Purchase Request App
Client
Alarmco Security
Services
Visual Design User Research UI & UX Design Webflow Development
Industries
Security
Date
March 2019
Full Case Study
In the past, various departments utilized different methods to request orders, including email, phone calls, and even post-it notes. Unfortunately, this often resulted in miscommunications, late orders, or no orders at all. To address this issue, I was assigned to develop a user-friendly system using Webflow, Zapier, and Coda. I began by simplifying the user journey and minimizing the process steps. Then, I designed and created a prototype to test the solution. I developed a user-friendly interface and connected it to a database via Zapier. To prevent any requests from being lost, I opted for a single database that the warehouse manager could use to collect requests.
The end result is an easy-to-use app that enables the submission of purchase orders. This saved hours in development time and potentially saved the company thousands of dollars. Prior to its launch, employees received brief training and information on how to submit a PO request. As a result, the purchasing department increased productivity and reduced the number of missed requests.