Web Application developed with MAC based access for a diversified logistics company in UAE region
- Enabled to map their employee’s laptop / PC’s machine id with organization database
- Facilitates employees to work from their home in some emergency / personal situations
- Organization data is protected and revealed to employees only based on authentication
- vAll algorithms were taken care at the backend and so the authorized users and machines are allowed to access the organizations web application
Client
Client has established a global agency network they have been able to transform themselves from a modest beginning as a shipping line agent to a very diversified logistics company. Today their operation includes freight management, warehousing and distribution, project management, container conversions and worldwide movement of cargo, including domestic and international air and ocean freight (LCL & FCL), Sea-Air combined, road transport, bonded warehouse and door to door services.
Challenges
The major challenge of this UAE region client was to provide secured access to the organization web application to its employees / members so as to work from their home in some emergency / personal situations. The client wanted us to develop a logic / application which will map its employee’s laptop/PC’s machine id with their dba and allow them to access the organizations web tools from outside office. They want us to take care of the organization data needs to be protected and not to be let to the outsiders.
What We Did
We developed an application, which will match the user’s personal laptops / machines unique machine id to the SQL server DB. Based on the authentication they will be allowed to access the client most secured web application with secured data from their home or anywhere outside the office from their personal lap top or official laptop or PC.
More back end work is done here to ensure that one authorized users and authorized machines are allowed to access the organizations web application. For the users and the company admin the application was very ease of use, as all the algorithms and logics are taken care in the backend.
Technologies Used
Results
- Only authorized machines shall access the Organizations web tools
- Highly secured and reliable for data security and data protection
- Ease of use – for both employee and employer
- Application developed was very easy to make use
- Enables to work from anywhere outside the office premises
Client
The client operates logistics & cargo based business who offers integrated service under one roof. The client is a pioneer in diversified & global provider of supply chain solutions, transportation chains across all carrier – whether truck, ship or airplane-combined with complex additional logistical service.
- Define multiple level approval process
- Ease of the clearance & forwarding Job
- Acquiring the HS Code for the Job
Challenges
According to the client, their vital requirement is to develop a clearance option to integrate with their ERP suite. With the developed in-built clearance option, users must use the module to process the customs clearance activities (activities where no freight will be involved). Users should also be able to enter multiple containers and product details under a single bill of lading from this screen.
What We Did
Development team at ANGLER, analysed the requirement from client in detail & provided the Custom ERP Solution to acquire the customs clearance activities & forwarding information’s. The ERP solution system has set of rules that can be applied for all the modules. Our developed custom ERP solution have detailed user entry fields to capture information’s like containers, products details etc.
Technologies Used
Results
- Simplified creation of clearance & forwarding job
- Assign different level approval process
- Capture the HS Code for the Job
We developed an automated document scanning and mobile submission system that integrates with the client’s logistics ERP application.
- Easy tracking of document collection
- Multiple document scanning and uploading
- Document submission through mobile apps
- Secure cloud-based document storage
Case Study Summary
| Client Type | Warehouse and logistics solutions company |
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| Region | Dubai, UAE |
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| Industry | Warehousing, logistics, transportation, international clearance and document management |
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| Problem | The client handled a large volume of documents for international clearances and other logistics processes. They needed a module integrated with their existing logistics ERP application to manage document collection and delivery requests, allocate tasks to messengers, scan documents and securely upload them to the cloud. |
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| Modules Covered | Document Management, Mobile App, Logistics ERP Integration, Messenger Task Allocation and Cloud Document Storage |
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| Deployment Scope | A web application to manage requests and allocate messengers, along with a mobile app for field messengers to share soft copies of received documents and capture acknowledgements. |
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| Technologies Used | Dynamsoft, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 and SQL Server 2008 |
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| Outcome | The solution improved document collection and delivery tracking, enabled secure document scanning and uploading, supported mobile-based document sharing, and captured signature acknowledgements during document delivery or receipt. |
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| KPI Status | Specific measurable KPI numbers are not publicly disclosed. |
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| Proof Note | Client name and sensitive project details are withheld for confidentiality. This summary is based on the published case study information. |
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Client
The client is a leading warehouse and logistics solutions company from Dubai, UAE. The client offers integrated services across transportation chains, including truck, ship and airplane, combined with additional logistics services.
The client also provides end-to-end logistics solutions enabled by infrastructure, processes and systems.
- Easy tracking of document collection
- Multiple document scanning and uploading
- Document submission facility through mobile apps
Challenges
The client handled a large volume of documents for international clearances and other logistics processes. They needed a module that could be integrated with their existing logistics ERP application.
The module needed to gather document collection and delivery requests from client account managers, allocate tasks to messengers, scan documents and securely upload them to the cloud.
What We Did
ANGLER developed a web application along with a mobile app for messengers working in the field. The mobile app enabled messengers to share soft copies of received documents immediately.
The web application managed document requests, allocated messengers and supported the scanning of multiple documents. The scanned documents were stored in the cloud with strong encryption.
Technologies Used
Results
- Easy tracking of document collection and delivery requests.
- Easy sharing of received documents through the mobile app.
- Signature acknowledgement from the concerned person during document delivery or receipt.
- Multiple document scanning and secure uploading.
- Document handover facility through the mobile app when required.
