Logistics custom web app
LOGISTICS AND COMPLIANCE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
An all-in-one web application for managing customs clearance of air, ocean, rail, and truck imports and exports.
AboutTHE PARTNER
SmartBorder delivers top-tier logistics and compliance software solutions, helping brokers, carriers, and importers efficiently manage their U.S. entry.
They offer cutting-edge technology for managing multimodal imports and exports, ensuring each step of the logistics process is handled with precision and ease.
AboutTHE PROJECT
Standalone Legacy Systems
- SmartBorder’s clients used multiple standalone systems, updated annually to meet new logistics and compliance regulations, leading to inefficient workflows.
Manual Processes
- Back-office tasks, like manually entering faxed customer information into the systems, slowed down operations and hurt efficiency.
Slow Development Speed
- Maintaining legacy systems while meeting growing demands for updates was hard. They needed a faster, cost-effective path from proof of concept to market.
Technical Debt
- Frequent changes to meet new requirements delayed bug fixes, leading to operational disruptions and reduced productivity.
High Local Hiring Costs
- It was hard and costly to find skilled developers in Buffalo, often requiring recruitment from more expensive markets like New York and Boston.
Our goal was to unify SmartBorder’s international commerce legacy systems into a single, modern web platform while maintaining the old systems during the transition. We began by analyzing the hierarchies and dependencies of the legacy systems to ensure they were properly respected in the new platform’s architecture and development.
Working closely with the SmartBorder tech team, we built the front-end using the latest Angular technologies, incorporating their code and requesting regular updates to stay on track.
We identified recurring patterns, documented redundancies, and created a process to streamline future projects. We created a custom front-end code generator that reduced production time from 4 days to just 10 minutes.
Once several legacy systems were integrated into the platform, we shifted to backend development. Our UX team ensured the software was user-friendly and cohesive.
We also assisted SmartBorder in migrating from their old source control system to GIT, improving release management and version control, and providing documentation for a smooth transition.
SmartBorder continues to invest in the platform’s growth, and we remain engaged, developing front-end enhancements, redesigns, and performing back-end maintenance.
We deliveredREAL RESULTS
PROCESS AUTOMATION
Operations and back-office tasks are now fully automated, eliminating manual work.
FASTER DEVELOPMENT
Achieved through the implementation of a custom front-end code generator.
FASTER DEVELOPMENT
Achieved through the implementation of a custom front-end code generator.
COSTS SAVINGS
By eliminating legacy system maintenance and yearly new compliance software.
Enterprise app’sKEY FEATURES
FolderSUMMARY
See a summary of all operations for specific companies. Add filters to easily find the folders in the home screen.
ControlACCESS
Set-up access rights based on a company, branch or department so only approved individuals or teams can access certain modules and files.
CreateNOTES
Add customized notes for each folder operation.
ScheduleNOTIFICATIONS
Set alerts to notify you via SMS, email, calendar, or directly from the platform’s bell icon.
CustomWORKFLOW
Build step-by-step processes with milestones and triggers, so your team knows where to focus and what’s coming next.
Real-timeEVENTS
Real-time event tracking with comprehensive notifications, ensuring that nothing is missed within the system.
FolderINFO
Access key information and link operations to specific workflows or company records.
ClearanceSTATUS
Manage your customs declarations for faster, more accurate clearance. Colors will show the status of each document status.
FolderCOLLABORATOR
Easily track and collaborate on crucial documents like invoices and manifests, and the system will notify you when new content has been added.
QuickSEARCH
Find operation-specific documents instantly with customizable search filters.
The chosenTECHNOLOGY STACK
These are some of the technologies used in the development of this project.
Frontend Development
Backend Development
Databases
Cloud & DevOps
What ourPARTNERS SAY
“Kaizen delivered superior programming, their people are very smart and do a really good job. Their nimble team demonstrated tenacious enthusiasm to find solutions for every problem. I couldn’t expect anything more from them. I love the company. It’s a pleasure working with them.”
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