We develop business applications from start to finish, covering everything from initial requirements gathering to the creation of administrative interfaces.
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Common problems that business applications address.
The adoption of business applications has the most significant impact in areas where information is fragmented, approvals are delayed, and data consolidation is complex. When you design not only the user interfaces but also the administrative functions (roles, data aggregation, master data management, logging), Excel spreadsheets become obsolete after the application is launched.
Reports, inventory, orders.
Requests, scheduling, and inquiries.
Design considerations for apps that users continue to use.
Many applications fail to gain traction because operational challenges are often delayed or overlooked. To address this, we incorporate the following requirements into the design as a standard practice.
1) User interface and user experience design that requires no manual.
We design workflows that are easy to understand for both field and back-office teams. By streamlining form fields, navigation, and button placement, we help to lower training expenses.
2) Operational design, including the administrative panel.
From the very beginning, we develop the management-related functionalities, including master data management, data aggregation, CSV export capabilities, search features, and permission settings.
3) Role-based access control, approval workflows, and audit trails.
We design systems that consider the capabilities of users and adapt to changes, ensuring effective governance and reliable operation.
4) Provides offline and multilingual support when required.
We design our systems with offline input capabilities and language switching options to adapt to the specific conditions of the work environment and the available personnel, thereby minimizing downtime and reducing the potential for errors.
Scope of services (one-stop solution).
By managing every stage, from initial requirements definition to ongoing maintenance and operations, within a single framework, we ensure clear accountability and facilitate a more streamlined development process.
- Requirement definition (current state/future state, priorities, operational rules).
- User interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design, including screen design (wireframes and prototypes).
- Development of applications for the iOS and Android mobile operating systems.
- Development of web administration panels.
- Backend and database design.
- Provide release support, including store submission assistance when required.
- Maintenance and operations (including monitoring, operating system updates, and improvements).
Proven experience (in business applications, e-commerce, and platform development).
Business applications achieve their full potential when you carefully design not only the application's functionality, but also the underlying operational processes (order management, inventory control, payment processing, notifications, and administrative interfaces). We specialize in developing C2C direct sales applications, e-commerce and inventory SaaS solutions, and branded e-commerce websites, encompassing all aspects from payments and operations to administration.
Matsuhisa Japan: An e-commerce website (brand-specific online store).
A comprehensive e-commerce platform dedicated to showcasing Japanese beauty and tradition, featuring bilingual (Japanese/English) navigation, user-friendly browsing, and dedicated legal and support pages.
To enable customers to confidently purchase high-quality products, the website required a design that fostered trust (covering areas like payments, shipping, and returns) and provided clear and accessible information (including product categories and listings).
Developed the structure and organization for product categories and listings, along with the necessary pages for e-commerce operations, including legal disclaimers, terms of service, privacy policy, shipping information, return policies, and frequently asked questions.
We have implemented clear and transparent policies to address potential customer concerns before a purchase, including accepted payment methods such as credit cards (VISA, Mastercard, JCB, AMEX, and Diners).
Yasai App: A direct-sales application connecting producers directly with consumers (a C2C platform).
A mobile application designed for direct sales, which seamlessly connects producers and consumers by integrating features such as product matching, instant messaging, notifications, and a streamlined purchasing process.
Facilitate direct sales without the need for costly store systems, and make it simple for sellers to get started quickly while guiding buyers through the purchasing process.
Consolidate chat, notifications, and purchase processes into a single, streamlined flow, optimized for mobile devices to accelerate the onboarding process for sellers. Inventory and order management are centralized through the administrator panel.
This device is designed for use with multiple devices, including iPhones, Android devices, tablets, and PCs, making it suitable for both professional use in the field and personal use at home.
Link Mall is a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that provides e-commerce and inventory management solutions for businesses, streamlining operations from order placement to shipping.
This is an e-commerce platform that allows you to start selling simply by sharing a link. It centralizes orders from social media and email, and manages the entire process from registration to shipping notifications, all accessible from your smartphone.
Reduce the obstacles to launching an online store and manage registration, administration, and shipping notifications without needing a computer.
The system centralized orders received through social media and email, and allowed for product registration, order management, and shipping notifications to be handled via a smartphone. The administrator panel provided a unified view of inventory and billing, along with permission controls and audit logs for streamlined operations.
This system is designed to prevent failures in smartphone-based operations, encompassing features like an administrative panel, permission controls, and logging capabilities for post-sale processes.
Our approach: We prioritize developing a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) first, and then expanding its features and capabilities.
For business applications, the least risky approach is to release a core set of features and then improve and expand the functionality over time.
1. Free consultation (Zoom sessions available).
Clearly define the specific tasks and problems to be addressed.
2. Requirements definition.
Confirm the requirements, which may be mandatory ("must"), highly recommended ("should"), or optional ("could"). Also, specify any necessary roles, approvals, and documents.
3. Approximate calculation.
Please provide a rough estimate of the cost and the expected timeframe.
4. Screen design (wireframes) -> prototype.
Ensure usability through early testing.
5. Development and testing.
Implement an administrative control panel, logging functionality, and data aggregation features.
6. Release.
Begin operations.
7. Enhancement and expansion.
Implement features incrementally as user adoption increases.
Comparing operations within Microsoft Excel to operations within a business application.
Excel is a powerful tool, but as operations expand, hidden costs tend to increase.
| Aspect. | Excel or paper. | Business application. |
|---|---|---|
| Input. | Subsequent entry resulted in omissions and delays. | Fill in all the required fields immediately to avoid any missing information. |
| Approval. | Requests for information or assistance are frequently made via email or in person. | Approval workflows combined with notifications help to eliminate bottlenecks. |
| Permissions. | The limits of what can be shared are not clearly defined. | Role-based view and edit control. |
| Aggregation. | Manual labor requires time. | Automatic data aggregation with simple search and filtering capabilities. |
| Change history. | It's difficult to determine who made specific changes and when they were made. | Audit logs offer a means of tracking and verifying actions. |
| Adoption. | If the process feels tedious, people will likely abandon it. | A minimalist user interface helps lower training costs. |