Why did the client need system modernization?

The client required modernization to improve warehouse efficiency, optimize goods receiving processes, and ensure stable operations across multiple locations.

How did Azati optimize warehouse workflows?

Azati reworked Camunda workflows to automate goods receiving and processing steps, integrate with other systems, and reduce operational bottlenecks.

What role did the BFF API play?

The BFF API enhanced frontend interactions by enabling faster and more reliable data retrieval from multiple backend services, improving user experience.

How did the system improvements impact operations?

Operational efficiency increased, goods processing time decreased by 35–45%, workflow efficiency improved, and system reliability was enhanced across all warehouses.

Corporate System Modernization and Optimization

Azati partnered with a large retail company to modernize and optimize various components of their internal system, aiming to increase operational efficiency and system reliability. The project focused on streamlining warehouse processes, especially goods receiving operations, integrating with other business functions, and improving user interfaces for managing roles, access, and data processing.

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55-70%

reduction in goods receiving processing time

45-65%

improvement in data handling efficiency for large datasets

30-50%

reduction in manual administrative actions

All Technologies Used

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Camunda

TypeScript

JavaScript

NodeJS

Jenkins

React

Webpack

NEST

BFF

Kafka

Redis

TypeORM

OpenTracing

Microservices

Platformeco

Vite.js

Motivation

The primary goal of this project was to modernize the corporate system to improve warehouse efficiency, with a focus on goods receiving and data processing. Additionally, Azati worked on enhancing microfrontend development, user role management, large data set processing, and BFF API development for seamless interaction between different company services.

Main Challenges

The client needed an updated microservices architecture to comply with new business processes and improve system performance. Azati modernized the architecture to handle higher loads and support evolving business needs.

The existing Camunda workflows needed optimization for better performance and faster warehouse operations. Azati reworked these workflows to automate and integrate them more effectively with other systems.

The integration of new functions into the system across multiple locations was critical. Azati collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth deployment and ongoing support at five different locations.

The system needed a layer optimized for frontend interactions to ensure quick and easy access to data from multiple sources. Azati developed a BFF API optimized for frontend interactions, enabling seamless data retrieval.

The system required a more intuitive interface for managing roles and permissions. Azati developed easy-to-use tools to simplify access control and administration.

Existing tools for managing large datasets were inefficient and complex. Azati optimized the data sorting and filtering functionalities and integrated new interface solutions to improve user experience.

Our Approach

Comprehensive Approach

We focused on a holistic approach, combining backend and frontend work to achieve all project objectives. It was crucial to ensure not only technical stability but also user-friendliness. Our collaboration with various parts of the project allowed us to create a powerful, integrated system that met all client requirements.

System Stability and Reliability

We ensured system stability and reliability through backend architecture updates, which included the introduction of new features and compliance with regulatory standards. This allowed the system to handle high loads and continue to operate efficiently under rapidly changing business requirements.

Quality Assurance

Testers played a key role in ensuring system quality, participating actively at all stages of development. They conducted comprehensive testing, including load tests, functional checks, and security assessments, to guarantee flawless operation and stability during exploitation.

Backend Development

We designed and expanded microservices to meet updated regulatory requirements. We modified workflows in Camunda to align with updated business processes. Additionally, we collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate and align functionality across the system.

Cross-Functional Support

Our team participated in weekly level 3 support rotations and provided extensive support during product deployment across new locations.

Product Deployment

We deployed the system to five locations, including full WMS product deployment at two sites and complete replacement of third-party modules at three sites.

Frontend Development

On the frontend side, we ensured an intuitive and user-friendly interface. We focused on UI design and development, implementing new functional elements and ensuring efficient interaction with the backend.

Frontend Features

We developed and maintained internal projects for assortment management and administrative tasks. We configured build settings using Webpack Module Federation for integration into two different parent portals/applications. We also wrote unit tests using Jest and created a UI kit for cross-team usage.

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Solution

Microservices Architecture

Redesigned and modernized backend microservices to enhance scalability, modularity, and reliability. Each service was refactored for independent deployment, high-load handling, and easier integration with future modules, ensuring a flexible system that grows with business needs.

Key capabilities:

Improved system scalability and modularity
Faster and more reliable backend processing
Easier future module integration and upgrades

Camunda Workflow Optimization

Streamlined warehouse and goods receiving workflows using Camunda, automating repetitive tasks, improving workflow visibility, and reducing bottlenecks. The optimized processes allow real-time tracking, faster decision-making, and more efficient warehouse operations.

Key capabilities:

Automated goods receiving and processing
Reduced workflow bottlenecks
Improved operational efficiency across warehouses

BFF API Layer

Developed a dedicated Backend-for-Frontend API to optimize interactions between the frontend and multiple backend services. The BFF layer improves performance by aggregating data, reducing redundant calls, and simplifying complex queries, enabling a faster and smoother user experience.

Key capabilities:

Optimized data retrieval for frontend
Seamless integration with multiple services
Reduced latency in user operations

Role and Access Management Module

Enhanced the user interface and functionality for managing roles, permissions, and access across the system. This module provides administrators with intuitive tools to assign, modify, and audit user rights, reducing errors and streamlining access control.

Key capabilities:

Intuitive interface for role management
Simplified permissions administration
Reduced errors in access configuration

Large Data Set Handling Module

Optimized processing, filtering, and visualization of large inventory and operational datasets. This module ensures smooth performance even with heavy data loads and provides tools for fast searching, sorting, and analysis, enhancing operational efficiency and decision-making.

Key capabilities:

Efficient handling of large inventories
Enhanced filtering and sorting capabilities
Improved performance for heavy data loads

Business Value

Increased System Performance: The system significantly improved the speed of goods flow processing, which accelerated warehouse processes and reduced operational time costs.

Reduced Goods Processing Time: Optimizing goods receiving processes reduced the time required for product verification and placement in the warehouse, increasing overall operational efficiency.

Enhanced Reliability for Scaling: Deploying the system across new locations with full replacement of third-party modules and implementation of new technologies ensured the system's stability and reliability, enabling the company to scale its operations with confidence.

Improved Integration with Business Operations: The tight integration of the system with other business processes improved collaboration across departments, ensuring smoother and more efficient company operations.

Flexibility for Future Growth: Azati laid the foundation for future system improvements, enabling the company to flexibly adapt to business changes, support new modules, and optimize logistics and warehouse operations as needed.