EcoPack - Sustainable Packaging Management System
EcoPack is a cloud-based solution designed to help companies manage their sustainable packaging needs. The platform provides tools for tracking packaging materials, optimizing inventory, and reducing waste in packaging logistics. It is a niche platform with a focus on eco-friendly packaging for businesses looking to minimize their environmental impact.
Technical Stack
Industry
Sustainability / Retail
Region
Canada
Project Size
4 Months
Resources
5
Project Highlights
Real-time tracking of packaging inventory and usage
Integration with suppliers for on-demand packaging orders
Sustainability reporting dashboard to track environmental impact
Automated email notifications for low stock and reordering
Lightweight microservices architecture for rapid deployment
Challenges and Solutions
Challenge
Maintaining scalability with a small team.
Solution
We adopted a microservices approach using AWS Lambda for serverless functions, enabling a scalable solution without the need for heavy infrastructure management. This helped us keep the project small and nimble with a limited team.
Challenge
Integrating with third-party suppliers while maintaining security.
Solution
Implemented API gateways with JWT authentication to securely interact with third-party APIs for packaging orders, ensuring minimal overhead and secure communication.
Challenge
Managing complex data for packaging materials with limited resources.
Solution
Designed a simplified, optimized database schema using MongoDB, focusing on key data points that were most valuable to users while ensuring smooth performance.