CRM-Integrated iPad App (Salesforce & SAP) for Consumer Goods Company
Services Covered:

Industry
Consumer Goods
Duration
71 months
Budget
1M - 10M
Start Date
1 July 2012
Team Size
1-5
Engagement Model
Offshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
71/100
Good
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Client
Confidential
Project Summary
Directpl built an iPad app for a consumer goods (large haircare) company that integrated Salesforce CRM and synchronized data with SAP BI systems. The app enabled salespeople to access customer data offline and improved sales effectiveness. The team delivered a low-bug product on time and on budget and provided proactive troubleshooting and solid communication.
Key Challenges
- Integrate the app with SAP business intelligence tools
- Integrate the app with Salesforce CRM
- Deliver an iPad (iOS) application with offline capability and reliable data sync
Project Deliverables
- iPad mobile application
- Salesforce integration (Apex classes and custom objects)
- SAP synchronization
- Project management and QA for the Salesforce component
- Offline data entry and sync functionality
Project Solution
Directpl developed the iPad application using Salesforce Apex classes and custom objects, implemented synchronization between the iPad app, Salesforce, and SAP, and handled project management and QA for the Salesforce component. The solution enabled offline data entry on iPads that later synced to Salesforce and SAP, providing sales teams with customer purchase data in meetings.
Project Outcome
- Sales teams gained offline access to customer data, improving sales effectiveness
- Stable, low-bug product delivered on time and on budget
- Strong project management with weekly stakeholder meetings and an up-to-date tracking system
Platforms
Mobile
CRM
ERP
Tech Stack
iOS
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
4.88
5 out of 5 stars
Timeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
“Thanks to Directpl’s efforts, the salespeople of a well-known brand can know easily access valuable information. The communication and knowledge of the team led to a bug-free product delivery within the timeframes and budget. They were also proactive in providing troubleshooting solutions.”
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.
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