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TradeBel E-commerce Platform for Belarus Textile Trade (United Nations)

Services Covered:

E-commerce Development

Industry

Government & Public Safety

Duration

12 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 January 2013

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Nearshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

67/100

Good

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Client

United Nations Development Department

Denmark

Project Summary

HQSoftware developed TradeBel, an e-commerce website commissioned by the United Nations Development Department to promote Belarusian companies' products. The vendor handled design, .NET development, and testing and delivered the project on time and on budget. The client praised HQSoftware's project management, initiative to improve processes, and overall quality; the platform remains in operation and the client reported no complaints.

Key Challenges

Support 250 Belarusian companies to list products online
Operate in an unfamiliar country environment (Belarus)
Consolidate inconsistent product data from many companies for database import

Project Deliverables

E-commerce website (TradeBel)
Design
.NET development
Testing

Project Solution

HQSoftware was fully responsible for developing TradeBel, an e-commerce site to promote Belarusian companies. The vendor led design, .NET development, and testing, worked closely with the client on requirements and a deliverable checklist, and implemented features to allow consistent import of supplier materials. The team resolved final issues and completed the project ahead of schedule.

Project Outcome

Delivered the project two weeks before the deadline
Delivered on time and on budget
Project remains operational and the client is very satisfied
The United Nations Development Department spent around $100,000 on the project

Platforms

Tech Stack

.NET

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“HQSoftware’s work on the project satisfied and impressed the client. The agency went above and beyond by taking initiative to improve processes while delivering quality work. HQSoftware was praised for their excellent project management.”
Torben Pedersen
Managing Director
Date: 10/19/2015