CASE STUDY
Improving development readiness through MVP validation
Improving development readiness through MVP validation
The Challenge
Sukup Manufacturing Co. — the world’s largest family-owned and operated manufacturer of grain storage, grain drying and handling equipment and steel buildings — wanted to bring its legacy Sukup Office platform into the modern era, to improve functionality and user experience for distributors and Sukup employees alike. While workable in its existing form, the legacy platform featured components and technology stacks that limited its true potential to leverage critical growth technologies.
OUR
APPROACH
We knew an MVP validation phase was key prior to the development of the upgraded Sukup Office platform. Prioritizing and visualizing the initial release of this platform with only the necessary and functional features first would enable more efficient development, improved time to market and a greatly reduced risk of rework or budget challenges.
The Solution
Using a phased-agile approach and validation efforts, Shift worked with the product owner and stakeholders from Sukup to define the highest priority features and functionalities for the new platform. The process of developing this backlog would help break down the features and functionalities into workable chunks that would be easier to tackle during the development phase.
During the MVP validation process, we also talked through our recommended approach for software frameworks, technology stacks, integrations and APIs that would bring the Sukup Office Platform forward. This was an important step toward aligning on future development goals and identifying key software investment opportunities before any development began.
TECHNOLOGIES
C#
Microsoft .Net Core
Angular Front End Framework
SERVICES
MVP validation
Backlog Refinement
Roadmapping
Product budgeting plan
PROJECT
OUTCOME
