Shift – Microservices Architecture for Vehicle Transportation & Vendor Communication
Shift (NASDAQ: SFT), a leading auto e-commerce platform, revolutionised the used car industry with a tech-driven, hassle-free experience. To boost efficiency, Shift implemented advanced microservices for vehicle transportation logistics and vendor communication.
United States
Q2 2022
7.5 Months
E-commerce, Automotive
7 Members
Cloud-based Microservices Architecture
About the Project
Shift Technologies partnered with Decodermind to build two custom microservices to optimise the vehicle transportation process and streamline vendor communication. The primary objective was to develop a solution that enabled real-time vehicle tracking, route optimization, and direct communication with third-party vendors to ensure a seamless experience in managing car logistics and vendor partnerships.
The Challenge
. Vehicle Transportation: Shift needed a scalable service to handle interstate vehicle transport, route optimization, and compliance with state regulations.
. Real-time Data Sharing: The system lacked real-time tracking and communication between transporters and buyers, causing delays.
. Vendor Communication: Shift required seamless, automated data exchange with third-party vendors.
The Solution
. Vehicle Transportation Microservice: Enabled real-time tracking, optimised routes, and ensured compliance with state regulations.
. Vendor Communication Microservice: Automated data sharing and integrated vendor APIs for seamless collaboration.
. Scalability: Built with modular, cloud-based architecture for easy vendor integration and future updates.
What we delivered
. Faster Logistics: Reduced transport time by 20% and transportation costs by 15%.
. Better Vendor Communication: Improved response times and reduced delays with seamless vendor integration.
.Scalable Infrastructure: Deployed scalable microservices using AWS, Kubernetes, and Docker for future growth.
Team
1 Project Manager, 2 Frontend Developers, 2 Backend Developers, 1 DevOps Engineer, 1 QA Engineer
Technologies
Node.js, Express.js, Kubernetes, Docker, AWS EC2, AWS S3, AWS RDS, PostgreSQL, Redis, SSL encryption, OAuth 2.0 for secure API communication, Google Maps API for route optimization, Twilio for real-time communication, Prometheus, Grafana for system monitoring and alerting
Client Review
Decodermind's microservices transformed Shift's vehicle logistics and vendor communication, featuring real-time tracking and route optimization. This enhanced efficiency, boosted customer satisfaction, and enabled seamless scaling with third-party vendors.
— VP of Engineering, Shift TechnologiesvConclusion
Decodermind's microservices for Shift Technologies boosted vehicle logistics and vendor communication, with advanced tracking and seamless data exchange. This led to lower costs, better vendor management, and improved customer satisfaction, making Shift more competitive in the used car e-commerce market.
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