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Vendors Profile Management Portal
Bespoke Solution for Print Industry Suppliers with Extensive Features Boosting Seamless Management That Provide Numerous Benefits of Improving Business with Safe And Secure Online Portal
- Superior range of web-based vendor management solutions that save time with elimination of manual efforts
- End-to-end key features and highly configurable portal for establishing an appropriate sync of roles and responsibilities of users with access management system
- Various kinds of information like financial profiles, certifications, contracts details, compliance surveys under one umbrella
- Better integration with various Third Party APIs for data validation, training and for support and maintenance
Highlights
Client Location
South Africa
Industry
Printing
Business Model
Fixed Cost
Technology Used
- Microsoft ASP.Net
- Bootstrap 3
- AngularJS
- Javascript | Jquery
- Web API 2.5
- Microsoft SQL server 2012/2014 database
- Windows Hosting IIS 8.0
The Context
Driven by the core focus to transform existing manual based process to lucrative online application with wide range of features and to centralize various systems by introducing new web portal that is well-ahead to target global audiences. The SA-based client was looking to offer more value to its suppliers and customers with its enhanced system. The key challenges that ruled the path were:
- To get rid of manual administration of routine suppliers’ activities through spreadsheets in order to accelerate organizational growth and operational efficiency
- Various activities like managing profile, certificates, print capabilities, approvals, automated alerts & notifications and activations, etc. had to be implemented in the new web portal
- Ability for suppliers in requesting discounts by evaluating options on their invoices by integrating with existing accounting system
- Facility for the end-users to explore various suppliers, filter based on rating, and view their detailed portfolio
- Same user credentials for existing online training and support ticketing system through new portal
- Through automated process, import docs to generate supplier-wise and overall reports that helps in crucial business operations
The Solution
Radix has been well-versed in integrating a configurable vendor portal that will work astoundingly to bring the team together and operate smoothly. As the portal forms the core for the client’s business, it was indeed necessary to leverage the right efforts along with the right team.
Technology Consulting
The team suggested to build a custom solution using .NET because of higher flexibility and modest technology blend including ASP.NET MVC 5 architecture with AngularJS, Web API 2.5 and Entity Framework, and Microsoft SQL Server database.
Prototype Development
A quick walkthrough of the systems helps to eliminate doubts and improves efficiency in exact interpretation of client’s requirements and functionalities. It helps to predict how the final product will function- here we used Balsamiq tools to create mock-ups.
Custom Application Development
The customized portal was customized with features of detailed outline, activation, reports, news and third party integrations. Search functionality, finance module to view invoices and third party online training platform integration for the portal.
Application Integration Services
Third Party Integrations that are highly configurable for end users like to view invoices with Hansaworld accounting system to help in getting discounts, Single Sign On implementation with Freshdesk and online training platform Skyprep for users.
Testing and Quality Assurance
Our skilled team of QA professionals are extremely proficient in Smoke Testing, Functional Testing, and Integration Testing etc. which proliferate us further to maintain high quality standards for the overall application.
Application Support & Maintenance
For maximized relevance of the application, it requires skilled support and maintenance services. Our team provided continuous maintenance and enhancements, new features and bug fixes whenever necessary.
The Results
As a trusted name for comprehensive vendor management portals, Radixweb assures a scalable, adaptable and fully customized solution for the client. It benefitted the client in below mentioned significant ways:
Smooth Operations
- Automated tasks by integrating workflows, emails and alerts
- Easy to search suppliers and view detailed profiles and records
- Scheduled imports of data for analysis and supplier-wise reports
Improved Payments Flow
- Helped the client to receive payments easily
- Facilitated suppliers with optional discounts
- Secured and safe payment gateway
Supplier Profiling
- Easy for suppliers to update their profile information regularly
- Validation of supplier specific information by administrators
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