Development of a Smart Platform for Managing Medical Inventory

Sep 7, 2025·
Daniel Tirche
Cătălin Creciunel
Cătălin Creciunel
,
Vladimir Ciobanu
,
Victor Sontea
,
Eduard Monaico
· 0 min read
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Abstract
Inventory management continues to be a major challenge for small businesses and resource-constrained institutions, particularly in sectors like healthcare, where manual processes lead to critical errors, stockouts, and operational inefficiencies. To address these issues, in this work, we have developed a Smart Inventory Platform with 1D/2D Scanner, designed to automate and optimize inventory management using advanced hardware and software solutions. The platform combines a portable mini-scanner built on an ESP8266 microcontroller and GM65 barcode module which supports both 1D/2D barcode and QR code scanning. This is complemented by a Raspberry Pi 5-powered mini-terminal, a dedicated mobile application, and a modular web-based platform. The platform enables real-time inventory tracking and centralized data management through a custom-built Content Management System. Key features …
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Publication
In Springer Nature Switzerland
publications
Inventory Management Healthcare Automation Embedded Systems IoT
Cătălin Creciunel
Authors
Cătălin Creciunel (he/him)
Research Scientist & Embedded Systems Engineer
Cătălin Creciunel is a graduate of the Technical University of Moldova, specializing in microelectronics and nanotechnology. With over 5 years of experience as a Research Scientist, he has developed innovative solutions for semiconductor materials including ZnO, GaP, and InP through thermal treatment and anodization techniques. His expertise spans embedded software development in Python and C/C++, hardware design using CAD tools, and nanotechnology research including semiconductor and composite nanofiber production. Cătălin is dedicated to advancing technology through continuous learning and innovative contributions to microelectronics and embedded systems.