Context
Kaizen, an automotive repair chain spanning stores from California to Nebraska, needed a better way to load, process, and bid on automotive parts, and a way for workshop floor managers to actually locate parts once they arrived.
What I Did
- Worked directly with Kaizen's workshop employees to design a straightforward workflow for loading parts EDI files, applying discounts, and sending bids.
- Directed development of a visual parts-location management system on AWS managed services, built for low maintenance overhead.
- Delivered the system in a matter of months, prioritizing floor-manager usability over technical complexity.
Outcome
- Decreased parts order processing time and reduced floor confusion
- “Makes my day-to-day so much easier to manage.” — Parts Manager, Kaizen Automotive
Capabilities Demonstrated
Workflow Design
EDI Processing
AWS Managed Services
Field-Level UX
