Asterion (2006 Thesis Project)

This repository contains the archived source code and supporting artifacts for Asterion, a Java and SQL Server–based system developed in 2006 as part of an undergraduate thesis project. The system was designed for managing purchasing processes and supplier evaluation in a manufacturing context.

🎓 Developed as a thesis for a degree in Systems Computer Engineering.

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🧠 Project Overview

Asterion provides functionality to:

• Register and manage suppliers
• Evaluate suppliers based on delivery, quality, and performance criteria
• Manage purchase orders and warehouse entries
• Generate evaluation and audit reports

The goal was to streamline procurement decisions and reduce subjectivity in supplier evaluation.

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🛠️ Technologies Used

• Java (Desktop application)
• Microsoft SQL Server
• Stored Procedures
• UML for analysis and design
• IEEE 830 and 829 standards for requirements and testing

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📁 Repository Structure

ASTERION/
├── ASTERION/                         # Java application source (legacy)
├── docs/                             # UML and database diagrams (PDFs)
│   ├── 01_use-cases.pdf
│   ├── 02_class-diagram.pdf
│   └── ... (etc.)
├── 2007_asterion-db-backup.sql      # Full SQL Server DB backup (structure)
├── 2007_asterion-db-seed.sql        # Sample data + stored procedures
└── README.md