Project Name
Transforming a Legacy Inspection App for Logistics with Salesforce and Native iOS
Our client, a prominent player in the logistics and supply chain sector, provides specialized solutions for equipment fleet management and asset tracking. Their mobile inspection app, a key tool for field operations, was built using an outdated version of SalesforceMobileSDK-iOS. Over time, the app faced growing stability and compatibility issues, leading to frequent crashes and inconsistent performance. These challenges made it difficult for the client to maintain seamless operations and real-time data collection across their logistics network
The app was originally developed with an outdated version of SalesforceMobileSDK-iOS, leading to several issues:
- Incompatibility with recent iOS versions caused frequent app failures
- Deprecated Salesforce API usage leading to runtime errors and instability
- Broken or inconsistent UI rendering across different iOS devices
- Mismatched or unmapped API keys between the app and Salesforce backend, impacting data integrity
To bring the inspection app in line with modern standards, we implemented a comprehensive upgrade across the entire tech stack:
- SalesforceMobileSDK Upgrade: We updated the app to the latest stable SalesforceMobileSDK-iOS version, improving compatibility with newer iOS versions and strengthening long-term platform support.
- Code Refactoring: Legacy code relying on outdated Salesforce APIs was reworked to use modern, optimized methods, resulting in better app performance and easier maintenance.
- Salesforce Integration Rewrite: The app’s Salesforce connectivity layer was redesigned using updated API structures and authentication flows for more secure and reliable data transactions.
- Crash & Error Handling Improvements: Critical runtime issues were fixed, and enhanced error-handling frameworks were introduced to reduce crashes and unexpected failures.
- UI Revamp and Consistency Fixes: Broken layouts were rebuilt, and a responsive design was introduced for a cleaner, consistent experience across all iOS devices.
Our modernization efforts delivered measurable improvements across several key areas:
- Modern SDK Integration: By upgrading to the latest SalesforceMobileSDK, we future-proofed the app against compatibility issues and simplified the rollout of new features.
- Improved Performance: The app now delivers faster load times and smoother navigation, making daily operations much more efficient for field teams. Crash rates have also been dramatically reduced.
- Enhanced UI Consistency: Users now experience a seamless and visually consistent interface across all supported devices, improving ease of use during inspections.
By modernizing the Salesforce SDK and refactoring outdated code structures, Ksolves transformed the TFS Inspection App into a stable, scalable, and future-ready solution. The upgraded platform allows TFS Global to streamline field inspections, ensure real-time data accuracy, and maintain safer, more efficient logistics operations. With this modernization, the client is well-positioned to support growing operational demands and future technological advancements.
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