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Smooth Migration from Synon-based IBM i to Modern Technologies by Addressing Expertise Gaps and Ensuring System Continuity

About The Client

The client is a diversified multinational corporation with primary operations in agribusiness and transportation. Key segments include Foods (premium pork products), and Marine (containerized shipping services). The client engages in international grain processing and trading through its Commodity Trading and Milling division and operates in sugar production, power generation, and turkey processing. The client markets products under several renowned brands with a global footprint across America, the Middle East, Africa, the Pacific Basin, and Europe.

  • Industry: Transportation
  • Headquartered: Minnesota, USA
  • Platforms: IBMi DB2, Synon CA:2E, Node.JS, RPGLE, SQL RPGLE, Java, React.JS
  • Team Size: 6 Experts
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The Challenge

The client is a diversified multinational corporation with primary operations in agribusiness and transportation. Key segments include Foods (premium pork products), and Marine (containerized shipping services). The client engages in international grain processing and trading through its Commodity Trading and Milling division and operates in sugar production, power generation, and turkey processing. The client markets products under several renowned brands with a global footprint across America, the Middle East, Africa, the Pacific Basin, and Europe.

 

Our Solution

The Solution

Detailed System Documentation for Stakeholder Clarity and Alignment

The Programmers.io team thoroughly analyzed and documented the client's existing system, capturing the process flow and program details. They presented these findings to the business stakeholders, ensuring a clear understanding of the system's structure and functionality.

The Solution

Translating Process Analysis into Business-Aligned User Stories

Detailed program analysis and process mapping became crucial for developing user stories for the new system. By aligning these user stories with the client's business needs, the Programmers.io team provided the necessary guidance to ensure the successful design and build of the client's modernized technology platform.

Technologies Used

Our software architects and engineers are experts in using the latest technologies.

  • IBMi DB2
    IBMi DB2
  • Synon CA:2E
    Synon CA:2E
  • RPGLE
    RPGLE
  • SQLRPGLE
    SQLRPGLE
  • Java
    Java
  • ReactJS
    ReactJS
  • NodeJS
    NodeJS
 

Business Impact

Our solution added value with surprising results because we were able to deliver a high-quality product on time.

Here’s how we did it

  • Comprehensive System Analysis and Process Documentation

    The Programmers.io team analyzed and documented the system flow, providing clarity and insight into the current processes.

  • Building a Modern System on Established Processes for Seamless Transition

    The new system was successfully built using the existing system's processing as a foundation, ensuring a smooth transition.

  • Leveraging Documented Processes for Traceable and Controlled System Modernization

    The documented process flow acted as input for the new system architecture while maintaining a comprehensive change history that ensured traceability and control over modifications.

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