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Project: Order Management - Enterprise Application
This project is spearheaded by a forward-thinking EV manufacturer in the United States, renowned for its innovative approach. The company's product range extends beyond cars, encompassing a diverse array of vans and trucks suitable for both commercial and personal use. Central to their mission is a commitment to efficiency and environmental sustainability, catering to the needs of individual customers, businesses, and the planet at large. Their holistic ecosystem comprises seamlessly integrated software, services, and charging stations, all designed to reduce costs and support users in achieving and maintaining their sustainability objectives.
The Order Management system is a robust internal enterprise application tailored for businesses. It streamlines the procurement process, enabling companies to effortlessly place and track orders from various suppliers. Additionally, it simplifies the management of these purchases, coordinates nationwide shipment scheduling, and facilitates the issuance of invoices to suppliers. A key feature of this system is its communication capability, which includes a chat function, allowing suppliers to effortlessly engage with the company at any time. This application not only enhances operational efficiency but also strengthens the supply chain through improved interaction and collaboration.
Project Requirements:
Invoice Lifecycle Management: Generate, dispatch, and monitor invoices with real-time updates and status tracking.
Dynamic Order Update System: Real-time order modification capabilities with audit trails for changes.
Comprehensive Order Tracking: Advanced tracking of order progression from initiation to fulfillment.
Integrated Shipment Coordination: Centralized platform for scheduling, tracking, and adjusting shipments, featuring automated notifications and adjustments for delays.
Supplier Interaction Portal: A dedicated chat module for real-time communication with suppliers, including support for multimedia sharing and chat history.
Advanced Filtering System: Customizable filters for sorting and viewing orders by various parameters such as date, status, quantity, and more.
Periodic Fulfillment Reporting: Options for generating detailed reports on order fulfillment on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis, with data visualization tools.
Values and Features:
Adaptive Filtering Mechanisms: Multilayered filtering options for nuanced data retrieval and insights.
Holistic Vehicle Order System: Streamlined interface for the procurement and management of vehicle orders, including customization options and delivery schedules.
End-to-End Order Lifecycle Oversight: Comprehensive tools for order entry, modification, fulfillment, and archival with user-friendly dashboards.
Logistical Streamlining: Enhanced shipment coordination tools, integrating route optimization, and carrier performance metrics.
Financial Document Control: Advanced invoice generation, tracking, and reconciliation with support for various payment gateways.
Proactive Communication Suite: Multi-channel communication feature incorporating AI-driven chat support, query logging, and supplier collaboration tools.
Transparent Status Indicators: Real-time visual indicators and analytics for order, shipment, and invoice statuses, accessible via desktop and mobile platforms.
My Roles:
Design Project Lead: Steered the design vision, ensuring aesthetics and functionality aligned with project objectives.
UI/UX Workshop Facilitator: Led workshops to gather input, refine design ideas, and facilitate understanding and consensus among stakeholders or within the design team.
Research Lead: Conducted and analyzed market and user research to inform data-driven design decisions.
User Research Coordinator: Organized and coordinated user research efforts, including recruiting participants, scheduling sessions, and facilitating interviews.
Prototyping & Testing Oversight: Spearheaded the prototyping and testing phases, validating design efficacy and ensuring product reliability before deployment.
Project Management: Managed project timelines, resources, and stakeholders, ensuring systematic progress and adherence to predefined benchmarks.
Design Process
Target Users:
Suppliers - Access the system to track their invoices and communicate with the company.
Procurement Specialists - Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
Logistics Coordinators - Schedule shipments and manage delivery logistics.
Inventory Managers - Keep track of inventory levels and reorder as necessary.
Sales Representatives - Place customer orders and manage client accounts.
Operations Managers - Ensure that all aspects of order processing are efficient and cost-effective.
Logistics Service Providers - Interface with the system to update shipping status and access routing information.
Accountants - Oversee financial transactions related to orders and manage invoicing.
Enhancing Business Efficacy with Streamlined Order Management
Streamlined Business Operations: This application revolutionizes the way businesses manage their operations by consolidating multiple functionalities into a single platform. It eradicates the need for disparate software solutions, dramatically simplifying the management of orders, shipments, and invoices.
Enhanced Order and Invoice Tracking: With real-time tracking features, users can instantly verify the status of orders and invoices. The risks of misplaced documents or overlooked shipments are significantly mitigated, thereby ensuring a smoother operational workflow.
Improved Communication and Resolution: The integrated chat feature provides a direct line of communication with suppliers, enabling immediate resolution of any issues or clarifications needed. This not only fosters stronger supplier relationships but also guarantees that order details and invoicing are accurate and acknowledged.
Business Confidence and Peace of Mind: The system instills confidence in its users by offering transparency and control over every aspect of the order management process. Doubts and concerns are promptly addressed, allowing businesses to operate with the assurance that their supply chain is functioning optimally.
Oder Management
Invoice Management
Comprehensive Filters
Use cases & smart features
Complete Logistics and Shipping Management
