endorsedOngoing

ERP Modernization and Mobile App Development for Flooring Company

Services Covered:

Custom Software Development • Mobile Application Development • Software QA and Testing

Industry

E-commerce & Retail

Duration

79 months

Budget

200K - 999K

Start Date

1 January 2020

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

74/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Tucker, United States of America

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

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.”
Martin Weber
CTO
Date: 12/15/2020