Python/Django Subscription Meal-Ordering Platform
Services Covered:

Industry
Food & Beverage
Duration
9 months
Budget
Less than 10K
Start Date
1 August 2016
Team Size
1-5
Engagement Model
Nearshore
Project Capability Score (PCS)
73/100
Good
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Client
Confidential
Project Summary
Vinta Software developed a custom Python/Django platform to improve the online ordering experience for a subscription meal-delivery business and continues to provide technical support. The solution enabled flexible menu creation and delivery-date management, improving user control and lowering churn. The vendor is noted for flexibility, scalability of staffing, and responsive communication.
Key Challenges
- Need to build flexible software to create menus and set delivery dates
- No off-the-shelf solutions available, requiring a custom Python/Django implementation
Project Deliverables
- Python Django web platform
- JavaScript front-end components
- Heroku-hosted deployment
- Ongoing technical support and maintenance
Project Solution
Vinta Software built a custom Python/Django web solution with JavaScript front-end components and hosted it on Heroku. The team implemented functionality to create customizable menus and set flexible delivery dates, communicated via Trello and Slack, and provided an open-ended hourly engagement (80 hours/week at $55/hr) with ongoing technical support.
Project Outcome
- Decreased churn significantly
- Increased revenue and number of active customers
- Improved customer control of weekly orders and positive feedback on the ordering process
- Internal team satisfied; vendor functions as an integrated, helpful extension of the team
Platforms
Cloud
Web
Tech Stack
Python
Django
JavaScriptHeroku
Client Endorsement
Overall Review Rating
5
5 out of 5 stars
Timeliness
Cost Rating
Willing to Refer
Quality of Deliverables
“Vinta Software’s main strength is flexibility. The number of developers and their work schedule can shift depending on what is needed. The team is also highly organized and responsive to messages.”
Note: This endorsement is based on publicly available client feedback from external review sources.
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