About the Customer
Industry: Manufacturing / Transportation / Ship Equipment
Client: Multinational company based in the U.S. with global operations
Deployment Scope: Over 25 countries, including 1,200+ boat and ship parts dealerships and depot facilities
Our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of yacht, ferry, and steamship equipment. They operate globally, but they lacked a modern, centralized data warehouse application to manage repair orders and parts availability. To solve this, they engaged CredibleSoft, a trusted data warehouse development company, to build a robust enterprise data warehouse and depot management system for real-time operations.
Business Challenges (Data Warehouse Application for Transport Industry)
The client faced serious data fragmentation across their globally distributed depots. Moreover, there was no unified system for tracking spare parts, repair requests, or customer bookings efficiently. As a result, customers did not have real-time visibility into part availability, repair cost estimates, or job progress. In addition, the existing legacy infrastructure made it difficult to capture and analyze data across the network. Consequently, the client needed a scalable data warehouse application that could deliver business intelligence, real-time depot management, and a user-friendly interface for their B2B customers.
Our Solution: Custom Data Warehouse Application
We delivered a complete enterprise data warehouse solution built on .NET architecture. Our data engineering team designed the application to support real-time data capture, depot tracking, repair workflows, and customer interaction.
1. Depot Management & Equipment Tracking
We built a secure system that allows each depot facility to log and track inventory and movement of spare equipment. This data flows into a centralized data warehouse so that global operations teams can see parts availability in real time. Thus, by centralizing inventory and repair data, the system enables accurate analysis of equipment usage, demand forecasting, and operational efficiency.
2. Real-Time Repair Estimation & Booking
We designed a repair estimation engine within the application that calculates repair costs in real time. For instance, the depot staff can generate cost estimates on the spot and send them directly to the client. The data warehouse keeps track of all estimates, approved jobs, and bookings. Customers can then approve or reject repair jobs from their portal, which updates the warehouse in real time.
3. Customer Portal & Notifications
We built a customer-facing portal that provides clients with an intuitive view of their parked equipment, pending repair jobs, and price estimates. Through this portal, customers receive notifications about status updates. Moreover, they can formally approve repairs or request further clarifications. This interface improves transparency, customer satisfaction, and trust.
4. Mobile Handheld Device Integration
To support real-time data capture, we integrated handheld mobile devices (running Windows CE) at depot locations. These devices use 802.11b wireless connectivity to send images and data directly to the data warehouse. Depot staff can snap photos of equipment, capture serial numbers, and log repair details on the go. The application also sends hourly updates to customers, so they can track repair jobs from anywhere.
Business Outcomes (Data Warehouse Application for Transport Industry)
Here are the key business outcomes from the data warehouse application development:
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- Repair Estimation Speed: Repair estimates are delivered much faster, reducing customer waiting times significantly.
- Improved Accuracy: The system improved the accuracy of estimated repair costs by capturing real data at depots.
- Customer Satisfaction: Transparent portals and real-time notifications raised customer satisfaction and trust.
- Operational Efficiency: Depot operations became more efficient with centralized data, fewer manual handoffs, and accurate job tracking.
- Global Rollout: The solution was successfully deployed across all of the client’s depot facilities worldwide.
Business Outcomes (Data Warehouse Application)
Here is a breakdown of the major KPIs and business impact achieved through our data warehouse application development:
KPI |
Impact |
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| Repair Estimate Turnaround Time | Reduced by days through real-time capture and customer approval workflow |
| Estimate Accuracy | Increased, due to structured data capture and centralized data repository |
| Customer Approval Speed | Much faster, as customers can approve or reject estimates through the portal |
| Operational Visibility | Enhanced across all depots globally with unified data reporting and BI |
| Labor Efficiency | Improved significantly due to reduced manual data entry and automated notifications |
These business outcomes demonstrate how a tailored data warehousing solution can deliver both efficiency and transparency in operational processes.
Technology Stack and Tools Used
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- Platform: Microsoft .NET
- Database / Warehouse: SQL Server 2005
- Handheld Devices: Windows CE 3.0, Embedded Visual C++
- Connectivity: 802.11b Wi-Fi between handheld devices and warehouse system
Strategic Value Delivered
By implementing this custom data warehouse application, CredibleSoft helped the client:
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- Gain Real-Time Business Intelligence: Centralized depot data enables actionable insights across their global operations.
- Accelerate Service Turnaround: Repair jobs are estimated and approved faster, improving customer cycles.
- Reduce Data Silos: Global depot data is consolidated into a unified warehouse, reducing fragmentation.
- Scale Globally: The solution supports operations across 25+ countries without loss of visibility.
- Enhance Transparency: Customers have clear visibility into part availability, repair status, and cost estimates, which builds trust.
CredibleSoft Capabilities (Data Warehouse Application Development)
At CredibleSoft, we excel at enterprise data engineering, data warehouse development, and BI application design. Our team has deep experience building scalable data warehouse applications for manufacturing, logistics, and transportation industries. We combine real-time data capture, mobile integration, and cloud or on-premise data platforms to deliver high-value data solutions.
Why This Matters to You
Whether you run a global manufacturing company, a logistics firm, or a service depot network, having a data warehouse application is essential for operational visibility and business intelligence. A custom data warehousing solution helps you streamline data capture, drive data-driven decisions, and provide your clients real-time transparency. With CredibleSoft as your partner, you gain not just a vendor but a team that understands data platforms, enterprise architecture, and how to turn raw data into a competitive advantage.
If your company needs a modern data warehouse, a business intelligence platform, or a custom enterprise data application, let’s talk. Schedule a meeting with us to discuss your data strategy, your business challenges, and how we can build a data warehouse solution that scales with your operations.
