Inventory Management System Development for Retail Company
- Application Management & Support Staffing
- Confidential
- Jan. 2023 - Ongoing
- Quality
- 5.0
- Schedule
- 5.0
- Cost
- 4.5
- Willing to Refer
- 5.0
"What we found most impressive about Infuy was their ability to seamlessly integrate with our in-house team."
- Retail
- Boston, Massachusetts
- 1-10 Employees
- Online Review
Infuy has designed and developed a Java-based inventory management system for a retail company. The team provides a team of developers who have handled testing, QA, deployment, and post-launch support.
The client is happy with Infuy's work, which has resulted in improved inventory accuracy and operational efficiency, increased sales, and better user adoption. The team led organized and effective project management, ensuring all milestones were met. Their collaborative approach stands out.
The client submitted this review online.
BACKGROUND
Please describe your company and position.
I am the CTO of a retail company
Describe what your company does in a single sentence.
The retail company needed to upgrade their existing inventory management system to cope with their expanding business. They wanted to implement a Java-based application that could handle real-time inventory tracking, forecasting, automatic reordering, and integrated reporting.
OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE
What specific goals or objectives did you hire Infuy to accomplish?
- Develop a Robust Inventory Management System: The primary goal was to develop a new, Java-based inventory management system capable of handling the company's growing needs. This system needed to be scalable and robust, capable of managing real-time inventory tracking, predictive forecasting, automatic reordering, and providing integrated reporting.
- Augment the Existing Team: Given the company's internal resource constraints, another key objective was to augment their existing team with skilled Java developers, project managers, and QA analysts. They needed experienced professionals who could hit the ground running and seamlessly integrate with their internal team.
- Improve Operational Efficiency: The ultimate goal was to enhance operational efficiency through the new system. By having a more sophisticated inventory management solution, the company aimed to reduce stockouts and overstocks, improve inventory turnover, and ultimately increase customer satisfaction and profitability.
SOLUTION
How did you find Infuy?
- Online Search
- Clutch Site
Why did you select Infuy over others?
- Pricing fit our budget
- Referred to me
How many teammates from Infuy were assigned to this project?
2-5 Employees
Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.
The scope of this project involved developing a robust, scalable, and feature-rich Java-based inventory management system for the US-based retail company. The client required an advanced solution that could manage real-time inventory tracking, forecasting, automatic reordering, and integrated reporting to handle their expanding business needs. Key Deliverables:
- System Design: The first key deliverable was a comprehensive system design document. This outlined the architecture of the proposed inventory management system, the technology stack to be used (with Java as the primary language), and how different features would be implemented.
- Staff Augmentation: Infuy provided a team of experienced Java developers, project managers, and QA analysts who integrated with the client's in-house team to work on the project. This included the transfer of necessary knowledge and alignment of working processes.
- Software Development: The development of the Java-based inventory management system was a major deliverable. The system included features such as real-time inventory tracking, predictive analytics for forecasting, automatic reordering based on predefined conditions, and a reporting module that provided insights into inventory levels, sales, and trends.
- Testing & QA: Extensive testing and quality assurance checks were conducted to ensure the system was bug-free and met all functional requirements. This involved various testing methodologies, including unit testing, integration testing, system testing, and user acceptance testing.
- Training: Infuy provided training sessions to the client's internal team to help them understand how to effectively use and manage the new system.
- System Deployment & Post-Launch Support: Once the system was developed and tested, it was deployed into the live environment. Post-launch, Infuy offered ongoing support and maintenance to ensure the system remained efficient and updated according to evolving business needs.
RESULTS & FEEDBACK
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?
The success of this project could be evaluated through a number of measurable outcomes:
- Improved Inventory Accuracy: Post-implementation of the new inventory management system, the company would likely see a significant increase in inventory accuracy. This could be quantified by comparing the variance between physical stock counts and the system's inventory data before and after the project.
- Decreased Stockouts and Overstocks: The system's forecasting and automatic reordering capabilities should lead to a decrease in instances of stockouts (where an item is out of stock) and overstocks (where there is surplus stock). These reductions could be tracked and quantified to demonstrate the system's effectiveness.
- Increased Sales: By preventing stockouts, the new system would ensure that customer demand could always be met, likely leading to an increase in sales. Comparing sales data before and after the system's implementation would provide a measure of this success.
- Improved Operational Efficiency: The efficiency of inventory management processes would be enhanced by the new system. This could be measured through metrics like the time taken for inventory reconciliation or the manpower hours required for inventory management tasks, with a decrease in these indicating success.
- User Adoption and Satisfaction: The successful training and adoption of the new system by the company's staff would be another key measure. This could be assessed through user surveys to gauge satisfaction levels with the new system.
- System Performance: The stability and performance of the system, including its uptime, load handling capacity, and speed of operation, would also be key indicators of the success of the project.
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?
Infuy's project management approach was highly organized and effective. They assigned a dedicated project manager to our project, who served as our main point of contact. This manager oversaw the entire project timeline, coordinated between the augmented staff and our internal team, and ensured all milestones were met.
What was your primary form of communication with Infuy?
- Virtual Meeting
- Email or Messaging App
What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
What we found most impressive about Infuy was their ability to seamlessly integrate with our in-house team and understand our business needs. Their staff augmentation model was not just about providing skilled professionals, but also about ensuring these professionals worked cohesively with our existing team and aligned with our company culture. This collaborative approach helped drive the project's success.
Are there any areas for improvement or something Infuy could have done differently?
The work they have done by their people was amazing.
RATINGS
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Quality
5.0Service & Deliverables
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Schedule
5.0On time / deadlines
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Cost
4.5Value / within estimates
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Willing to Refer
5.0NPS