Cloud Migration & Microservices Development for Shipping Automation SaaS Platform

The client operates an on-premises shipping automation system integrated with multiple carriers, ERP systems, and eCommerce platforms. The solution is resource-intensive to host, limits scalability, and hinders growth. They face challenges in offering flexible, browser-based onboarding and subscription models. Maintaining legacy architecture restricts scalability and increases operational costs, impeding their ability to expand in the SaaS market and acquire more users.

A mid-to-large scale international logistics provider seeking to modernize their shipping automation platform through cloud technologies and SaaS delivery models.

• Develop a multitenant, cloud-native SaaS solution that supports seamless onboarding and subscription management for end users.
• Migrate existing on-premises shipping automation functionalities to a scalable microservices architecture using cloud platforms.
• Enable automatic parcel measurement by integrating with connected scales, providing instant weight and dimension data for freight calculations.
• Integrate with multiple carrier APIs, ERP systems, and eCommerce platforms to streamline shipping workflows.
• Implement automated billing, user management, roles, and permissions within a subscription management portal.
• Establish DevOps practices with continuous deployment, automated testing, and security assessments to ensure reliable updates and compliance.
• Achieve increased scalability, enhanced feature set, and reduced maintenance costs to facilitate market expansion.

• Multitenant support enabling multiple clients to use the platform within a shared infrastructure.
• Carrier API integrations for real-time quotes, ratings, and label printing with both international and local carriers.
• Automated parcel measurement capability connecting scales and measuring dimensions automatically, displaying data on the user dashboard.
• Subscription management portal for user registration, tier switching, billing, and payment processing.
• Admin and reseller portals for managing client tiers, pricing models, usage analytics, and revenue reporting.
• Automated invoice generation and dispatch integrated within the subscription workflow.
• Secure user authentication, role-based access control, and email notifications.
• Marketplace integrations for direct sign-up through online marketplaces.

• Carrier APIs for dynamic quote and label services
• ERP systems for order and shipment data synchronization
• Payment gateways such as Authorize.NET and APS Payments
• Marketplace sign-up integrations
• Internal analytics and notification systems

• Scalability to support a growing user base with automatic resource scaling
• High availability and system resilience to ensure minimal downtime
• Security compliance including penetration testing and secure data handling
• Performance metrics such as load testing for handling high volumes of concurrent users
• Automated testing including stress, load, and security testing
• Compliance with industry standards for data security and privacy

The implementation of a cloud-native, multitenant shipping automation platform is expected to enable rapid onboarding of new clients, improve system scalability, and reduce operational costs. This transition will facilitate entry into the SaaS market, expand the customer base, and support ongoing feature enhancements, ultimately leading to increased revenue and competitive positioning in the logistics industry.