Print Refinery's Leap to Efficiency
How we built a custom Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that transformed print management and product delivery operations.
Project Overview
The Print Refinery®, a premier print management and product delivery business, needed to move beyond their outdated third-party platform. We built them a custom LIMS from scratch in 8 months, revolutionizing their ability to manage printing, invoices, product deliveries, and tracking effectively.
Industry
- Print Management
- Product Delivery
- B2B2C Services
Technologies
- NestJS
- React.js
- GraphQL
- AWS
The Challenge
The Print Refinery® was struggling with an outdated platform that limited their operational capabilities. Manual processes were causing delays in deliveries and decreased productivity. They needed a modern solution that could automate key processes and provide real-time tracking capabilities.
Our Solution
Order Lifecycle Management
Built a comprehensive system managing orders from initiation to delivery, with real-time tracking and status updates.
Payment Integration
Integrated multiple payment options including cash, cards, and ACH payments, along with automated invoicing.
API Integration
Connected with external shipping services like USPS and implemented real-time order tracking.
Streamlined Services
Printing
Professional printing services with quality tracking.
Framing
Custom framing with automated order processing.
Photo Restoration
Professional restoration with progress tracking.
3D Printing
Advanced 3D printing with real-time monitoring.
B2B2C Business Model
Print Refinery
Primary stakeholder providing the platform and managing the ecosystem.
Print Shops
Partner businesses subscribing to the platform on a monthly basis.
End Consumers
Customers receiving services through partner print shops.
Key Learnings
Automation is Key
Replacing manual processes with an automated system drastically reduced operational time.
Error Reduction
Automated invoicing and product tracking minimized errors and improved service quality.
Scalable Model
The subscription-based model offers flexibility and can scale with business growth.
Ready to Transform Your Workflows?
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