Collaborative BoL Platform Development

Project Brief: Web-Based Multi-User Bill of Lading Software
Overview
We are looking to develop a web-based platform that allows multiple users to collaboratively create, edit, finalize, and print Bills of Lading (BoLs). The software should support secure e-signatures, real-time version tracking, and export capabilities in popular formats. The final BoL must be printable on pre-printed stationery with the BoL type prominently displayed.
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Key Functional Requirements
1. Multi-User Collaboration
o Role-based access (Admin, Editor, Viewer)
o Simultaneous document editing
o User-specific change logs and timestamps
2. BoL Creation & Editing
o Structured data entry forms (shipper, consignee, cargo, etc.)
o Selectable BoL type (Original / Seaway / Express Release)
o Smart field validation (e.g., port codes, date format)
3. Version History & Change Tracking
o Real-time audit trail for edits
o Auto-generated change summaries
4. PDF & Print Features
o Save drafts as PDF
o Print support for pre-printed stationery, with layout calibration
o Stamp BoL type directly on printed output
5. E-Signature Integration
o Digital signature placement during finalization
o Workflow automation for signature triggers and notifications
6. Export Options

Details mentioned in BL REQUIREMENTS

Final Output needs to be printed on the attached format which is a a4 size paper