FruitFlow Cloud: Automated Data Processing for Growth

SmartDev partnered with a leading global fresh produce brand, boasting over 170 years of heritage, to transform their operations through a cutting-edge cloud-based automation platform. This innovative solution enables faster, data-driven decisions, significantly enhancing operational efficiency across a vast international network. By streamlining processes and improving accuracy, this collaboration sets a new industry standard, reinforcing leadership and a commitment to excellence in the fresh produce market.
Headcount

1 Project Manager, 1 Full Stack Developer

Industries

IT services

Products and Services

AWS & Cloud

Timescales

2023

Country

United States

The Challenge

Our client faced considerable operational challenges due to manual data handling across its global supply chain spanning over 30 countries.​ Manual data entry proved inefficient and error-prone, creating bottlenecks that delayed access to real-time information and slowed decision-making. ​

This lack of automation impacted data accuracy, affecting inventory, forecasting, and distribution, with errors potentially leading to financial losses from spoilage and supply chain disruptions. Report generation required significant time and labor, diverting resources from strategic priorities and highlighting the need for an efficient, automated solution.​

The solution

  • Data Handling: Using AWS ECS and Lambda, we streamlined data import via a third-party API and automated exports to reporting systems for accurate, real-time global data flow.
  • Optimized Workflow: On AWS ECS, Apache Airflow automates tasks like hourly imports and daily reporting, reducing manual oversight while ensuring data accuracy.
  • Monitoring & Alerts: Our alert system detects downtime for quick action. With ECS, RDS, and Lambda, SmartDev’s solution minimizes delays, supports data-driven decisions, and enables strategic focus.

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Technology Stacks

ECS
Lambda
ELB
RDS
GitAction
MongoDB
Terraform

Application Core Functions

Real-Time Data Dashboard

A visual dashboard provides real-time insights into key metrics and operational status, allowing users to monitor data flow and system performance at a glance.

Audit Trail and Logging

Comprehensive logging and audit trails that track data changes, processing steps, and user activities for greater transparency and easier troubleshooting.

Automated Data Quality Control

The system automatically validates incoming data against quality standards, flagging anomalies to prevent inaccurate reporting.

Client Achievements

Automated and Streamlined Data Management

The cloud-based system will automate the entire fruit data process, eliminating manual data entry and ensuring accuracy and efficiency. This will significantly reduce the workload and improve data quality.

Enhanced Data Analysis and Insights

The integration with a third-party API will enable advanced data validation, analysis, and processing. This will provide valuable insights and support informed decision-making.

Scalability and Future-Proofing

The cloud-based solution offers the necessary scalability to support long-term growth and adapt to future demands. This future-proofing ensures that the organization remains competitive and agile in a rapidly changing market.

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