MOBILE APP AND WEB PLATFORM DEVELOPMENT & OPTIMIZATION FOR SHIPPING SERVICE PROVIDER

# Transportation & Logistics

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#IOB, #CODE OPTIMIZATION, #MAPS & GEOLOCATION, #MOBILE DEVELOPMENT, #BACKEND, #FRONTEND, #CONSULTING (TECHNOLOGY STACK AND CLOUD SELECTION, ARCHITECTURE), #MVP

SUMMARY:

Mobile App Development and Web Platform optimization for shipping service provider

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CLIENT

NDA Protected

United States of America | +30 Employees

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To compete effectively in an industry increasingly challenged by digital brokerages such as Uber Freight and Convoy, clients rely on data-driven supply chain management solutions and services offered by freight forwarders and third-party logistics providers (3PLs). These solutions and services are essential for staying competitive in the face of digital disruption.

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REQUEST BACKGROUND

Deep Supply Chain & Logistics expertise

The client sought an IT provider with extensive expertise in software solutions for Supply Chain and Logistics. Their initial request was to develop a minimum viable product (MVP) version of a mobile application for truck drivers and brokers. The purpose of this app was to accurately track the actual working hours of drivers, enabling them to receive payment for the work they had actually performed.

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CHALLENGE

Rapid development of a business-oriented solution

Faced with extremely tight deadlines, we aimed to deliver a minimum viable product (MVP) within 3 months to secure investments for further development. However, we encountered internal challenges. Brokerage firms often resisted paying for drivers' hours during unforeseen external circumstances, such as traffic jams or vehicle breakdowns. They worried that drivers were deliberately inflating their hours, extending the delivery time beyond what was necessary, with no concrete evidence to support the actual time involved. Our solution needed to address this issue effectively.

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GOALS

1. Develop a solution to address excessive driver tracking.
2. Establish a payment guarantee for drivers in the event of unexpected situations.
3. Deliver the minimum viable product (MVP) solution within a three-month period.

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SOLUTION

Tackling critical issues

Node.JS, React Native, React.JS

3 months

6 specialists

Our collaboration began during the audit phase, where our tech specialists conducted a thorough investigation of the existing web solution and Android mobile application. Critical issues were uncovered that could potentially impact app scaling, maintenance, user experience, and security. Given that the applications were designed to handle sensitive personal data, these issues required immediate attention. We promptly optimized the core architecture, rectified bugs, and prioritized code optimization. Subsequently, we enhanced the Android app and developed an iOS application from scratch. Despite tight deadlines, we successfully completed all tasks within three months.

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• Developed a functional MVP of a mobile application for the iOS platform.
• Optimized an existing Android application for improved performance.
• Conducted a comprehensive audit of the application's backend infrastructure.
• Integrated real-time maps and geolocation tracking functionality into the application.
• Implemented a user interface that adapts seamlessly to different screen sizes and devices.

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OUTCOME

MVP VERSION IN JUST 3 MONTHS

• A client received funding to further develop the solution.
• Real-time geolocation updates are now available.
• Drivers can now receive payments for geolocation updates every minute.
• Security levels have increased by 90%.
• Session speeds have increased by 28%.

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