- Industry: Food
- Headquartered: Merriam, KS
- Platforms: AS/400
- Team Size: 19 (8 Developers, 4 QAs, 2 Business Analysts, 1 Architect, 4 Team Leads)
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.
The Challenge
The client’s Order Management System (OMS) was operating on an outdated and unoptimized AS/400 system.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.
The tech we used for our solution
Our software architects and engineers are experts in using the latest technologies.
Node.js
React.js
PnPJS
Azure DevOps
MS Power Automate
DB2
IBM i/ AS400
The Solution
Here’s how we solved the client’s challenges:
Application Migration
We updated their old OMS from the 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.
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.
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.
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.
The Programmers.io Team Provided Needed Expertise
to ensure scalability and give the client a competitive edge.
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Reduced Operational/Maintenance Costs
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Greatly Improved Reporting Capabilities
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Expedited Day-To-Day Operations
Here’s how we did it
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Successful Modernization
of their OMS and AS400 platform brought operations up to modern standards and reduced downtime.
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Complete Integration
of business processes allows for real-time data flow and facilitates interaction between departments.
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Automated Workflows
unifies data input and makes workflows flexible so that they can adapt to future business needs.
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Established Feedback Loop
with stakeholders ensures continuous alignment with business goals and user preferences.
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