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 MVC 5
Bootstrap 3
Angular JS
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

Ability for suppliers in requesting discounts by evaluating options on their invoices by integrating with existing accounting system

Same user credentials for existing online training and support ticketing system through new portal

Various activities like managing profile, certificates, print capabilities, approvals, automated alerts & notifications and activations, etc. had to be implemented in the new web portal

Facility for the end-users to explore various suppliers, filter based on rating, and view their detailed portfolio

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.

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: