Supply Chain Visibility Platform

How our methodology helps logistics companies achieve real-time visibility across their complete supply chain.

This case study is a methodology demonstration using an illustrative company. It showcases our approach and capabilities but does not represent an actual client engagement.

European logistics company (50-200 employees)Logistics & Supply ChainStrategic Tech Brokerage6-10 months (typical)

20-35%

Projected lead time reduction

Significant

Operational cost savings

70-90%

Projected reduction in status calls

< 12 mo

Expected ROI timeframe

The Challenge

Logistics companies often operate with fragmented systems across multiple distribution centers in different countries. Shipments become invisible once they leave a warehouse, customer communication is manual, and planning teams rely on spreadsheets. Previous attempts with traditional IT consultancies frequently stall due to lack of domain expertise.

Limited real-time visibility on shipments after warehouse departure
High volume of manual customer communication for status updates
Manual planning via spreadsheets for fleet management
Risk of stalled projects with traditional implementation approaches

Our Approach

Our methodology begins with a diagnostic assessment to identify core problems: data fragmentation, lack of real-time integration, and scalability challenges in the architecture. We select a specialized development team from our network with experience in IoT platforms and logistics systems.

1

Discovery & Assessment

2-4 weeks

Analysis of existing systems, stakeholder interviews, and technical due diligence to map the current situation.

2

Architecture & Partner Selection

3-5 weeks

Event-driven microservices architecture designed and specialized development team selected and onboarded.

3

MVP & Iterative Development

12-20 weeks

Real-time tracking MVP for a limited number of locations, followed by phased rollout to all locations.

4

Launch & Optimization

6-10 weeks

Full rollout, user training, customer portal, and continuous optimization based on usage data.

Projected Outcomes

Based on our methodology and sector experience, we project significant improvements in lead times through real-time visibility, a substantial reduction in manual customer communication, time savings for planning teams, and improved route optimization. Exact results depend on the specific baseline situation and implementation circumstances.

Our approach is characterized by a combination of business understanding and technological expertise, enabling us to deliver working solutions within a short timeframe where traditional approaches stall.

Methodology description AppMakelaar Supply Chain Practice

Technologies Used

Event-Driven ArchitectureIoT IntegrationReal-time AnalyticsReact / Next.jsNode.jsKubernetes

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