GetPart — A B2B Cloud-Based Procurement Platform For On-Demand Manufacturing

Procurement

months time-to-market

dedicated developers

UI/UX designer

Procure Metal Parts for On-Demand Manufacturing

GetPart is an Estonia-based procurement platform for on-demand manufacturing aimed at making the procurement of various metal components simple, safe, and efficient.

Technologies:	Node.js TypeScript React.js GraphQL PostgreSQL Show 1 more
Team:	1 Project Manager, 1 UI/UX Designer, 2 Developers
Timeline:	5 months to complete the initial development request and further continuous development after its completion
Location:	Estonia

Challenge and Solution

Challenge:

The customer asked us to help create a fully functional online procurement platform for requesting quotes from suppliers.

Solution:

Keenethics’ team deeply investigated the internal logic of the offline processes involved in the procurement of spare parts and steadily digitalized the entire workflow.

Result:

We delivered a fully functional B2B cloud-based procurement platform that streamlines the process of requesting quotes from suppliers. The platform features an intuitive interface, facilitates efficient communication between buyers and vendors, and significantly reduces the time and effort required to manage procurement tasks.

months time-to-market

dedicated developers

UI/UX designer

Solution 1: Streamlined Procurement Flow

Based on the customer’s input and experience, we established a streamlined procurement process to address the issue of standardization for orders in the metal component market. Customers and suppliers can conveniently monitor their activities on a single dashboard that consolidates all essential information.

Solution 2: Safe Communication Standards

According to the customer’s request, the Keenethics team created a system within which every representative from a registered enterprise must undergo a verification process conducted by the platform’s administrator to maximize security. Only after completing this verification will the individual be added to the platform and be able to use its functions.

Solution 3: Robust Component Comparison Platform

We helped develop a platform that allows the clients to conveniently compare all price proposals without switching between screens, which is a common problem of traditional solutions. Moreover, the GetPart platform lets one preview PDF files and product models right within the site, further saving time spent on the procurement process.

Solution 4: Scalability Optimization

To address the potential scalability issues for the project, the Keenethics team reduced the size of assemblies, caching data on both the server and client sides, and optimized queries and server logic. As a result, the project is ready to interact with numerous customers while maintaining the stability of its price comparison, PDF, and product preview tools.

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What Does Cooperation With Us Look Like?

Step 1. Stakeholder interview

Communicating with the customer about the prospects of the manufacturing procurement market, analyzing the common user pains associated with procurement in manufacturing, and outlining the main challenges we have to address.

Step 2. Competitor analysis

Analyzing the procurement market for similar products, reviewing the procurement products of the potential competitors, and deciding upon the distinguishing features of GetPart aimed at solving some of the most common user pains of modern manufacturing experts.

Step 3. Outlining potential user interactions

Describing the general procurement architecture, understanding the overall user flow, creating a UI kit, establishing a set of prototypes for testing hypotheses, and outlining the core development goals.

Step 4. Development

Developing the key procurement elements according to our road map, engaging in regular communication with the customer to maintain a common vision, and performing regular code reviews to ensure general app cohesion.