Really - Integrated Procurement & Vendor Management Platform

We conducted comprehensive stakeholder interviews and process mapping to understand the complex procurement workflows across multiple departments. Analyzed existing manual processes, identified bottlenecks in vendor onboarding, contract management, and digital signage operations. Business Goals: Streamline procurement operations, reduce vendor onboarding time by 70%, and centralize contract management for better compliance tracking. Technical Approach: Process mapping workshops, stakeholder interviews, competitive analysis of procurement platforms, technical feasibility assessment. Duration: 3 weeks Deliverables: - Process Mapping Documentation - Requirements Specification - Stakeholder Feedback Report - Technical Architecture Plan

Designed a modular, scalable architecture using Next.js for the frontend and Node.js backend with PostgreSQL. Planned integration points for vendor databases, contract management systems, and digital signage displays across multiple locations. Business Goals: Create a unified platform that seamlessly integrates procurement, vendor management, and digital signage while maintaining data security and compliance. Technical Approach: Microservices architecture, RESTful API design, database schema planning, security framework implementation. Duration: 4 weeks Deliverables: - System Architecture Blueprint - Database Schema Design - API Specification - Security & Compliance Framework

Built the core procurement modules including vendor onboarding workflows, tender management system, contract lifecycle management, and digital signage content management. Integrated with external vendor databases and implemented role-based access controls. Business Goals: Deliver a fully functional MVP that handles end-to-end procurement processes and vendor management workflows. Technical Approach: Agile development sprints, API-first development, database optimization, third-party integrations. Duration: 6 months Deliverables: - Vendor Management System - Procurement Workflow Engine - Contract Management Module - Digital Signage CMS

Conducted comprehensive testing across procurement workflows, vendor onboarding processes, and digital signage displays. Performed security testing for sensitive procurement data and compliance validation for contract management. Business Goals: Ensure platform reliability, data security, and compliance with procurement regulations and standards. Technical Approach: End-to-end workflow testing, security penetration testing, compliance validation, performance optimization. Duration: 3 weeks Deliverables: - QA Test Reports - Security Audit Results - Compliance Validation - Performance Metrics

Deployed the platform across multiple client locations with comprehensive user training programs. Implemented monitoring and analytics to track procurement efficiency improvements and vendor onboarding success rates. Business Goals: Successfully launch the platform, onboard users, and demonstrate measurable improvements in procurement efficiency. Technical Approach: Phased rollout strategy, user training programs, analytics implementation, ongoing support structure. Duration: 2 months Deliverables: - Production Deployment - User Training Materials - Analytics Dashboard - Support Documentation