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Client
Since from its inception in 1977, the client’s business servers across UAE and Qatar. With over 300 employees across the region, the client has evolved into a diversified and global provider of supply chain solutions. The client has a strong presence in the MENA region together with their partner networks in Europe, America, Africa and Asia Pacific.
- Increased response time with data accuracy
- One stop solution for validation and processes
- Acknowledgements to customers / stakeholders for requests
Challenges
The client required to automate the various service requests received from their customers. The requests are generated as SAP IDoc documents that needs to be validated and processed at regular intervals. The system should also send intimations to the stakeholders.
What We Did
Studying the client’s requirements in detail, we suggested to develop a windows application which connects to the FTP where the SAP IDoc files from the customers are placed to validate and process the data. These SAP IDoc documents are materialized at regular intervals and acknowledged to the customers and stakeholders.
Technologies Used
Results
- One stop solution to validate and process the incoming requests from client
- Increased response time with data accuracy
- Acknowledgements to customers and other stakeholders on receiving the request
- Various types of SAP IDoc documents for handling user requirements
We developed a routing order solution integrated with the client’s ERP suite to improve shipment instruction, documentation, approval and customer communication workflows.
- Easy documentation of integrated logistics services
- Seamless routing options for track-and-trace information
- Multi-industry logistics workflow support
- Automated emails and tracking updates
Case Study Summary
| Client Type | Logistics and cargo company |
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| Region | Dubai, UAE |
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| Industry | Logistics, cargo, freight, transportation and integrated logistics services |
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| Problem | The client needed a routing option integrated with its ERP suite. Overseas shipment agents had to receive confirmed consignment instructions through the ERP routing option and use the information to track and trace shipments for customers and consignees within the UAE. |
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| Modules Covered | ERP Routing Order, Documentation Workflow, Multi-Level Approval, Shipment Tracking Communication and Automated Email Notifications |
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| Deployment Scope | A routing order solution developed using ASP.NET and SQL Server, with detailed user entry fields, system rules, document confirmation workflow, approval status tracking and automated email triggers. |
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| Technologies Used | ASP.NET and SQL Server |
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| Outcome | The solution simplified document creation, supported routing order rules, enabled a multi-level approval process and triggered automated emails to customers, consignees and created users. |
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| KPI Status | Specific measurable KPI numbers are not publicly disclosed. |
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| Proof Note | Client name and sensitive project details are withheld for confidentiality. This summary is based on the published case study information. |
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Client
With over four decades of experience, the client is a leading logistics and cargo company headquartered in Dubai, UAE. The client has extensive expertise in transportation chains across carriers such as truck, ship and airplane, along with additional logistics services offered under one roof.
- Easy documentation of integrated services
- Seamless routing options for track-and-trace information
- Multi-industry logistics support
- Automated emails and tracking updates
Challenges
The client required a routing option to be integrated with its ERP suite. Overseas shipment agents needed to receive a set of instructions from the client through the ERP routing option for confirmed consignments in the UAE.
The information received by the agent helped them track and trace shipments for customers and consignees within the UAE.
What We Did
After analyzing the client’s requirement, the ANGLER team provided a solution to capture routing order information within the ERP workflow.
The solution was developed using ASP.NET and SQL Server. It included detailed user entry fields to capture routing order information, along with system rules and modules to guide users through the process.
The system also provided multiple statuses and approval provisions, allowing superiors to confirm the created set of documents. Once confirmed, the system triggered automated emails to customers, with copies sent to consignees and created users.
Technologies Used
Results
- Simplified document creation.
- Structured routing order rules.
- Multi-level approval process.
- Automated email triggers to customers, consignees and created users.
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Client
Since from its inception in 1977, the client’s business servers across UAE and Qatar. With over 300 employees across the region, the client has evolved into a diversified and global provider of supply chain solutions. The client has a strong presence in the MENA region together with their partner networks in Europe, America, Africa and Asia Pacific.
- Increased response time with data accuracy
- One stop solution for validation and processes
- Acknowledgements to customers / stakeholders for requests
Challenges
The client required to automate the various service requests received from their customers. The requests are generated as SAP IDoc documents that needs to be validated and processed at regular intervals. The system should also send intimations to the stakeholders.
What We Did
Studying the client’s requirements in detail, we suggested to develop a windows application which connects to the FTP where the SAP IDoc files from the customers are placed to validate and process the data. These SAP IDoc documents are materialized at regular intervals and acknowledged to the customers and stakeholders.
Technologies Used
Results
- One stop solution to validate and process the incoming requests from client
- Increased response time with data accuracy
- Acknowledgements to customers and other stakeholders on receiving the request
- Various types of SAP IDoc documents for handling user requirements
Client
Since from its inception in 1977, the client’s business servers across UAE and Qatar. With over 300 employees across the region, the client has evolved into a diversified and global provider of supply chain solutions. The client has a strong presence in the MENA region together with their partner networks in Europe, America, Africa and Asia Pacific.
- Individual bar codes for identification
- Avoid mis-shipments
- Evade difficulties in locating material
Challenges
The client requirement is to automate the WMS RF integration for their various stock related operations done in the custom warehouse management system.
What We Did
Based on client’s requirement, RF triggers were created in relevant table operations to fetch and update the data from the warehouses & to the HTTran table then and there. Performance of the WMS RF will be has been taken care and fine-tuned.
Technologies Used
Results
- Individual bar codes for identification
- Avoid mis-shipments
- Evade difficulty locating material
- Ignores inaccurate information entered manually
