AlphaBOLD

Executive Summary: Green Project Technologies, a leading carbon accounting company, successfully overcame significant challenges in its functionalities through AlphaBOLD’s automation solutions, which improved efficiency and streamlined its operations.

Established in 2020, Green Project is a leading carbon accounting platform that enables companies in the private markets and supply chains to track and reduce their carbon footprint in full compliance with the GHG Protocol. With a vision to democratize ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance), the company provides API integrations, portfolio and supply chain management tools, and quick onboarding for new customers. Garnering a solid reputation as the “QuickBooks of ESG Accounting,” Green Project Technologies has attracted over 400 companies across the US, UK, EU, Australia, Africa, and South America.

Roadblocks To Revolution: Green Project Technologies faced scaling challenges due to the complexities of its platform’s functionalities, particularly the numerous workflows involved in customer onboarding and survey creation. In search of a resolution that would help save the company time and money, Green Project Technologies sought the automation and testing services expertise of AlphaBOLD.
 

Streamlining Testing With AlphaBOLD’s Comprehensive Automation Methodology:

AlphaBOLD took a proactive approach by creating automated tests for various portals, including the admin and customer interfaces. This automation not only saved time and effort but also improved the overall efficiency of the testing process. Furthermore, AlphaBOLD seamlessly integrated a Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) tool, enabling automated testing to run automatically with each deployment. This integration ensured that any changes made to the system would be thoroughly tested, guaranteeing a reliable and stable platform. In addition to automating the testing process, AlphaBOLD supported testing the Single Sign-On (SSO) changes implemented on the platform.

AlphaBOLD began by conducting a thorough application analysis to successfully implement these automation solutions, gaining a deep understanding of the platform’s functionalities and requirements. This analysis was the foundation for creating comprehensive QA documentation, including workflow diagrams, testing scenarios, and detailed test cases. The primary objective throughout this process was to build a robust automation framework. This framework allowed for efficient and reusable test scripts, making it easier to maintain and update as the application evolved.

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Executive Summary

TaylorMade Golf (TMG), a pioneer in golf equipment manufacturing, constantly endeavors to innovate and redefine standards in the sports equipment sector. In a collaborative partnership lasting five years, AlphaBOLD has empowered TaylorMade Golf to navigate through diverse business challenges and implement transformative projects. Beyond the successful implementation of Dynamics 365 for business efficiency, AlphaBOLD led the Bullseye 2.0 project to refine the golf club bending machine's software capabilities. This innovative integration solution pioneered a new degree of automation in bend operations, resolving challenges in authentication, supervisor interventions, automatic bend requirement loading, and data synchronization with the Manufacturing Execution System (MES). 

Bottlenecks TMG Previously Countered

The amalgamation of industrial machinery introduced substantial challenges, intensified by using a specialized technology stack developed in the Microsoft Foundation Class Library (MFC). The existing system at TaylorMade grappled with the following:   

• Dependence on Preliminary Setup Data: The lack of regular synchronization with the MES (and its off-line mode use) resulted in inconsistencies and outdated data, affecting club bending operations.   
• Human Error Risks: The necessity for manual inputs and parameter adjustments in offline mode jeopardized accuracy and operational efficiency in the following ways:  

• • Incorrect bend angles or measurements impact club performance. 
  • Manual input errors cause delays, requiring backtracking or assistance. 
  • Reduced operational efficiency and cost overruns. 

• Delayed Real-time Updates: Alterations made to work orders, club details, or bending parameters were not immediately updated, impacting transparency and overall process management.   

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Introduction

Burrowed in the heart of Rogersville, Alabama, MechCo Group LLC started as a small, local mechanical contractor specializing in fabrication, equipment, aviation fueling, and repair capabilities. The mechanical contractor’s strength resided in skilled craftsmanship, meticulous planning, and a relentless pursuit of exceeding client expectations. These core principles would become the cornerstones of MechCo’s success story over the next seven decades, transforming them from a local name into an undisputed champion within the construction industry.
 

A Journey Disrupted: Challenges on the Rise

Much like any company scaling to new heights, MechCo encountered obstacles familiar to modern businesses. As their footprint expanded, project management became cumbersome, data became siloed across various systems, and reliance on paper-based documentation stalled efficiency. Their existing technological infrastructure simply couldn’t keep pace with MechCo’s ambitions in the competitive Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry.

These inefficiencies manifested in inaccurate cost estimation and resource allocation, ultimately impacting both their bottom line and competitive edge. Recognizing this, MechCo embarked on a quest for an industry-focused sales and project management software solution. They needed a platform that not only addressed their current needs but also could adapt and scale along future needs and growth plans.

Fixing the Past, Present, and Future with BUILDFitters:

MechCo’s search for a management software solution led them to BUILDFitters, a strategic fit for their predicament. Designed as an AEC-focused solution by AlphaBOLD, BUILDFitters not only promised to address MechCo’s future business endeavors but also offered the ability to rectify inefficiencies created by its legacy system. Furthermore, BUILDFitters’s module-based functionalities ensured that ongoing projects would benefit immediately from the implementation.

Built on the robust platform of Microsoft Dynamics 365, BUILDFitters is specifically tailored to the AEC industry. This targeted focus meant it wouldn’t just address the common challenges MechCo faced but modernize its entire operations and project management capabilities as a contractor. Here’s what sets BUILDFitters apart:

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