Order Management System

Shipping API Integration for Panda International

A comprehensive warehouse management and shipping integration platform built for Panda International, a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. This system streamlines order processing, inventory management, and shipping operations with real-time FedEx API integration.

Outstanding Senior Project Award — University of Southern Indiana, 2024

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Overview

This enterprise-grade order management system was developed as a senior capstone project to solve real-world logistics challenges for Panda International. The platform manages the complete order lifecycle—from inbound receiving through outbound shipping—with integrated FedEx API support for automated label generation and real-time tracking.

Key Accomplishments

• Reduced manual shipping label creation time by automating FedEx API integration
• Designed normalized SQL database schema supporting 15+ entity relationships
• Implemented role-based access control for warehouse staff and administrators
• Built RESTful API endpoints for real-time shipping updates

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Features

Dashboard

• Real-time order statistics and KPIs
• Recent orders with status tracking
• Shipping activity feed

Order Management

• Platform Orders — Multi-channel order management (Amazon, eBay, direct)
• Inbound Orders — Track incoming shipments and receiving
• Outbound Shipping — Process parcel and freight shipments

Inventory Control

• Real-time stock levels across multiple warehouses
• SKU-based product tracking
• Automated inventory adjustments on order fulfillment

Shipping Integration

• FedEx API — OAuth2 authentication and label generation
• Support for multiple service types (Ground, Express, 2Day, Overnight)
• Real-time tracking with shipment status updates

Billing & User Management

• Customer billing account management
• Role-based access control
• Secure authentication system

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Tech Stack

Layer	Technology
Backend	C# / ASP.NET Core 8.0 MVC
Database	SQL Server (Entity Framework Core)
API Integration	FedEx Ship API (OAuth2, REST)
Frontend	Razor Views, Bootstrap 5
Tools	Visual Studio 2022, Postman, Git

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Architecture

OrderManagementSystem/
├── Controllers/          # 22 MVC controllers
│   ├── HomeController.cs
│   ├── ShippingController.cs      # FedEx label generation
│   ├── ShippingApiController.cs   # REST API endpoints
│   ├── PlatformOrderController.cs
│   └── ...
├── Models/               # 35 entity models
│   ├── FedExLabelRequest.cs
│   ├── Order.cs
│   ├── Inventory.cs
│   └── ...
├── Views/                # Razor views
│   ├── Home/
│   ├── Shipping/
│   └── Shared/_Layout.cshtml
├── Services/             # Business logic
│   ├── FedExAuthService.cs
│   └── FedExShippingService.cs
├── Data/                 # EF Core DbContext
└── sql/                  # Database scripts

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Getting Started

Prerequisites

• .NET 8.0 SDK
• SQL Server LocalDB or SQL Server
• Visual Studio 2022 (recommended)

Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/PryceHedrick/OrderManagementSystem.git
   cd OrderManagementSystem

2. Restore dependencies

   dotnet restore

3. Run the application

   dotnet run

4. Open in browser

   http://localhost:5138
   

Demo Credentials

• Email: admin@pandaoms.com
• Password: (any)

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API Endpoints

Shipping API

Method	Endpoint	Description
POST	/api/Shipping/CreateShippingLabel	Generate FedEx shipping label

Example Request:

{
  "originAddress": {
    "streetLines": ["1234 Logistics Way"],
    "city": "Evansville",
    "stateOrProvinceCode": "IN",
    "postalCode": "47715",
    "countryCode": "US"
  },
  "destinationAddress": { ... },
  "packageDetails": {
    "weight": 5.0,
    "dimensions": { "length": 12, "width": 10, "height": 8 }
  },
  "serviceType": "FEDEX_GROUND"
}

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Project Context

About

This system was developed during the Fall 2024 semester as part of the Computer Science Senior Capstone at the University of Southern Indiana. The project addressed real operational needs for Panda International, a logistics company requiring modernized order and shipping management.

Team

• Pryce Hedrick — Backend Development, API Integration, Database Design
• 2 additional team members

Development Timeline

Phase	Timeline
Requirements & Design	August 2024
Core Development	September–October 2024
FedEx API Integration	November 2024
Testing & Deployment	December 2024

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Recognition

This project was awarded the Outstanding Senior Project Award at the University of Southern Indiana's 2024 Computer Science Capstone Showcase, recognizing excellence in:

• Technical implementation and code quality
• Real-world problem solving
• Professional documentation and presentation

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Screenshots

Login

Dashboard

Shipping Labels

Tracking

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License

This project was developed for Panda International as part of an academic capstone. All rights reserved.

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Contact

Pryce Hedrick
LinkedIn • GitHub • prycehedrick@gmail.com