Schnell Solutions. Bespoke software delivered. Our main services overview include: Besopke Software, Mobile Apps, Ebase XI Services, Business Process Audits.

1. SCHNELL SOLUTIONS
Case Studies
Bespoke software development
Bespoke web applications

2. Success Story
Bespoke Web Development

3. Bespoke Web Development
Success Story
The Challenge
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A well known multi-million pound logistic and warehousing company
based in Bedfordshire was facing a business challenge of automating their
MANUAL AND PAPER INTENSIVE BACK OFFICE PROCESSES.
• With an enviable client base serving several household brand names in
the retail, manufacturing and logistics sector THE OLD MANUAL
PROCESS was a bottleneck for the growth and development of the
company.
• The challenge also included COMMUNICATING WITH THEIR
CLIENTS ELECTRONICALLY and making the best possible use of
mobile technology.

4. Bespoke Web Development
Success Story
SOLUTION
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From the onset, Schnell invested a lot of time UNDERSTANDING THE
VARIOUS BUSINESS PROCESSES, back office operations and challenges
faced by the client. This was done by arranging one-to-one meetings with
the process owners and business stake holders.
 Connects the back office with end clients
 Receive delivery details electronically & automatically print the
consignment notes
 Facilitates automatic scheduling of deliveries for drivers
 Allows drivers to submit delivery updates via mobile phones
 Automatic scanning, uploading and linking the proof of deliveries
 Secure portal for end clients - check and download relevant paperwork
 Live monitoring and error reporting

5. Bespoke Web Development
Success Story
SOLUTION
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iSTS
It is a web based application hosted in the cloud. It facilitates drivers, office
staff and clients to communicate and update each other in real time using
various forms of electronic media (Smartphone, PDAs, XDAs or Note
Books)
iSTS features:
One of the key modules in iSTS is CNMS - Consignment Note
Management System.
Consignment Scanning Management System – CNMS
Before CNMS was implemented, proof of delivery received from
drivers were manually checked, scanned and uploaded to the back
office system. This meant that staff were always busy with manual
process and paperwork.

6. Bespoke Web Development
Success Story
SOLUTION
CNMS being a 'No Touch' system, automated the entire process.
Step 1:
Drivers bring back signed PODs and place them on the scanner
Step 2:
The scanner scans them automatically into a folder
Step 3:
CNMS then reads the scanned images and extracts the information printed
on them
Step 4:
This information is then matched with customer records in the back office
system and uploaded accordingly

7. Bespoke Web Development
Success Story
SOLUTION
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Once iSTS was deployed, we delivered the necessary on-the-job training
and support required for a smooth transition and migration from old
systems to iSTS. Today, we host, support and manage the application for
our client 24x7. Technology used to develop iSTS: Java, Tomcat, SQL
Server, OCR Module, Ebase Xi0

8. Success development
Story
Bespoke eforms

9. Bespoke eforms development
Success Story
The Challenge
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A large unitary local authority in the south of UK has embarked on a
service transformation programme. The programme is designed to
deliver improvements in the council’s efficiency and effectiveness, protect
the frontline and increase customer satisfaction, whilst making savings. In
Phase 1, the main focus is to CENTRALIZE CUSTOMER CONTACT &
ADMINISTRATION whilst improving customer satisfaction and
efficiencies.
Bespoke web applications

10. Bespoke eforms development
Success Story
The Challenge
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Ebase Xi – rapid application development platform is chosen by the ICT for
its transformation program. As time and cost are the two important factors
of this transformation journey, it was decided to engage an organization with
Ebase Xi expertise.
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Schnell Solutions was approached by the local authority for EBASE
CONSULTATION AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES.
Bespoke web applications

11. Bespoke eforms development
Success Story
SOLUTION
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As this was the first time Ebase Xi was being used by ICT, Schnell took a
CONSULTATIVE APPROACH. Under this approach, we were actively
involved in every stage of the development cycle. Schnell contributed to
the initial design and architecture whilst successfully developing and testing
the eforms.
During the initial phases of development, we invested a considerable
amount of time understanding the various integration requirements with
several back office systems. Being an Ebase Xi expert and having helped
several local authorities on the Service Transformation path, we shared our
in-depth understanding of the platform by DEMONSTRATING SOA
ARCHITECTURE for developing eforms in Ebase Xi.
Bespoke web applications

12. Bespoke eforms development
Success Story
SOLUTION
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Once architecture was agreed, the team contributed towards creating a
BEST PRACTICE GUIDE for development and naming conventions. This best
practices guide was then used by ICT and Schnell's specialist Ebase
development team to develop the eforms. All eforms were developed and
delivered within the agreed time and budget
Bespoke web applications

13. Success Story
Innovative bespoke software

14. Innovative bespoke software
SUCCESS STORY
The challenge
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A well known company at the forefront of designing and manufacturing
industrial bake ware solutions using CAD/CAM design was asked to
shorten its Sales Order cycle and improve customer interaction. One of
the challenges faced by them was the INABILITY OF THE SALES TEAM TO
DESIGN AND DEMONSTRATE CAD tray models on-site because of the
high performance server hardware required to generate CAD models.

15. Innovative bespoke software
SUCCESS STORY
The challenge
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Our client’s business PROCESSES WERE QUITE UNIQUE and couldn’t be
covered by any ready-made solution available on the market. Schnell suggested
custom development of simple web based application which turned out to be
an ideal and cost-effective solution.
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Schnell provided an estimate, video demonstrations of a suggested solution,
and its demo installations to let client get a feel of the would-be solution and
its functionality.

16. Innovative bespoke software
SUCCESS STORY
SOLUTION
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As with all our projects, Schnell's consultants invested considerable
amount of time in understanding the Sales Order Cycle and the challenges
faced by the mobile sales team. Once all the software and hardware
limitations were identified, we came up with a secure, flexible and a simple
application OTDI - Online Tray Design Interface.
OTDI is a custom built, state of the art web-application system that allows
the sales team to access their tray design software (VB API and Inventor)
via a secure link in a browser without the need to install any software on
their laptops.

17. Innovative bespoke software
SUCCESS STORY
SOLUTION
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Sales team use its simple intuitive interface to capture all the inputs
required for generating a baking tray CAD model. OTDI's built-in
validations ensure all data captured is correct and in the required format.
Real –time data is then sent to a back office server with high performance
hardware to generate the necessary CAD model. The generated CAD
model is demonstrated to the client instantly. Any revisions or
modifications to the design are performed right away until desired results
are achieved and agreed by the clients. All this happens in a matter of
minutes, rather than days.

18. Innovative bespoke software
SUCCESS STORY
SOLUTION
OTDI key features:
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Secure web application accessible from any laptop
Simple intuitive screens for non-technical users
Integration with Auto CAD
Cost and time effective solution
Caters to complicated calculation of the tray design
Multi-browser compatibility
Self-manage to administer secure access
Technology used: Java, Tomcat, Derby DB, Ebase Xi, AutoCAD, VB
SCHNELL’S OTDI CONTINUES TO PROVIDE VALUE TO ITS CLIENT.

19. For any bespoke software requirements
Contact us
Bespoke software delivered
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United Kingdom
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