Coreteka

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Project Manager, "Warehouse Mobile Application" of OMEGA LLC

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Simplifying vehicle maintenance, specializing in auto parts distribution

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Coreteka to accomplish?
The goal is to create a custom-made solution for WMS - create a custom mobile application and a custom admin panel

SOLUTION

How did you find Coreteka?

We had worked together before, Coreteka developed a mobile app for our drivers

Why did you select Coreteka over others?

• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Coreteka were assigned to this project?

5-10

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

The scope of work included development of three major components:

1. Mobile application
2. Administration panel
3. Backend

The scope of BE was not only to develop a solution capable of supporting a mobile application but also to connect and gather information from the client's existing resources and applications, such as WMS and ERP, after which BE should prepare this data for a mobile application or administration panel.
Considering that WMS and ERP are primary "data collectors," the mobile application's BE is supposed to be a mediator between the database and personnel on-site. 
The administration panel allows users to see data from clients' systems along with data generated through the mobile application. It also provides admin users with the ability to manage other users and use the information from the admin panel in their day-to-day work activities. 
Mobile application is a primary product of the project as it planned to be used by a regular personnel on site, so, the quality of data is was a priority as it directly influences the revenue generated by the personnel.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

1. Increased Efficiency: We expect that the integration of the backend with existing systems like WMS Solvo and 1C will streamline data collection and processing, potentially reducing the time required for data handling by approximately 30%, thereby improving operational efficiency.
2. Error Reduction: By automating data entry and retrieval processes, we project a reduction in data handling errors by up to 40%, which will enhance the reliability of the data.
3. User Management Efficiency: With the implementation of the administration panel, we foresee a 50% reduction in the time required for administrative tasks such as user management and data oversight, facilitating more efficient operational processes.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

We found Coreteka's approach to project management to be effective.Their clear roadmap and regular updates ensured that we were always on the same page. They were responsive to our needs and handled any changes or requests promptly and professionally.

What was your primary form of communication with Coreteka?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Coreteka's team offered valuable insights and suggestions throughout the project, helping us make informed decisions. Their expertise was evident in the quality of their work.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Coreteka could have done differently?

I honestly can't think of anything that Coreteka could have done differently. They were professional and efficient. Overall, our team was satisfied with their services.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Product development manager of Nova Poshta

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Mail express and logistics services enhanced by integrated financial solutions.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Coreteka to accomplish?

• Coreteka has to enhance and optimize our existing mobile application for forwarding services. The primary objectives included the development and implementation of new features, ensuring seamless integration with external systems such as Shipment and NPD, and improving the overall user experience by addressing performance issues and bugs.

SOLUTION

How did you find Coreteka?

Other

Why did you select Coreteka over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Coreteka were assigned to this project?

4-6

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Coreteka's scope of work encompassed a comprehensive range of tasks, including:

• Development and Design: Implementing a new design for the mobile app and ensuring responsive and efficient UI/UX.
• Feature Integration: Integrating with external systems like Shipment and NPD (Nova Post Didgital), developing an auto-registration feature, and setting up push notifications.
• Process Management: Overseeing the entire project management process, from defining requirements to managing the development and testing teams.
• Analytics and Reporting: Creating detailed analytical documents, including security task registers, and improving the architecture for task management in JIRA.
• Bug Fixes and Optimization: Addressing and resolving bugs, optimizing the queue handling process, and ensuring the app performs efficiently under load.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Coreteka’s development of the forwarding functionality in Nova Poshta's mobile app has notably enhanced operational efficiency and customer engagement. The seamless integration of new features, optimized process management, and comprehensive bug fixes resulted in a more reliable and efficient service. 

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Coreteka's project management was efficient and well-organized. They consistently delivered items on time, adhering to the project timeline and ensuring that milestones were met as scheduled. Throughout the project, they were highly responsive to our needs, adapting quickly to any changes or new requirements.

Communication was clear and frequent, which kept us informed at every stage of development. They took the time to understand our goals and were proactive in offering solutions that aligned with our vision. Their flexibility and commitment to delivering high-quality results made the collaboration smooth and effective.

What was your primary form of communication with Coreteka?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The most impressive aspect of Coreteka is their deep understanding of our business needs and their ability to provide tailored solutions. Their technical expertise combined with a customer-centric approach sets them apart.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Coreteka could have done differently?

