Transforming Project Management: Leveraging Azure DevOps to Overcome Manual Deployment Challenges and Enhance Operational Efficiency
About the Client
The client is a diversified multinational corporation with primary operations in agribusiness and transportation. Key segments include Foods (premium pork products), and Marine (containerized shipping services). The client engages in international grain processing and trading through its Commodity Trading and Milling division and has operations in sugar production, power generation, and turkey processing. The client markets products under several renowned brands with a global footprint across America, the Middle East, Africa, the Pacific Basin, and Europe.
- Industry: Logistics and Transportation
- Headquartered: America, the Middle East, Africa, the Pacific Basin, and Europe.
- Platforms: AWS Cloud, Azure
- Team Size: 4 Developers
The Challenge
The client faced significant challenges in their project management due to the manual handling of over 100 modules, which involved extracting the module from the source code and deploying it into the release environments.
This approach hindered efficiency, caused delays in the delivery process, and entailed repetitive tasks.
The manual process also introduced a high risk of human error, resulting in inconsistent client environments and limited visibility and monitoring of releases. Moreover, the lack of automation posed a substantial security threat, further complicating the project’s overall management and execution.
Our Solution
The project team had been manually deploying their packages on-premises. They migrated the project to Azure DevOps and set up the source code in Azure Repos to address this.
Branching Strategy and Version Control Implementation
They developed branching strategies by creating feature branches to test different module functionalities. They employed prerequisites such as pull requests and branch policies to merge with the release branches of various modules.
Continuous Integration (CI) Pipeline Automation
Continuous Integration (CI) YAML pipelines were created to automate user input during package building, mitigating the risk of incorrect manual input and auto-triggering whenever developers changed the code.
Multistage Release Pipeline Implementation
Additionally, multistage release pipelines were created using the class editor, following a deployment strategy that either auto-deployed or required manual approval as a pre-deployment stage based on predefined instructions.
Technologies Used
Our software architects and engineers are experts in using the latest technologies.
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PowerShell
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Azure Board
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Azure Repo
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Azure Artifact
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Azure Pipelines
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Azure Bitbucket
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Azure Git
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Azure Eclipse
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Linux
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Azure Wiki
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Branches Strategies
Business Impact
Delivering Tailored Solutions that Enhance Performance and Adaptability. Our solution delivered substantial benefits for the client:
Here’s how we did it
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Enhanced Reporting and Data-Driven Decision-Making
Enhanced reporting capabilities significantly improved informed decision-making by providing more accurate and timely data.
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Cost Optimization and Efficient Resource Utilization
Achieved cost-effectiveness by delivering products according to specifications, resulting in lower maintenance costs and better resource utilization.
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Improved Client Satisfaction Through Workflow Optimization
Boosted client satisfaction through consistent review and adjustment of workflows, ensuring alignment with client needs and expectations.
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Accuracy Improvement and Error Reduction
Ensured high accuracy by effectively minimizing human error, leading to more reliable and precise outcomes.
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Productivity Enhancement Through Automation
Increased productivity by implementing automation, which streamlined processes and reduced manual effort.
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