Mobile Inventory App
Client: Ford Automotize Testing Facility
Challenge
Old proprietary application developed by alternate company
Solution
Built a cross-platform mobile app with barcode scanning and real-time sync
Result
Solid mobile application that used private network to read write to database
The Challenge
This manufacturing company had an outdated mobile application that was built with proprietary technology. This application was not supported on new hardware and the company was struggling to get features released and bring the application into the next generation:
- Frequent data entry discrepancies
- No real-time visibility into inventory levels
- Delays in identifying item locations
- Frustrated warehouse staff
Our Solution
We built a cross-platform mobile application using .NET MAUI that primarily supported a custom Zebra barcode scanner while opening the ability to build for iOS and Android generally in the future:
- Barcode Scanning Application: Quick scanning of inventory items using the built in Zebra scanner
- New API Gateway: New middleware API service to read/write from Microsoft Access Database
- Dashboard: Real-time visibility for managers via direct API access
The Result
We deployed a new API service layer to support new Android limitations with direct read/write access to a Microsfot Access database:
- 90% reduction in read/write errors
- Real-time visibility for management without direct database access
- Improved worker satisfaction with modern tools
Technologies Used
- .NET MAUI for cross-platform mobile development
- .NET API Gateway for database usage
- Azure Functions for background syncing