Swerve - 1st Place @ HackTech 2025

1st Place in Dryft AI Challenge @ HackTech (Caltech's hackathon)

Swerve - Voltway Procurement Management System - Agentic AI co-pilot that enhances industrial procurement operations.

A comprehensive inventory management system for Voltway electric scooters. This application helps manage parts inventory, track orders, analyze sales data, and monitor supplier reliability.

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Tech Stack

Frontend

• React.js - UI library
• React Router - Navigation
• Tailwind CSS - Styling
• Recharts - Data visualization
• Lucide React - Icons
• MapLibre GL - Interactive maps

Backend

• Python - Backend language
• Flask - Web framework
• Firebase Admin SDK - Database interaction

Database

• Firebase Firestore - NoSQL database
• Firebase Authentication - User management
• Firebase Storage - File storage

AI Integration

• Hugo AI - Custom AI assistant for procurement insights
• Slack Integration - Automated notifications

Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16+)
• npm or yarn
• Python (v3.8+)
• Firebase account

Frontend Setup

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/voltway-procurement.git
   cd voltway-procurement

2. Install dependencies

   npm install

3. Create a .env file in the root directory with your Firebase configuration

   NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_API_KEY=your_api_key
   NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_AUTH_DOMAIN=your_auth_domain
   NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID=your_project_id
   NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_STORAGE_BUCKET=your_storage_bucket
   NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_MESSAGING_SENDER_ID=your_messaging_sender_id
   NEXT_PUBLIC_FIREBASE_APP_ID=your_app_id

Backend Setup

1. Navigate to the backend directory

   cd backend

2. Create a virtual environment

   python -m venv venv
   source venv/bin/activate  # On Windows: venv\Scripts\activate

3. Install dependencies

   pip install -r requirements.txt

4. Create a firebase-credentials.json file with your Firebase service account credentials

Running the Application

Frontend

npm run dev

The frontend will be available at http://localhost:3000.

Backend

python app.py

The backend API will be available at http://localhost:5000.

Firebase Database Schema

firestore/
├── orders/{order_id}                # e.g. orders/O5001
│   ├── {order_id}
│   │   ├── order_date: string
│   │   ├── expected_delivery_date: string
│   │   ├── actual_delivered_at: string
│   │   ├── part_id: string             # FK → parts/{part_id}
│   │   ├── supplier_id: string         # FK → supply/{supply_id}
│   │   ├── quantity_ordered: number
│   │   └── status: string              # "pending" | "ordered" | "delivered"
│
├── parts/{part_id}                  # e.g. parts/P301
│   ├── {part_id}
│   │   ├── part_name: string
│   │   ├── part_type: string           # "assembly" | "component"
│   │   ├── location: string
│   │   ├── stock_level: number
│   │   ├── min_stock: number
│   │   ├── blocked: boolean
│   │   ├── comments: string
│   │   ├── weight: number | null
│   │   ├── successor_part: string | null
│   │   ├── used_in_models: string[]    # e.g. ["S1_V1","S2_V1"]
│   │   ├── reorder_interval_days: number
│   │   ├── reorder_quantity: number
│   │   ├── bill_of_materials: array    # list of maps
│   │   │   ├── [0]
│   │   │   │   ├── Part_ID: string
│   │   │   │   ├── Part_Name: string
│   │   │   │   ├── Qty: number
│   │   │   │   └── Notes: string
│   │   │   ├── [1] { … }
│   │   │   └── …
│   │   └── requirements: string[]      # e.g. ["Torque motor mounting …", "Run battery BMS …"]
│
├── sales/{sale_id}                  # e.g. sales/S6000
│   ├── {sale_id}
│   │   ├── created_at: string
│   │   ├── accepted_request_date: string
│   │   ├── requested_date: string
│   │   ├── model: string
│   │   ├── version: string
│   │   ├── order_type: string          # "webshop" | "retail"
│   │   └── quantity: number
│
└── supply/{supply_id}               # e.g. supply/SupA_P301
    ├── {supply_id}
    │   ├── price_per_unit: number
    │   ├── lead_time_days: number
    │   ├── min_order_qty: number
    │   └── reliability_rating: number

Features

Dashboard

• Overview of key metrics
• Low stock alerts
• Inventory status visualization
• Sales charts
• Supplier reliability analysis
• Recent orders table

Products

• View scooter models and their components
• Track parts inventory for each model
• Monitor stock levels and restock urgency

Parts Management

• Track individual parts inventory
• View part details and specifications
• Monitor stock levels

Orders

• Track purchase orders
• Monitor delivery status
• View order history

Supply Chain Map

• Interactive global map
• Visualize suppliers and warehouses
• Track shipment routes

Hugo AI Assistant

• AI-powered procurement assistant
• Get insights on inventory status
• Analyze supply chain data
• Optimize procurement processes

Data Import

• Import parts, orders, and sales data
• Automatic database updates
• AI-powered analysis after import

Notifications

• AI-generated parts status updates
• Low stock alerts
• Integration with Slack for team notifications

Project Structure

voltway-procurement/
├── src/
│   ├── components/       # Reusable UI components
│   ├── pages/            # Page components
│   ├── services/         # API and service functions
│   ├── hooks/            # Custom React hooks
│   ├── firebase.js       # Firebase configuration
│   └── App.jsx           # Main application component
├── backend/
│   ├── app.py            # Flask application
│   ├── routes/           # API routes
│   └── services/         # Backend services
└── public/               # Static assets

Contributing

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch (git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature)
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some amazing feature')
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/amazing-feature)
5. Open a Pull Request

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.