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Web-based Order Entry System for Manufacturing Company

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development

Industry

Engineering & Manufacturing

Duration

21 months

Budget

1M - 10M

Start Date

1 April 2016

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

74/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Minneapolis, United States of America

Project Summary

MentorMate developed a modern web-based order entry system for a manufacturing company using C# and a SQL Server database, integrating Azure AD for single sign-on. They followed agile practices with two-week sprints and Jira for tracking. The system replaced legacy and third-party systems, improved maintainability, and was well received by customers and internal users.

Key Challenges

Create an easy-to-use order entry system for customers of customized products
Ensure the new system was easy to maintain and provided real-time visibility of orders
Replace legacy internal systems and a third-party vendor solution to reduce complexity and maintenance costs

Project Deliverables

Single web application order entry system
Integration with Azure AD for single sign-on
Role-based access and multi-user support
Replacement and sunsetting of legacy internal and third-party order systems

Project Solution

MentorMate designed and built a single web application to replace legacy internal and third-party order systems. They used modern web-based technology (C# with a SQL Server database), followed agile methodology with two-week sprints and daily standups, and integrated Azure AD for single sign-on. The vendor provided a cross-functional team including PM, architects, .NET developers, QA, and a business analyst to deliver the solution.

Project Outcome

The legacy order entry system was fully sunset and a third-party contract was not renewed
Customers adopted the new application quickly and provided positive feedback and accolades
The project used Jira and agile ceremonies to maintain visibility and allow iterative change

Platforms

Tech Stack

C#
SQL
Azure

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The new system has recieved an incredibly positive response from both the internal team and external customers. MentorMate produces high-quality results that received accolades from the technology community. The team is hard-working and innovative.”
Anonymous
CIO
Date: 08/21/2020