Parcel Tracking System

The Parcel Tracking System is a web-based application developed to manage parcel booking, shipment tracking, and delivery operations between multiple branches. The system allows administrators and branch staff to register parcels, monitor shipment status, update parcel movements, and provide customers with real-time tracking information using a unique reference number. The system minimizes manual work, improves shipment accuracy, and enables efficient parcel management across different branch locations.

Project Objectives

• Automate parcel booking and delivery management.
• Track parcel movement between branches.
• Generate unique tracking numbers for every parcel.
• Maintain branch and employee information.
• Allow customers to track parcel status.
• Improve delivery efficiency and reduce manual errors.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, Bootstrap, JavaScript
• Backend: PHP
• Database: MySQL
• Web Server: Apache (XAMPP/LAMP/WAMP)

Parcel Tracking System Project Modules

• Administrator Module: The administrator has complete control over the system.
  • Dashboard
  • Manage branches
  • Manage users
  • Manage parcels
  • Update parcel status
  • View parcel tracking history
  • Manage system settings
    
• Branch Staff Module: Branch employees can perform shipment-related operations.
  • Login
  • Register new parcels
  • Update shipment status
  • View assigned parcels
  • Track parcel movement

• Customer Module:
  • Track parcels using the reference number.
  • View the current shipment status.
  • View parcel movement history.

Functional Requirements

Branch Management

• Add branch
• Edit branch
• Delete branch
• Store address and contact information

User Management

• Administrator login
• Branch staff login
• User authentication
• User role management

Parcel Management

• Register sender details
• Register recipient details
• Select source branch
• Select destination branch
• Enter parcel dimensions
• Calculate shipping price
• Assign tracking number
• Update shipment status

Parcel Tracking

• Search parcel by reference number
• View shipment history
• Display current status
• Show date and time of each update

System Settings

• Company name
• Email
• Contact number
• Office address
• Cover image

Database Design

Branches Table: Stores information about all company branches.

Fields:

• Branch ID
• Branch Reference Code
• Street
• City
• Province
• ZIP Code
• Country
• Contact Number
• Date Created

Users Table: Stores administrator and branch employee information.

Fields:

• User ID
• First Name
• Last Name
• Email
• Password
• User Type
• Branch ID
• Date Created

Parcels Table: Stores all shipment information.

Fields:

• Parcel ID
• Reference Number
• Sender Name
• Sender Address
• Sender Contact
• Recipient Name
• Recipient Address
• Recipient Contact
• Parcel Type
• Source Branch
• Destination Branch
• Weight
• Height
• Width
• Length
• Shipping Price
• Current Status
• Date Created

Parcel Tracks Table: Stores parcel movement history.

Fields:

• Tracking ID
• Parcel ID
• Shipment Status
• Date Created

System Settings Table: Stores application information.

Fields:

• Company Name
• Email
• Contact Number
• Address
• Cover Image

Parcel Status Workflow

Typical parcel status flow:

1. Parcel Registered
2. Accepted at Origin Branch
3. Dispatched
4. In Transit
5. Arrived at Destination Branch
6. Out for Delivery
7. Delivered

Additional statuses may include:

• Pending
• Held
• Returned
• Cancelled

System Workflow

1. Administrator creates branches.
2. Administrator creates branch users.
3. Staff registers a new parcel.
4. System generates a unique tracking number.
5. Parcel is dispatched.
6. Staff updates shipment status during transportation.
7. Customer enters the tracking number.
8. System displays the latest shipment information.

Advantages

• Faster parcel processing
• Real-time shipment tracking
• Reduced paperwork
• Centralized branch management
• Accurate shipment history
• Better customer service
• Improved operational efficiency

Future Enhancements

• SMS notifications
• Email notifications
• QR Code generation
• Barcode scanning
• GPS vehicle tracking
• Online payment gateway
• Mobile application (Android & iOS)
• Delivery proof upload
• Reports and analytics dashboard
• Automatic shipping charge calculation

Conclusion

The Parcel Tracking System is an efficient logistics management solution that automates parcel registration, shipment tracking, and delivery management. It provides accurate tracking information, improves operational efficiency, reduces manual errors, and enhances customer satisfaction through a centralized and reliable parcel management platform.

Download Parcel Tracking System

₹0.00Add to cart