ERUNIX
Integrated SaaS Logistics Platform
Intro
Erunix, a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform by PT ERUNIX TEKNOLOGI INOVASI, aims to transform logistics management in Indonesia with its integrated solutions. A key pillar to achieving accessibility and efficiency was the provision of a robust mobile application for its Order Management System (OMS), allowing users to dynamically access and manage logistics data from anywhere. As a Full Stack Developer on this vital project, my primary contribution centered on the design, development, and implementation of the Erunix mobile application (for both Android & iOS) and the entire Application Programming Interface (API) architecture that powered its Order Management System (OMS) functionality. My responsibilities included ensuring the mobile application delivered high performance, an intuitive user interface, and seamless integration with the Erunix backend system via efficient and secure APIs.
The Problem
In modernizing logistics processes through the Erunix platform, specific challenges needed to be addressed via the mobile application and API development:
Limited Data Accessibility for Field Teams: Field operations teams (such as couriers, warehouse staff, or traveling managers) required instant access to order data and delivery statuses without being tethered to desktop systems.
Need for Real-time Status Updates: The dynamic nature of logistics demanded the ability to update order and shipment statuses directly from mobile devices, ensuring all stakeholders had the most current information.
Reliable Data Synchronization between Mobile and Backend: Ensuring data consistency and integrity between inputs made via the mobile app and the central Erunix system was crucial.
Optimal Mobile User Experience: The application had to be designed for ease of use across various mobile devices, considering screen limitations and potentially variable connectivity.
Approach
To overcome these challenges, the technical and strategic approach I took in developing the Erunix mobile application and APIs included:
Cross-Platform Mobile Application Development: Utilizing Flutter for efficient and consistent mobile app development across Android and iOS platforms, accelerating development time and simplifying maintenance.
Designing Efficient and Secure RESTful (or GraphQL) APIs: Architecting and implementing a well-structured, secure, and optimized set of APIs for data communication between the mobile application and the Erunix backend server, focusing on lightweight requests and responses.
Implementing Core OMS Features on Mobile: Building key Order Management System functionalities within the mobile app, including order creation, status tracking, shipment updates, and real-time notifications.
Focusing on a Mobile-First User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX): Designing an intuitive, responsive, and easy-to-navigate interface on mobile devices, ensuring users could perform their tasks quickly and efficiently.
Comprehensive Testing Across Devices and Scenarios: Conducting thorough functional, performance, and security testing of the mobile application and APIs to ensure reliability and quality before launch.
Results
The development of a robust mobile application and solid API infrastructure for Erunix significantly contributed to the platform's overall success:
Enhanced Accessibility and Mobility for Field Teams: Operations teams can now access and update order data and shipment statuses in real-time from anywhere using the mobile app, boosting productivity and responsiveness.
More Efficient Workflows with Real-time Updates: The ability to make live updates from the field via the mobile application has streamlined information flow and reduced potential data lags or errors.
Reliable and Consistent Data Integration: The well-designed APIs ensure accurate and consistent data synchronization between the mobile application and the Erunix backend platform.
Positive Mobile User Experience: The Erunix mobile app has been well-received by users for its intuitive interface and ease of use, supporting wider platform adoption.
Improved Operational Efficiency for Erunix Clients: With an integrated mobile solution, PT ERUNIX TEKNOLOGI INOVASI's clients can manage their logistics operations more effectively and efficiently.
Conclusion
My role as a Full Stack Developer focusing on the mobile application and APIs for Erunix was a significant experience in delivering technology solutions that empower users in the field. By designing and developing a functional and intuitive mobile application alongside a robust API infrastructure, I directly contributed to realizing Erunix's vision of providing a flexible, accessible, and efficient SaaS logistics platform.
The successful integration of the mobile application with the Erunix OMS demonstrates the importance of a comprehensive, user-focused development approach in creating tech solutions that genuinely solve real-world problems in the logistics industry. This project reinforced my belief in the power of mobile technology to transform business operations.