We were highly satisfied with their work. Any minor adjustments needed during the project were addressed promptly. Overall, there are no significant areas for improvement.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CTO of Cloudcards Limited

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

CloudCards provides aviation software services for Aircraft Lessors and Airlines, offering comprehensive asset and document management solutions, along with project management and on-site inspections.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Coreteka to accomplish?
Develop iOS application: Create iOS app based on existing Android version, ensuring compatibility

SOLUTION

How did you find Coreteka?

Linkedin

Why did you select Coreteka over others?

Company values aligned

How many teammates from Coreteka were assigned to this project?

1 Employee

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

We needed to develop a new version ov our App. At the time, we only had an Android app, but we realized we needed to develop it for iOS too. So, we had to transfer everything we'd learned from our Android version to iOS, ensuring it was just as good. That's when we reached out to the CoreTeka team. 
Their expertise seemed suitable to help us achieve our goals. We started by creating the architecture and then adapted the system for tablets. Once all the details were ironed out, we moved on to mobile. Now, both of our apps are up and running smoothly on various devices. 

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Two new mobile applications for surveying Aircraft

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

With the CoreTeka specialists we succeeded in delivering updated our IOS and Android applications on time, Also with adoption to tablet devices.

What was your primary form of communication with Coreteka?

• In-Person Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The company is trustworthy and reliable, and their specialists are masters in their field.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Coreteka could have done differently?

No, there's nothing they need to improve on.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the IT Manager of LLC Raben Ukraine

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

3PL, Сomprehensive TFL services: contract logistics, road network (domestic, international and East), Fresh Logistics, FTL & intermodal transport, sea and air freight+E-commerce

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Coreteka to accomplish?

• intelligent solution to streamline information sharing among key components of the process—clients, WMS, and Logistic Operator
• simplifying courier service interactions through automation

SOLUTION

How did you find Coreteka?

Referral

Why did you select Coreteka over others?

• High ratings
• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Other

How many teammates from Coreteka were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

CoreTeka successfully implemented the Last Mile Connector for Raben Group, streamlining communication between clients, WMS, and Logistic Operators via API integration. The solution includes an HTTPS endpoint, ensuring <4 seconds response time, and handles GS1 XML v3.2 requests, delivering efficient automation for courier service integration.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The measurable outcomes from the project included significant achievements such as reducing Full-Time Equivalents (FTE), minimizing errors by 90%, optimizing processes, and decreasing the human factor. Automation of a specific workplace was successfully implemented, and the scale-up resulted in a doubling of the number of orders processed. Importantly, these improvements were achieved while maintaining cost efficiency, ensuring that expenditures did not exceed the allocated budget.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

The vendor demonstrates excellent project management, consistently meeting deadlines. Their open communication channels facilitate effective collaboration throughout the project. It's worth noting their openness and flexibility in adapting to changing requirements, which significantly contributed to the project's success.

What was your primary form of communication with Coreteka?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The team is great – very skilled, has proofed expertise in logistics, friendly, and dedicated to making projects successful.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Coreteka could have done differently?

CoreTeka has demonstrated expertise in meeting our needs, and project was succesfull overall Nonetheless, We hope to collaboratively address stakeholders' expectations more effectively to eliminate any gaps during the initiation phase. Despite this, we eagerly anticipate continued collaboration and are confident that ongoing improvements in communication will further enhance the partnership.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the CRM Product Specialist of METRO C&C

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Retail and wholesale of consumer goods for both B2B and B2C markets.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Coreteka to accomplish?

• We were looking for a reliable and responsible partner to implement our updated loyalty program.
• CoreTeka succeeded in creating a user-friendly landing page for the updated program and setting up functional customer accounts.
• Coreteka's expertise and contributions not only met our expectations but also provided us with the opportunity to successfully foster customer loyalty and efficiently manage the program

SOLUTION

How did you find Coreteka?

Holding a tender

Why did you select Coreteka over others?

• Pricing fit our budget
• Great culture fit

How many teammates from Coreteka were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

CoreTeka helped METRO by creating customer accounts and building a tool to manage everything easily.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The time for administering the program has been significantly reduced. Customers got access to personal accounts with details of their participation in the program

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Their project management and communication skills are top-notch. At the beginning of our collaboration, we were introduced to our project manager who was deeply involved in the project and demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills. Tasks were carried out under the close supervision of the manager, resulting in high-quality and timely completions. This consistent and efficient support greatly contributed to the success of our partnership.

