Case Study

Raintree Nursery: What does a custom app do for an online plant store?

Industry

E-commerce

Core Technologies

AWSJava (Spring Boot)MySQLReact

Challenges

As Raintree Nursery expanded, managing bulk plant shipments and order processing became increasingly complex. The manual system lacked automation, making it difficult to track multiple orders, manage shipments from different warehouses, and integrate with various carrier services.

Additionally, batch processing of orders was a key challenge. Orders needed to be grouped based on date, pin code, and season, ensuring optimized shipping routes and timely plant deliveries. Without a structured system, logistics coordination was inefficient, leading to delays and increased operational costs.

The client also required real-time shipping cost calculations and tracking information by integrating multiple carrier services like USPS and UPS. Ensuring seamless coordination between warehouse locations and shipping providers was critical for improving delivery speed and cost-effectiveness.

Solutions

To address these challenges, we developed a custom shipping and order management application for Raintree Nursery. The solution streamlined their order fulfillment, logistics, and multi-warehouse shipping operations.

Key Features

  • Bulk Shipping Management: Enabled batch processing of orders based on date, pin code, and season for optimized delivery.
  • Order Tracking & Label Generation: Integrated real-time tracking with automated shipping label generation for USPS & UPS.
  • Multi-Warehouse Support: Allowed order fulfillment from different warehouse locations, reducing shipping time and cost.
  • Address Validation: Ensured accurate delivery addresses before shipment to prevent errors and delays.
  • Custom Package Dimensions: Optimized packaging based on product size and weight, minimizing shipping costs.
  • Admin & Merchant Dashboard: Provided real-time visibility into orders, shipments, and warehouse inventory.

Technologies and Tools

Backend Development

Java (Spring Boot), PHP

Frontend Development

React

Database Management

MySQL

E-commerce Platform

Shopify Webhook Integration

Shipping Integrations

USPS, UPS

Deployment & Cloud Services

AWS

Results

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35% Faster Order Fulfillment: Automated batch processing and multi-warehouse logistics significantly improved shipping efficiency.

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20% Cost Reduction in Logistics: Optimized shipping routes and automated carrier selection led to lower operational expenses.

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Higher Customer Satisfaction: Flexible shipping options and real-time tracking enhanced the overall shopping experience.

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Increased Sales & Loyalty: Improved product availability, faster deliveries, and seamless checkout boosted customer retention.

Words of Appreciation

"Lucent Innovation has exceeded our expectations with their app development. It’s exactly what we needed for bulk shipping and order tracking. Thank you for helping us streamline our operations! We couldn’t have asked for a better solution."

Grace Taylor

Founder & CEO

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