ERP Modernization and Mobile App Development for Flooring Company
Services Covered:

Industry
E-commerce & Retail
Duration
11 months
Budget
200K - 999K
Start Date
1 January 2020
Team Size
6-10
Engagement Model
Offshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
74/100
Good
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Client
Confidential
Project Summary
Sombra provides development, DevOps, and QA support for a flooring company's ERP modernization, working on a containerized Java Spring platform running on Google Cloud and a mobile iPad app with Square payments. The vendor handles releases across environments and delivers with high speed and quality while coordinating via agile sprints. The client praises Sombra’s professionalism, project management, and ability to recruit strong resources.
Key Challenges
- Replace a 30-year-old ERP system handling CRM, warehousing, fulfillment, and ordering
- Avoid off-the-shelf solutions and retain control while reducing costs via offshoring
- Build modern, scalable architecture and a mobile point-of-sale workflow for sales representatives
Project Deliverables
- Containerized Java (Spring) ERP application deployed on Google Cloud
- Mobile iPad app with Square payment integration for sales representatives
- Release pipeline and environment propagation from development to QA to production
- Ongoing DevOps, QA support, and project management coordination
Project Solution
Sombra is responsible for end-to-end development, DevOps, and QA for a containerized Java (Spring) ERP platform running on Google Cloud. They manage release propagation across development, QA, and production environments, implement features from client-provided mockups and flows, and build a mobile iPad app that enables sales reps to create jobs, capture electronic signatures, and process card payments via a Square reader. The engagement is staffed by a nine-person team including developers, QA, and a project manager.
Project Outcome
- The team is highly productive with minimal rework required
- The system remains live and changes are deployed without bringing the system down
- Faster delivery and high quality allowed immediate effects on the customer base without downtime
- A dedicated project manager coordinates work and ensures smooth operations
Platforms
Mobile
AR/VR/XR
Tech Stack
Java
Spring
iOS
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
4.63
5 out of 5 stars
Timeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
“Sombra delivers high-quality work with very few faults at an ideal speed. Their QA, diligence, and efficiency have made for a seamless process, and they possess strong project management skills. The team’s professionalism and ability to recruit top-class resources make them stand out.”
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.
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