Our client needed a secure and user-friendly platform for renting truck and trailer equipment. Our team helped develop a blockchain-based web platform that ensured secure and transparent transactions. Computools assisted in creating an intuitive interface and integrating advanced technologies, resulting in improved fleet management and increased revenue for the client.
The client is a global giant in the material handling industry, boasting a vast portfolio of forklift trucks, warehouse equipment and automated solutions. Their solutions optimise operations in factories, warehouses and distribution centres, ensuring smooth material and information flow.
They’re at the forefront of technological advancement, offering a comprehensive range of electric, fuel cell and conventional forklift trucks alongside driver assistance systems, fleet management software and automation solutions.
With leading positions in the EMEA region (forklift sales) and China (foreign manufacturer), they demonstrate their ability to adapt and thrive in diverse markets. This vast global reach allows them to cater to various customer needs and opportunities.
The client wanted a service that would facilitate the exchange of machinery equipment among their customers. They expected a user-friendly, reliable platform that would enable clients to locate and rent forklifts quickly and effortlessly.
We prioritised rapid development and user feedback, which focused on core functionalities and incorporated blockchain technology to ensure data integrity.
The streamlined user experience centred around user accounts, product search, cart management, contract handling and vehicle checkout/check-in processes. Truck history, reporting tools and user behaviour analytics provided valuable insights for platform optimisation. Leveraging blockchain, user identities, truck data (including photos and maintenance records), and contracts were secured and tamper-proof. Additional features included customer information, FAQs, expert support, and multilanguage capabilities to enhance user experience and platform accessibility.
We successfully developed a platform in a short time span. As a result, the product has made it easier for customers to onboard and share assets, find a truck and send the rental request. From a business perspective, this online marketplace improved the company’s flexibility in managing fleet capacity and boosted revenue.
When EQUIPSHARE began its search for a strategic partner to develop its web platform, it considered several qualified developers, seeking a team with deep industry expertise and a proven track record. Ultimately, they chose Computools due to our advanced expertise in disruptive technologies, industry-focused solutions, and commitment to transparency and long-term partnerships. From the outset, Computools prioritised understanding EQUIPSHARE’s specific needs, establishing clear communication channels and aligning project goals with their business objectives. This collaborative approach fostered trust and confidence in the early days of our partnership. Computools’ dedication to innovation, as recognised by the IMProve Academy, and our ISO 27001:2013 certification for information security further assured EQUIPSHARE of our capability to deliver a secure, scalable, and reliable platform.
In this case, design tasks included creating an intuitive user interface, developing detailed user personas, building an effective site structure for optimal navigation and crafting low-fidelity and high-fidelity prototypes for testing and refining the platform's functionality.
Creating in-depth profiles to empathise with users, tailoring the platform to their needs
Organising strategically for optimal navigation and user engagement
Prototyping precision for testing and refining design functionality
Designing a visually appealing interface for a seamless and enjoyable user experience
Hyperledger
Selected for its suitability to EQUIPSHARE's business needs, Hyperledger supports secure and transparent rental transactions through its blockchain-based framework. Its modular architecture enables flexible component usage and leverages container technology to execute smart contracts, ensuring reliable and tamper-proof transaction records.
Golang
Chosen for the backend due to its compatibility with Hyperledger, Golang offers high performance and a straightforward syntax that accelerates application development. Its ease of use and readability are advantageous for team collaboration and code maintenance.
Docker
Docker was utilised to develop, test, deliver, and run the application within containerised environments. This open-source tool optimizes system resource usage, enables quick application deployment, and ensures scalability and stability across different environments.
Kubernetes
Implemented for Docker container management and scalability, Kubernetes is an open-source platform that handles containerised workloads and services. It allows declarative customisation and automation, which are essential for maintaining the platform’s performance and scalability as user demand increases.
React
React was used for front-end development because it built fast, scalable web applications efficiently. It allows developers to work on individual application parts on both the client and server sides, speeding up the development process. React's modularity makes it easy to maintain and adaptable, providing significant time and cost savings.
The Scrum approach was the optimal option for us and the client. Sprint started on Wednesday, and meet-ups and other team-wide activities were coordinated with the client’s time zone. Demo and retro happened on the last day of the sprint. The team had a retrospective, sprint planning, and task grooming after each two-week sprint.
From the initial consulting phase to the final launch and ongoing support, Computools has demonstrated its commitment to understanding our unique challenges and delivering tailored solutions. Their expertise in logistics software engineering has been evident throughout the project, and their proactive approach to problem-solving has ensured smooth project execution. We are thrilled with the outcome of the platform and look forward to continuing our partnership with Computools for future endeavours.
We helped a Western-European rail operator develop a system for intelligent real-time positioning of cargo fleets, providing information on important safety parameters such as volume, pressure and temperature. By harnessing the power of IoT technology, the system generates instant alerts if measured parameters deviate from the set norms, reducing manual checking of the fleet status. The system utilises the MQTT protocol, ensuring reliable data transmission and state-of-the-art security in information exchange.
Our team helped a provider of corporate marketing automation solutions to develop a smart printer that enables automatic printing without human intervention. The leaflet packer adds to the functionality of the smart printer by automating the packaging process. Workflows are supported via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and other wireless technologies achieving seamless integration. We leveraged platform and product engineering principles to design and develop a robust, scalable, and user-friendly system that integrates with the client's existing marketing automation platform. The smart printer uses IoT technologies to establish secure and reliable communication with other devices and systems within the client's network.
Our client, Dior, is a global fashion and luxury brand specialising in high-end products like clothing, leather goods, perfumes, cosmetics, watches, jewellery, and wines. Dior wanted to streamline extensive e-commerce operations, including order processing and checkout times, which we addressed by developing a customised CMS. We created a high-performing, scalable, and resilient digital platform. Our solution resulted in an increase in average order value, a reduction in checkout time, an increase in user throughput, and a reduction in monthly support system workload.
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