Case Study

PFI LogisticsHub

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We partnered with Products For Industry (PFI), a Brisbane-based engineering firm, to streamline their internal logistics and activity management through a suite of custom .NET-based applications. Our work included the development of a web-based shipment request platform, creation of unit tests to ensure application reliability, and the deployment of a Windows-based WPF application to manage internal activities. This project modernized their communication process and reduced manual workload across departments.

Vision

PFI needed to automate and centralize their manual shipment request process and internal activity tracking. The vision was to replace email and message-based communication with streamlined, easy-to-use digital platforms. Additionally, the solution had to be locally hosted, leverage fake/test data for initial testing, and be developed using .NET Core technologies, while following Agile methodology.

The challenge

PFI relied on emails and informal communication for shipment requests and task tracking, resulting in inefficiencies, poor visibility, and inconsistent records.

The solution

We built a web-based shipment request system and a WPF activity tracker using .NET Core, supported by unit testing, GitHub integration, and Agile delivery practices.

What we did

Built the Ship It Web Application

Built the Ship It Web Application

Developed an ASP.NET Core MVC app to streamline shipment requests with simple, structured forms. sss

Enabled Test Data & Agile Delivery

Enabled Test Data & Agile Delivery

Integrated mock data, GitHub, and Agile workflows for rapid development and collaboration. sss

Implemented Automated Testing

Implemented Automated Testing

Created NUnit test suites and CI integration to ensure application quality and reliability. sss

Developed a WPF Activity Tracker

Developed a WPF Activity Tracker

Built an MVVM-based desktop app for efficient internal task tracking and management. sss

Interactive digital experience

Key Features

Ship It App

Centralized platform for managing shipment requests.

Automated Unit Testing

Comprehensive NUnit tests ensure application reliability.

WPF Internal Activity App

Desktop app for efficient internal task tracking.

Modular Architecture with .NET Core

Modular design enables scalability and rapid development.

The
Impact

1

Streamlined Operations

Reduced manual processing and improved operational efficiency.

2

Improved Visibility

Provided clear insights into payment and commission structures.

3

Empowered Users

Enabled real-time access to data with self-service capabilities.

4

Strong Technology Foundation

Established a scalable platform for future enhancements.

5

Intuitive Web Platform

Delivered a responsive solution tailored to business needs.