What was your primary form of communication with Coreteka?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Coreteka is a group of committed individuals eager to share project insights and find solutions. They ensure tasks are done excellently and introduce creative ideas. Throughout our collaborative efforts, their unwavering responsibility and commitment made our partnership robust and effective.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Coreteka could have done differently?

Keep it up!

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am a Director at Automate App Limited

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

We develop a solution that allows drivers to compare fuel prices in the UK

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Coreteka to accomplish?

• Since we purchased the app as a ready-made solution, it was decided to hire the Coreteka team to improve its functionality
• Deliver new features
• Meet new customer demand.

SOLUTION

How did you find Coreteka?

• Online Search
• Other

Why did you select Coreteka over others?

• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Coreteka were assigned to this project?

6-10 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Coreteka provided us with web and mobile application development services, including adding unique features to our solution, such as fuel price comparison and implementing vehicle options. They also made it possible to display ads on web and mobile versions to showcase partner propositions.

After running the project, technical experts from Coreteka suggested changing the working React Native to the Expo framework. This allowed us to avoid technical issues and speed up the release. Now, the solution runs smoothly on iOS, Android, and the web.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

• The mobile application gained 1 million downloads through Google Play and App Store

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Their project management and communication skills are at a high level. After starting our cooperation, we got our personal project manager who was always in touch and promptly resolved actual tasks.

What was your primary form of communication with Coreteka?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Coreteka is a team of open-minded and hardworking people. They’re ready to share their vision of your project and resolve any technical issues. Our workflow was clear and predictable due to regular meetings and reports from their side.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Coreteka could have done differently?

Mostly, everything went well. Where there were any questions or concerns Coreteka reacted quickly.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the business manager of an agri-environmental firm, focusing on improving sustainability in the agricultural supply chain

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Coreteka, and what were your goals?

We engaged Coreteka to help us develop a cloud based, external facing version of an existing desktop app. Our business relies on a custom application that enables us to be fully flexible with service and customer needs. The evolution of our service resulted in a need to apply this logic online so that we can further compete on price and scalability.

We required a business that could understand a niche market, and be flexible enough to work on a system that has no single defined usage.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We spoke to existing vendors within our family of companies as well as searching for options online. Coreteka was introduced to us by another sister business who had glowing recommendations. Coreteka's team, proposal and professionalism helped us with our decision to work with them.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

The initial step involved the Coreteka team understanding our industry, service and system through a number of informative discussions. The team then provided us with a proposal backed up with wireframe ideas via Zeplin. The proposal integrated our Azure based system and customisable functionality with a professional and attractive design.

The project deliverables were initially based on the ability to replicate our service in a user-friendly online environment, taking into account the multiple nuances in regards to user types and data protection. The project is continuous and involves more detailed levels of customisation, market accessibility and embedded functionality.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Depending on the project phase we have always been supported by a project lead, project manager, designer and developer. Other team members have engaged in the project based on need and expertise.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

The system is being utilised by a number of high profile clients and we have received excellent feedback. Our aim is to transition all clients to utilise the portal for some aspects of our service and we are on track to deliver this successfully.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

The team are incredibly diligent and even though I appreciate they are busy, they are always more than accommodating to our timescales. The team communicates via multiple means such as google meets, whatsapp and email to ensure I can contact them whenever needed. The project manager is incredibly conscientious with ensuring all meetings are promptly summarised and key points communicated.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

The Coreteka team is a very hardworking group of people, and also very personable. I prefer to work with a team that is both professional and affable.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

As with many international projects there are always some potential issues that are caused by things being lost in translation. The team in general have excellent English but as stated, international projects can inevitably have problems that native ones may not. At times we have seen evidence of this with testing and project creep.

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the project manager at Wiima Logistics Oy, a logistics company based in Finland.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Coreteka?

We’re building a platform with Coreteka. It’s a different kind of logistics service in digital form.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

We’d worked on the platform for a while before beginning our work with Coreteka, and then we continued it with them. Coreteka has mainly worked on software development, but they’re also maintaining our platform. We’ve been planning what else to do and how to do it, and their team is developing the code.

Additionally, they’ve helped us in many other fields. Coreteka helps us with marketing, strategy, and UX/UI design. We offer digital services to our customers, so we’ve had to learn some things from a marketing point of view. Overall, we’ve achieved an excellent level with Coreteka and can now offer it to our customers.

Our clients can get a quotation for the shipment and complete their booking and tracking on our platform. Also, there is a project logistics management platform, which is a large controlling, reporting, maintaining, planning, scaling, and material flows system within the item level. The second software can integrate into the customer, partner, and carrier systems. In the logistics world, mainly all the service providers can provide shipment handling and tracking.

