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Development of an Order Tracking and Management Platform for Logistics Operations
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  2. Development of an Order Tracking and Management Platform for Logistics Operations

Development of an Order Tracking and Management Platform for Logistics Operations

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Supply Chain
Logistics

Identifying Key Challenges in Logistics and Delivery Management

The client faces inefficiencies in delivery processes, limited real-time visibility of orders, difficulty in coordinating among different user roles, and lack of integrated communication channels for resolving delivery issues, leading to delays and decreased operational transparency.

About the Client

A mid-sized logistics company focused on warehousing, packing, and delivery services aiming to optimize delivery workflows and improve transparency.

Goals for Enhancing Logistics Operations and Delivery Transparency

  • Create a scalable SaaS platform enabling real-time order tracking with status updates and key delivery metrics.
  • Implement role-based user management with email invitation system to facilitate secure access.
  • Integrate in-app communication to resolve delivery issues promptly.
  • Provide the ability to generate and print QR codes, barcodes, and purchase information in PDF format for order identification and tracking.
  • Enable uploading and managing inventory data via Excel files directly within the platform.

Core Functional Specifications for the Logistics Platform

  • Real-time order status tracking with details such as delivery stage, time metrics, and updates on returned or changed addresses.
  • Role-based access control with invitation and onboarding via email.
  • In-platform messaging or conversation feature linked to specific orders for issue resolution.
  • PDF generation containing QR codes, barcodes, and order details for easy scanning and identification.
  • Functionality for users to upload inventory information through Excel files, linked directly to order delivery pages.

Recommended Technology Stack and Architectural Approach

React.js for frontend UI
Ruby on Rails or equivalent backend framework
PostgreSQL database for data management
Redis for caching and real-time updates
TypeScript, Yup, Formik, Lodash, Axios for frontend validation and data handling

External System Integration Needs

  • PDF generation libraries for creating QR code and barcode PDFs
  • Email service for user invitations and notifications
  • Excel file parsing tools for inventory uploads

Essential Non-Functional Specifications

  • Scalable architecture to support expanding user base and order volume
  • System uptime target of 99.9%
  • Secure data handling and user authentication protocols
  • Rapid response and load times for real-time tracking and updates.

Projected Business Benefits and Operational Improvements

The implementation of this platform is expected to streamline delivery workflows, enhance real-time visibility for users, improve communication channels, and enable inventory management, leading to faster delivery times, increased transparency, and easier operational control. The result is a more efficient logistics operation, supporting growth and customer satisfaction.

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