Programmers.io eliminated hours of manual tasks and data entry for an upscale fashion designer and distributor
About The Client
The client is a designer, marketer, and distributor of upscale collections of women’s attire, sportswear, and other products. Originally established in the year 1950, it has emerged as an affluent brand with a heritage and aesthetic based on the Palm Beach resort lifestyle. The brand has demonstrated multi-generational appeal. Its products can be found in the company’s owned signature stores, e-commerce site, certain department stores, and a variety of independent specialty stores. Programmers.io is supporting this fashion retail client in the field of EDI transactions and IBM i projects.
- Industry: Retail and Consumer Goods
- Headquartered: USA
- Platforms: IBM i (AS400), RPGLE, EDI
- Team Size: 4–6 Members
The Challenge
The client was looking for a partner to implement EDI and Drop Shipment processes aiding the daily processes like invoices, purchase orders, shipment notices, etc. as it did not transfer data electronically until that time. This situation was leading to delays and customer DSAT.
The client wanted to connect its e-commerce platform on IBM i (AS400) to a DSCO Portal, which is a middle layer between the client and the trading partner. The client wanted IBM i e-commerce store integration with the DSCO portal to connect the business with new partners as well as enhance the quality of the existing IBM i processes.
Our Solution
Streamlining EDI Processes on IBM i with DSCO Integration
The team at Programmers.io immediately took the project and created a series of logical programs in RPGLE. We created and changed EDI translation formats for connecting the IBM i server to the DSCO portal (web-based). We used our own tools and methodology for interchanging various documents between the client and their trading partners. Those improved processes included: fetching PO (850), transferring invoice (810), shipment notice (856), cancelled invoices, and inventory detail.
Ongoing Enhancements and Support
Our dedicated RPGLE team continuously made modifications in the existing business model for enhancing the quality of day-to-day processes. Such processes include generating reports with all new features, troubleshooting and fixing the failed EDI transactions, implementing the new changes, and customizing the existing programs with Quality Check within the given deadline.
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
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Efficient Implementation and Quality Assurance
For quick implementation of required solutions, our Programmers.io team completed the task with quality analysis for the in-progress work carried out by the client’s onsite team during the latter’s off-duty hours.
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Round-the-Clock Support and Faster Delivery
The next morning, the client’s on-site team just had to review and install the required changes that were already done by our team during night hours. Using this approach our team worked round the clock on the project reducing the elapsed time by 50% and leading our customer to get things ready before its deadline.
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Driving Revenue Growth Through DSCO Integration
The client is now opened to new opportunities in the e-commerce business and could easily partner with clients who are using DSCO portal, leading to increased revenue and improved CX.
Efficient Implementation and Quality Assurance
For quick implementation of required solutions, our Programmers.io team completed the task with quality analysis for the in-progress work carried out by the client’s onsite team during the latter’s off-duty hours.
Round-the-Clock Support and Faster Delivery
The next morning, the client’s on-site team just had to review and install the required changes that were already done by our team during night hours. Using this approach our team worked round the clock on the project reducing the elapsed time by 50% and leading our customer to get things ready before its deadline.
Driving Revenue Growth Through DSCO Integration
The client is now opened to new opportunities in the e-commerce business and could easily partner with clients who are using DSCO portal, leading to increased revenue and improved CX.
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