Case study
Accelerating supply chain innovation through nearshore product engineering
About the customer
A global supply chain technology company powers digital transformation for some of the world’s largest retailers and logistics providers. Their platform supports intelligent decision-making across inventory, fulfillment, and transportation with AI-driven insights and enterprise-scale software solutions.
Scenario
Amid a major product modernization effort, the company needed to strengthen the frontend architecture of its internal platforms and improve visibility into data movement across their systems.
Two key initiatives were on the critical path:
Building a shared React component library to streamline UI development and maintain design consistency across teams.
Creating intuitive frontend experiences for a new data traceability platform, aimed at surfacing how information flows across interconnected enterprise applications.
While the technical vision was clear, internal bandwidth was stretched thin—and finding the right frontend engineers fast was proving difficult. Teams needed experienced developers who could deliver high-quality work in complex environments, while collaborating closely with backend engineers using Java and Python.
To keep momentum without overloading internal teams, the company looked to nearshore engineering talent in Latin America—prioritizing time zone alignment and a smooth integration process.
Critical needs
Development of a scalable React-based design system
Frontend build-out for data traceability tools
Consistent user experience across internal applications
Rapid access to skilled engineers without the traditional hiring lag
Real-time collaboration with internal product and engineering teams
Solution
1
Two dedicated frontend teams were assembled to support the company’s initiatives—one focused on the design system, the other on frontend data traceability tools.
All developers were onboarded within days and matched for both technical skills and team fit. This allowed the company to maintain velocity without compromising on quality or increasing internal management overhead.
2
Developers embedded directly into the company’s existing agile teams, contributing to design, implementation, and delivery alongside internal staff. The design system streamlined component reuse across applications, while the new frontend tools enabled users to trace and validate data lineage across over a dozen interconnected systems—supporting both internal QA and compliance efforts.
Results
The design system was successfully rolled out across teams, reducing duplication and accelerating frontend development. The frontend components of the data traceability initiative provided immediate value by improving visibility and auditability across systems.
The additional engineering capacity helped unblock key roadmap items and improved platform stability. Nearshore developers integrated seamlessly, with same-day collaboration cycles and sprint delivery from day one.
Key outcomes
About Randstad Digital
Randstad Digital is a trusted digital enablement partner that facilitates accelerated transformation for businesses by providing global talent, capacity, and solutions across specialized domains. Our digital talent solutions allow you to seamlessly scale your team while connecting you with skilled professionals around the world who align with your chosen technologies. Our focus lies in managed programs, and we empower businesses to move at speed and achieve goals efficients. We support four service lines, including customer experience, cloud & infrastructure, data & analytics, and digital & product engineering in addition to three engagement models, including talent services, global delivery centers and managed solutions.
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