Mercado Labs

Streamlining Import Management with DEVtrust’s Microservices

Introduction

Mercado Labs aimed to modernize their Import Management System (IMS) to reduce reliance on Microsoft Office and email for managing extensive inventory. They partnered with DEVtrust to develop a robust, efficient web platform using advanced microservices and GraphQL technologies.

Challenges

at a glance

Here are the challenges we encountered while developing the application.

1 Inefficient Inventory Management

Traditional methods led to inefficiencies.

2 Data Handling

Managing and querying large datasets was cumbersome.

3 System Performance

Frequent database connections resulted in poor

Solutions Blueprint

DEVtrust implemented a comprehensive solution to address these challenges

Microservices Architecture

Developed a modular, scalable web platform with React, Node.js, and MySQL.

GraphQL Integration

Efficient data querying and manipulation using:

Queries for large datasets.
Mutations for data updates.
Fragmentation for reusable schemas.
Data Loader to minimize database connections.
Caching for better performance.

Enhanced Functionalities

Integrated comprehensive shipping and supply chain management features.

Impacts

& Achievements

The microservices platform streamlined inventory management and boosted efficiency, while GraphQL and caching improved data handling and system performance.

Streamlined Inventory Management

60%

Efficient Data Handling

50%

Improved System Performance

60%

Mercado user-friendly interface

Designed to help businesses rely less on Microsoft Office and email to manage millions of dollars of inventory across their supply chain