Icons/clock square JAN 2020 - AUG 2020
Icons/leader speech LEAD ENGINEER
Icons/department 8 ENGINEERS

Transport & Logistics Platform

Build a scalable logistics platform that connects transporters with businesses while optimizing delivery efficiency

10K+
DAILY DELIVERIES

Successfully processed

99.9%
TRACKING ACCURACY

Location data precision

40%
TIME REDUCTION

Delivery efficiency

5K+
ACTIVE DRIVERS

Platform adoption

Icons/tools TECHNOLOGIES
Ruby on Rails React PostgreSQL Redis Google Maps WebSocket
APPROACH & PROCESS

Strategic Implementation

The logistics platform was developed with a focus on scalability and reliability:

1. System Architecture
- Implemented microservices architecture
- Developed real-time tracking system
- Created automated dispatch
- Built route optimization
- Designed analytics system

2. Real-time Features
- Implemented WebSocket communication
- Developed location tracking
- Created status updates
- Built notification system
- Designed monitoring tools

3. Integration System
- Implemented Maps integration
- Developed payment processing
- Created SMS notifications
- Built email system
- Designed external APIs

4. Performance Optimization
- Implemented caching strategy
- Developed query optimization
- Created background jobs
- Built monitoring system
- Designed scaling rules

IMPLEMENTATION

Solution Design

The implementation focused on creating a robust and efficient platform:

1. Core Features
- Delivery Management
* Order processing
* Route planning
* Driver assignment
* Status tracking
* Delivery confirmation
* Payment handling
* Customer notifications

- Real-time Tracking
* Location updates
* Status monitoring
* ETA calculation
* Route visualization
* Deviation alerts
* Historical tracking
* Performance analytics

- Dispatch System
* Automated assignment
* Load balancing
* Priority handling
* Capacity management
* Schedule optimization
* Driver availability
* Territory management

2. Technical Implementation
- Backend Systems
* API development
* Database design
* Cache management
* Background processing
* Event handling
* Error management
* Monitoring setup

- Integration Points
* Maps services
* Payment gateway
* SMS provider
* Email service
* External APIs
* Mobile app
* Analytics platform

CHALLENGES & SOLUTIONS

Problem Solving

Key challenges in developing the platform included:

1. Real-time Tracking
Challenge: Maintaining accurate location tracking at scale.
Solution:
- Implemented efficient WebSocket system
- Developed optimized data storage
- Created failover mechanisms
- Built monitoring tools
- Designed recovery procedures

2. Route Optimization
Challenge: Optimizing delivery routes for multiple vehicles.
Solution:
- Implemented routing algorithms
- Developed traffic analysis
- Created dynamic routing
- Built optimization rules
- Designed performance monitoring

3. System Scalability
Challenge: Handling growing transaction volumes.
Solution:
- Implemented horizontal scaling
- Developed load balancing
- Created caching strategy
- Built performance optimization
- Designed resource management

IMPACT & RESULTS

Business Value

The logistics platform achieved significant results:

1. Platform Growth
- 10,000+ daily deliveries
- 5,000+ active drivers
- 99.9% tracking accuracy
- 40% delivery time reduction
- 35% cost reduction

2. Technical Achievement
- Scalable architecture
- Real-time capabilities
- Efficient routing
- Reliable tracking
- Comprehensive monitoring

3. Business Impact
- Increased efficiency
- Reduced costs
- Improved reliability
- Better visibility
- Enhanced customer satisfaction

VISUAL DOCUMENTATION

System Overview

SA

Platform components and data flow

TS

Real-time location tracking workflow

RO

Delivery route planning and optimization

DP

Automated dispatch and assignment system