A huge number of IT projects never get off the drawing board because people talk about it and never get started. The longer you discuss the more features are added and the application becomes more and more complex. Before you know it you have created a virtual monster that would require a huge effort to get off the ground.
I suggest we start simple and start now. Create a client server database in MS Access to prove the basic functionality, a proof of concept if you like. It won't be web based, it won't be fancy but it will be quick and easy to do and start delivering business benefits. Once the concept has been proved we can look to migrate over to more current technology and incorporate more and more features.
MS Access allows you to quickly create a database and test out your relationships and functionality. When you are happy and it's working well in live operation then phase 2 can start - building a we based application. It should be a lot easier as you have a working system to base it on.
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