endorsedOngoing

Manufacturing Workflow Platform — REST API & Web App

Services Covered:

Website Development • API Development • Cloud Consulting and Services

Industry

Engineering & Manufacturing

Duration

110 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 June 2017

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

74/100

Good

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Client

Medulla

Australia

Project Summary

Communication Crafts is the ongoing development partner for Medulla, building a RESTful API and a frontend web application that provide manufacturing workflow and execution capabilities. The solution uses ASP.NET Core and AngularJS, hosted on AWS with PostgreSQL and EC2. The engagement follows agile processes with proactive project management, regular retrospectives, and close communication channels.

Key Challenges

Build a high-quality MVP within limited startup funding
Deliver cost-effective development due to constrained investor funding
Articulate industry-specific business requirements and align them with development

Project Deliverables

RESTful API
Frontend web application (manufacturing and execution system)
AWS-based infrastructure (EC2, PostgreSQL, Route 53)

Project Solution

Communication Crafts developed two core applications: a RESTful API and a frontend web application acting as a manufacturing execution system. The API enables machines on the factory floor to push transaction payloads and pull results in real time. The web app (built with AngularJS and Bootstrap) allows engineers and managers to configure products, workflows, equipment, and their associations. The backend runs on ASP.NET Core in a Linux environment and is hosted on AWS (PostgreSQL on EC2, Route 53); the team plans to leverage AWS Auto Scaling and multiple availability zones as the platform evolves.

Project Outcome

Performance improved based on sprint retrospectives
Agile development with regular retrospectives and daily communication
Proactive project management with a dedicated Slack channel and monthly status calls
Strengthened trust and customer service, including after-hours developer support

Platforms

Tech Stack

AngularJS
Bootstrap
ASP.NET Core
PostgreSQL
Amazon EC2
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Amazon Route 53

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Communication Crafts' performance continuously improves as they become more aligned with sprint processes and industry-specific business objectives. Proactive project management and staunch customer service are hallmarks of their work, providing after-hours availability and fostering trust.”
Regie Gardoce
Co-Founder
Date: 03/12/2018