endorsedOngoing

IoT-enabled Progressive Web App for Transportation Logistics

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • IoT Development • Website Development

Industry

Logistics & Transportation

Duration

135 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 May 2015

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

72/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Bengaluru, India

Project Summary

Solute TechnoLabs built a progressive web application and Ruby on Rails backend for a ground-logistics startup to provide GPS and expense tracking across devices. The solution integrates vehicle tracking units (VTUs) to capture telemetry such as location, fuel level and driving events and supports future integrations such as dynamic debit cards. The app received positive usability and functionality feedback during beta, and the vendor demonstrated strong ownership and ongoing engagement.

Key Challenges

Need for a cross-device platform to serve varied stakeholders (desktop users, mobile drivers)
Requirement to support users without smartphones via SMS
Need for a progressive web app responsive to different screen sizes and devices

Project Deliverables

Progressive web app
Ruby on Rails backend
Vehicle tracking unit (VTU) IoT integration
Backend admin system and integrations (dynamic debit-card/payment capabilities)

Project Solution

Solute built the progressive web application from scratch with a Ruby on Rails backend and implemented heavy integration with vehicle tracking units (VTUs) to capture truck telemetry (location, fuel levels, harsh braking/events, average speed) and an emergency button on devices. The team delivered a responsive progressive web app accessible via browser across devices and implemented backend components to support integrations and planned dynamic debit-card expense controls. Solute has continued to maintain and manage the core backend while adding features iteratively.

Project Outcome

The progressive web app received strong positive feedback on functionality and usability during beta
The app is publicly accessible via browser and has been demonstrated in local groups with good reception
The vendor demonstrated strong ownership and governance, resulting in ongoing collaboration

Platforms

Tech Stack

Ruby on Rails

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.5

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The app is very functional and has received good feedback in its beta stage. SoluteTechnoLabs is able to translate business needs into technical solutions. The team took ownership over the project and was passionate about building the best possible solution.”
Maulik Doshi
Technology Director
Date: 07/27/2017