Custom Workflow Management System

Challenge

This project is a custom workflow management system developed using Core PHP and MySQL, designed to streamline the workflow and job management process for businesses. The system includes robust administrative functionalities and a user-friendly frontend, allowing efficient handling of client jobs, proof management, and production tracking.

Key Features:

Admin Panel:

  1. User Management:

    • Admins can create, update, and delete users.
    • Role-based access control for different users (e.g., admin, manager, staff).
  2. Group Management:

    • Manage user groups for easier assignment of roles and permissions.
    • Group-based permissions to control access for various sections.
  3. Permission Management:

    • Fine-grained control over what each user or group can access.
    • Define custom permissions for job management, proofing, and approval tasks.
  4. Priorities:

    • Set and manage priority levels for different jobs to ensure critical tasks are handled first.
    • Track priority changes in real-time to improve efficiency.
  5. Proof Queue:

    • Manage and track all proofing jobs in a dedicated queue.
    • Admins can review uploaded proofs and manage feedback loops with clients.
  6. Production Queue:

    • Organize jobs in a production queue for better workflow management.
    • Track each job as it moves through different stages of production.
  7. Client Management:

    • Manage client profiles, contact information, and communication history.
    • Add, edit, or remove clients and assign jobs to specific clients.
  8. Jobs Management:

    • Admins can create, assign, and monitor jobs.
    • Easily track job status, progress, and completion timelines.
  9. Category Management:

    • Organize jobs and clients into different categories for better visibility and reporting.
  10. Banner Management:

    • Admins can manage promotional banners and announcements across the system’s interface.
    • Banners can be displayed to users for important updates or promotions.
  11. Approval Logs:

    • Comprehensive logs of job approvals, including timestamps, approvers, and comments.
  12. Notes Logs:

    • Track and store any notes added to jobs for improved communication and clarity within the team.

Frontend:

  1. User Login:

    • A secure user login system that allows registered users to access their personalized dashboard.
  2. My Jobs:

    • Users can view all their assigned jobs, track progress, and check status updates.
    • Filter jobs by categories like pending, in progress, completed, etc.
  3. Upload Proof:

    • Clients and users can upload proof files for review.
    • Admins receive notifications for new proof uploads, which then appear in the Proof Queue.
  4. Add Tracking Number:

    • Users can add tracking numbers for jobs to ensure that deliveries and shipments are accurately tracked.
  5. Upload Files:

    • Users can upload files related to their jobs, such as designs, proofs, or other relevant documents.
  6. Add Notes:

    • Users can add notes to their jobs, allowing for better communication between clients, staff, and the admin team.

This system offers a powerful and flexible solution for managing jobs, clients, and proofing workflows. The Core PHP and MySQL foundation ensures high performance, scalability, and customizability, while the intuitive admin panel allows for smooth operation and user management across various roles. The frontend provides a seamless experience for clients and users to track their jobs, upload necessary files, and communicate efficiently.