What is the team composition?

We’ve mainly been in contact with 2–3 people, but there might’ve been 10 people involved over the two years. We have one dedicated person with whom we communicate on a daily basis.

How did you come to work with Coreteka?

I don’t remember exactly; it might have been through LinkedIn.

How much have you invested in them?

We’ve spent around €300,000 (approximately $340,000 USD).

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them at the end of January 2020, and our relationship is ongoing.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Due to COVID-19, we lost approximately 70% of our markets in one night, but now we’ve been able to build a new customer base. We have large global companies in Finland, and they’ve joined us as customers due to our coming services and new products, especially the material controlling service. 

Moreover, we’ve saved a lot of money compared to services from Finland. Coreteka is very customer-centric, and they can figure out new solutions because they don’t think in a traditional way. They’ve helped us in many problematic situations.

How did Coreteka perform from a project management standpoint?

We’ve handled the project management. We follow what has to be done, when, and if we’ll achieve the target. We haven't been so strict on following deadlines and monitoring the efficiency, but we’ve improved the controlling a lot. We’ve missed deadlines, but it wasn’t one-sided — either we needed something new or had to expand the requirements.

We communicate daily with them and use Teams and Google Sheets.  

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their customer-centric attitude is the most impressive.

Are there any areas they could improve?

They could keep to the deadlines when there are no surprises from us.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be open about your own business and give them the background. Also, keep the information updated and communicate with them regularly and with an open mind.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Supervisor Trade Systems of the company.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Our company is one of the biggest tobacco products producers (cigarettes and smoke-free products, including heated tobacco, e-vapor, and oral smokeless products)

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Coreteka to accomplish?
We needed a solution to ensure a quality of provided communication by retailers about our products characteristics and benefits

SOLUTION

How did you find Coreteka?

Open tender

Why did you select Coreteka over others?

Company values aligned

How many teammates from Coreteka were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

CoreTeka had to create the app for us without already existing analogues. Despite this, we are satisfied with the timelines and the solution that was proposed and implemented. They truly achieved our expectations. After few test releases we have received the stable and working platform and what's important - the flexible architecture possible to be adjusted in the future.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The new trade engagement platform has achieved more accurate marketing data, increasing the transparency of all trade campaigns efficiency (thousands of verified records on a daily basis instead of anonymous surveys) and boosting the reaction speed on consumers feedback (NPS 85%+).

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

Here is a simplified positive description of the project management work in 3 sentences: The project manager did an excellent job leading the team and coordinating the complicated development process. They were great at keeping everyone aligned, catching issues early, and making sure we built what clients needed. Their communication skills, technical knowledge, and problem-solving abilities were so important for the project's success.

What was your primary form of communication with Coreteka?

• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

I'd like to note Coreteka's deep expertise in building smart project architectures and their focus on scalable product but not just quickly delivered ones. This describes them as a reliable supplier for large projects.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Coreteka could have done differently?

Overall, Coreteka has done a great job providing good software. Analyzing what could be improved in our cooperation is only customer support during the period without active developments. After 1.5 year of downtime, we had to wait until the new assigned developer had studied all the project documentation and was ready for the next work. But I guess it is unforeseen issue from both sides. Next time I would prefer to pay some monthly fee to have always available developer

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I'm an Innovations & Regional Sales manager in TotalEnergies SE (known as Total CFP before 2021) which is a French multinational integrated oil and gas company founded in 1924 and one of the seven "supermajor" oil companies. Our businesses cover the entire oil and gas chain, from crude oil and natural gas exploration and production to power generation, transportation, refining, petroleum product marketing, and international crude oil and product trading. We are also a large-scale chemicals manufacturer.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire Coreteka?

We cooperate with Coreteka to get assistance in the launch of our internal startups, projects, and innovations in: CO2-footprint decreasing, EV-related & loyalty apps

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We've started with a small challenge over 2 years ago and valued their innovative mindset along with high involvement.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

Details can't be unveiled due to business circumstances and the early stages of the projects.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

Innovation managers + software engineers.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Not yet

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

Pretty much effective. Coreteka acts quite fast, which has impressed us. 

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

• 1) Despite, sometimes, the hard complexity of issues, they've never answered they have no idea how to solve them;
• 2) They always try to help;
• 3) Price is affordable.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Features to attract customers, and easily achievable architecture to decrease CO2 emissions.