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Programmers.io Transforms Order Management System for Fast-Growing Food Processing Enterprise

About The Client

The client is a food system company that specializes in the production and processing of pork in the United States. They are the 3rd largest pork producers in the U.S. and process more than 6 million hogs each year.

  • Industry: Food
  • Headquartered: Merriam, KS
  • Platforms: IBM i/AS400
  • Team Size: 19 (8 Developers, 4 QAs, 2 Business Analysts, 1 Architect, 4 Team Leads)
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The Challenge

The client’s Order Management System (OMS) was operating on an outdated and unoptimized IBM i/AS400 system. They were having issues with slow performance and overall ease of use, leading to delays in operations and order times.

Their software also relied on manual-heavy processes that were inefficient and susceptible to errors. The system incurred increasing operational and maintenance costs as time went on.

Business was growing, and lack of scalability in their current system meant that they needed to completely transform their OMS to stay profitable. This would also allow them to be able to scale for future needs as they continued to grow.

 

Our Solution

Here’s how we solved the client’s challenges:

The Solution

Application Migration

We updated their old OMS from the IBM i/AS400 platform to Node.js, a platform which allows for complete integration of all processes and programs into a unified view. This provided the client with the scalability they were lacking in their current system.

The Solution

Web Portal Transformation

We used React.js to create a customized web portal called P2P (Pig to Pork) for the client. React.js not only provides an intuitive and engaging user experience, but they also have a large community that provides resources and support for easy troubleshooting.

The Solution

Power Automation

We integrated MS Power Automate with the database (DB2) to swiftly handle complex workflows and reduce errors from manual entry. We also made it so that certain workflows can be triggered based on approver configurations.

The Solution

Custom Libraries

Using the PnPJs library, we developed custom components in order to integrate a SharePoint repository with the backend (Node.js). The client requested this for ease of maintenance and meeting security regulations.

Technologies Used

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

  • Node.js
    Node.js
  • React.js
    React.js
  • PnPJS
    PnPJS
  • Azure DevOps
    Azure DevOps
  • MS Power Automate
    MS Power Automate
  • DB2
    DB2
  • IBM i/AS400
    IBM i/AS400
 

Business Impact

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

Impact 1

Reduced Operational/Maintenance Costs

Impact 2

Greatly Improved Reporting Capabilities

Impact 3

Expedited Day-To-Day Operations

Here’s how we did it

  • Successful Modernization

    of their OMS and IBM i/AS400 platform brought operations up to modern standards and reduced downtime.

  • Complete Integration

    of business processes allows for real-time data flow and facilitates interaction between departments.

  • Automated Workflows

    unifies data input and makes workflows flexible so that they can adapt to future business needs.

  • Established Feedback Loop

    with stakeholders ensures continuous alignment with business goals and user preferences.

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I wanted to take a moment to highlight and commemorate the efforts from our dedicated PIO team. To preface, the projects we work on here are complex, with rigid objectives, budgets, and timelines. Expectations are always high and are ever-changing. From the start of our relationship, the IO team was able to exceed expectations and make our business wishes a reality.

Project Manager

Over the past year I have worked with them, they have worked very hard to understand our highly customized system and troubleshoot things with little or no documentation while managing to keep the business up and running normally. Without the hard work and dedication they have shown, I know we would have had some issues causing downtime or lost production. I am looking forward to continuing working them in the next year as well.

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I have been working with Programmers IO for more than 5 years now and I have been pleased with all projects and developers that I have worked with. We have had a few issues here and there but they have always fixed and made it right. They have been an excellent addition to our business.

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