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MVP PWA for B2B Food Marketplace

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Food & Beverage

3 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 July 2018

Team Size

1-5

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

74/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

London, United Kingdom

Project Summary

Helpware Tech developed the MVP for a B2B e-commerce marketplace enabling food producers, manufacturers, and retailers to trade directly. The progressive web app includes integrated chat, an approval process, and an administrative panel. The MVP launched successfully and secured initial users; the vendor delivered quickly with organized project management, flexibility, and clear communication.

Key Challenges

Build an MVP for a B2B e-commerce marketplace
Deliver a progressive web app with a stable, scalable foundation

Project Deliverables

Multi-sided e-commerce marketplace
Progressive web app (PWA)
Integrated chat technology
Approval workflow / mechanics
Administrative backend panel

Project Solution

The vendor built the platform from scratch following provided designs and a statement of work, using React.js for the frontend and Ruby on Rails for the backend. They developed a progressive web app that supports multiple marketplace sides, integrated chat technology, approval mechanics, and an administrative backend panel. The team included three full-time teammates, two on-demand resources, and one assigned project manager, and they used Slack, Zoom and Google Slides for coordination and issue tracking.

Project Outcome

Launched an MVP and secured initial customers
Completed the project in a quarter of the time compared to internal expectations
Delivered a higher quality outcome than the client expected while maintaining strong communication and agility

Platforms

Tech Stack

React.js
Ruby on Rails

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

A promising number of users have already signed up for our MVP, partly because Helpware Tech delivered a high-quality solution so fast. Their project management was well structured, and they adapted easily when our requirements changed. They're agile and communicate clearly, and we can count on them as a development partner.
Anonymous
CEO & Cofounder
Date: 10/17/2018