Cloud Native Development enabled real time visibility and complex integrations

Introduction

Client is Logistics aggregator based out of the United States.

Background

Client faced challenges related to scalability, real-time visibility, and complex integrations with multiple stakeholders.

Problem Statement
  • Scalability

    • Not able to complement business growth due to time-consuming and inefficient system.

  • Real-time Visibility
    • The lack of real-time visibility into shipments, carriers, and logistics operations hampers.
  • Integration Complexity
    • Integrating with diverse carriers, shippers, and other logistics service providers requires complex and time-consuming integration efforts, hindering efficient collaboration and data exchange.
  • Security and Compliance
    • Needed robust security measures to protect sensitive customer and business data, as well as compliance with industry regulations.
    Solution
  • Serverless Architecture

    •  Serverless architecture using AWS Lambda for its business logic.

  • API Gateway

    • Utilized AWS API Gateway to expose RESTful APIs for seamless integration with carriers, shippers, and other stakeholders.

  • Event-Driven Architecture
    • Employed event-driven architecture using AWS Simple Notification Service (SNS) and Simple Queue Service (SQS).
  • Real-time Tracking and Analytics
    • Integrated AWS IoT Analytics to capture real-time data from IoT-enabled devices attached to shipments and carriers. Queue Service (SQS).
  • Scalable Infrastructure

    • Deployed AWS Elastic Beanstalk and Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling to manage infrastructure.

    Benefits
  • Scalability and Elasticity
    • AWS cloud-native services enabled to scale resources seamlessly.
  • Real-time Visibility

    •  Real-time tracking and analytics using AWS IoT Core provide accurate and up-to-date shipment information, improving customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.

  • Efficient Integrations
    • AWS services like API Gateway, AppSync, and Step Functions streamline integrations with carriers, shippers, and other stakeholders, reducing integration complexity and enabling smooth data exchange.
  • Security and Compliance:
    • AWS IAM and KMS ensure robust security measures, protecting sensitive data and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
  • Cost Optimization

    • Serverless

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