MetaDesign Solutions

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Lead Engineer Facilities and Utilies of The J.M. Smucker Co.

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

The J.M. Smucker Co., it is our privilege to make food people and pets love by offering a diverse portfolio of brands available across North America. We are proud to lead in the Coffee, Consumer Foods, Dog Snacks and Cat Food categories by offering brands consumers trust for themselves and their families each day including Folgers®, Dunkin’®, Café Bustelo®, Jif®, Smucker’s® Uncrustables®, Smucker’s®, Milk-Bone® and Meow Mix®.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire MetaDesign Solutions to accomplish?

• We wanted to have an app to give our customers seamless integration with all our Coffee, Consumer Foods, Dog Snacks and Cat Food system. Our goal was to make our system more self-service-oriented, rather than reliant on a other programs. We also wanted to give them Coffee, Consumer Foods, Dog Snacks and Cat Food programs and new insight through the app. We didn’t have an app, so we called MetaDesign Solutions.

SOLUTION

How did you find MetaDesign Solutions?

Clutch Site

Why did you select MetaDesign Solutions over others?

Pricing fit our budget

How many teammates from MetaDesign Solutions 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 work included comprehensive analysis, and development tailored to streamline manufacturing processes. The team exhibited unparalleled dedication, ensuring real-time communication and prompt issue resolution. Key deliverables surpassed expectations, featuring an intuitive interface, robust functionality for order tracking, and seamless integration with existing systems.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

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

The app significantly improved efficiency, reducing production time by 20% and enhancing communication across teams. MetaDesign's dedication to understanding our industry intricacies ensured a tailored solution, optimizing our manufacturing processes. 
The project's success was evident in a 30% increase in overall productivity, showcasing their commitment to excellence. We highly recommend MetaDesign Solutions for their expertise, professionalism, and impactful contributions to our business growth.

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

The team consistently exceeded expectations by delivering high-quality results ahead of schedule. Their proactive approach to addressing our specific needs showcased a genuine commitment to client satisfaction. Their dedication and timely delivery not only streamlined our operations but also reflected their unwavering commitment to excellence. I wholeheartedly recommend MetaDesign Solutions for their exemplary mobile app development services.

What was your primary form of communication with MetaDesign Solutions?

Email or Messaging App

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

The team demonstrated profound industry knowledge, seamlessly integrating manufacturing intricacies into the app's design and functionality.

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

Nope

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

We are recruitment company specialize in transport industry. We wanted to create a new product and manage existing IT system. My role is CTO at Jobdroid and Drivers recruitment.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire MetaDesign Solutions?

Software, web & app design and development. QA and SEO services

What were your goals for this project?

Developing a new product as fast as possible and continue improving it using agile development methodology.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

Accessed 3 vendors by giving them test projects.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

Designing, development of the web solution & mobile app developer. Vendor was responsible to understand requirement and provide complete solution including documentation.

What was the team composition?

Our team varied from 4 people to 8 people. It consists of API developer, UI developer, Mobile app developer, Tester, Team lead .

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

This project helped us to attract more candidates and clients

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

We managed project from our end using Jira and daily standup on Skype.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was impressed by the team's professionalism and ability to tackle any complex technical issues/roadblocks. Also good technical solutions provided by tech leads.

Are there any areas for improvement?

communication can be improved for some developers.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the head of operations for Name Stories, a company that creates custom personalized art prints.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

For what projects/services did your company hire MetaDesign Solutions?

We hired MetaDesign Solutions to develop an Adobe Illustrator automation software in connection with our production process.

What were your goals for this project?

The goal for them was to deliver the solution on spec, time, and budget.

SOLUTION

How did you select this vendor?

We selected MetaDesign Solutions after evaluating several firms that each proposed a solution for our needs.

Describe the project and the services they provided in detail.

MetaDesign Solutions worked with us throughout the process, providing recommendations on best practices, prototyping, development, and testing. They set up a cloud environment and currently host the solution, including support on an ongoing basis.

What was the team composition?

We had a team lead who worked with us directly and spoke with other developers as needed.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

Can you share any information that demonstrates the impact that this project has had on your business?

We use the software on a daily basis in connection with our production process. It reliably performs the exact function that we need it to perform.

How was project management arranged and how effective was it?

Our team lead is responsive and available, reliably delivering work products on time.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

MetaDesign Solutions is responsive. They know what to do, and they do what they say they will do.

Are there any areas for improvement?

No, not that I can think of. We are very satisfied with MetaDesign Solutions.