becomes evident, making various
aspects more streamlined and manageable. This, in turn, has the potential
to alleviate workloads and contribute to Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles. The
primary objective of this study was to conduct research and develop a web-based
application for efficient business stock management, aligning with SDG
9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption
and Production). This application empowers employees to monitor their stock
levels, helping to prevent stockouts and improve business performance,
thereby addressing SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). The development
process adhered to the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) model and
utilized technologies such as the Vue 2 framework, JavaScript, HTML5, and
Tailwind CSS to code the web-based application, contributing to SDG 9 by
promoting technological innovation. In addition, a cloud-based database
was established to store shop-related data securely, reducing the risk
of data loss due to disasters or human errors, aligning with SDG 11 (Sustainable
Cities and Communities). Furthermore, the web-based system was designed
to conduct stock checks and monitoring, providing valuable insights into
product statistics and notifying shopkeepers when stock levels are low,
which supports SDG 12 by promoting responsible consumption and production.
As part of the sustainability efforts, a digital receipt system was implemented
as the default option for customers instead of traditional hardcopy receipts.
This initiative aligns with SDG 13 (Climate Action) by reducing paper consumption
and waste, as hardcopy receipts often contain non-recyclable chemical substances.
In summary, the web-based application's contributions encompass promoting
business efficiency, preventing stock shortages, and reducing paper usage,
all of which align with various SDGs and ESG principles, ultimately fostering
sustainable and responsible business practices. ARTICLE INFOArticle HistoryReceived
14 December 2022Accepted 24 September 2023KeywordsStocktakingWeb-based
applicationSustainable business
JAALR10202
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