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Logistics Case Study

On time and on budget

A multinational logistics conglomerate struggled to modernize a 30-year-old mission- critical platform. The two-year project was stalled because of competing product visions and a lack of modernization know-how and knowledge.

Objectives

The client wanted to replace aging COBOL applications with zero downtime, ensuring uninterrupted service for millions, while innovating and modernizing the system to support new features and business objectives.

  • Replace Aging COBOL Apps

    The mission-critical system was showing its age and needed to be replaced as soon as possible.

  • Ensure Zero Downtime

    With hundreds of millions of people relying on prompt delivery, any downtime would be disastrous.

  • Innovate and Modernize

    Alongside replacing existing code, new features needed to be built to help achieve business goals.

Challenges

During our engagement we have encountered the following challenges:

  • Lack of COBOL SMEs internally
  • No architectural direction
  • Unclear integration strategy

Solutions

We implemented the following solutions to overcome client's challenges:

  • Event storming and app landscape audit
  • Modernization and product roadmaps
  • Distribute systems coaching and workshops
  • Software practices workshops and coaching

Results

During our engagement with the client, we've achieved the following results:

  • Accelerated modernization efforts sixfold (6x)
  • Shipping code 21 months earlier than planned
  • UI mock-ups delivered 12 months earlier
  • Doubled software release speed
  • Transformed software development processes

Engagement

Additional details for this enagement:

Length

Eight months

Team
  • 3 Architects
  • 1 Product Designer
  • 1 Engagement Manager