endorsedCompleted

Web Application and Migration for Parcel Services Firm

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Software QA and Testing • Software Maintenance and Support

Industry

Logistics & Transportation

Duration

5 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 December 2016

Team Size

1-5 Employees

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

69/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Project Summary

Eastern Peak built a web application to migrate a parcel carrier’s desktop platform to the web, implementing an admin panel and shipment and label features. The build used Angular 2, Node.js, MongoDB, and Ext JS, and launched with four releases in May 2017. The vendor has provided QA and support since launch, KPIs are on target, and the client has committed to further work despite some logistical challenges.

Key Challenges

Migrate a desktop-based shipping platform and its users to a new web application.
Ensure a staged rollout and data migration while maintaining KPIs and limiting rework.

Project Deliverables

Web application for parcel services
Customer admin panel
Shipment creation and label-printing functionality
Four release rollouts (beta)
QA and ongoing support

Project Solution

The vendor implemented full-stack enhancements for a web application, building features such as a customer admin panel, shipment creation, and label printing. The team used Angular 2, Node.js, MongoDB, and Ext JS, delivered four release rollouts ending May 2017, and has provided QA and support while the full migration remained scheduled for spring 2018.

Project Outcome

KPIs were on target and output was judged good despite some challenges.
The team kept within the client's 30% rework limit.
The client was contractually satisfied and committed to additional projects.

Platforms

Tech Stack

Angular
Node.js
MongoDB
Ext JS

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.5

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Good KPIs met expectations, generating plans for future collaboration. Although logistical challenges occurred, high levels of commitment and organization produced quality results in a timely manner. Expect value for cost.”
Anonymous
PMO
Date: 12/20/2017