Our Work

Work that's still running.

We measure success in years, not launches. Every system here has been running in production, through multiple major releases, and is still in daily use by the businesses we built it for.

7 case studies
RetailSupply Chain

BasicPSF · Pepkor · TFG.

Two of Africa's largest retail conglomerates managing global sourcing through disconnected systems and manual processes.

8+ yrs
In production
100s
Active users
Multiple
Global brands
What we did

We designed and built BasicPSF from scratch: a configurable SaaS platform for supply chain, procurement, and supplier management. Built specifically around the operational complexity of multi-brand retail sourcing, BasicPSF gives procurement teams a single platform to manage suppliers, track sourcing workflows, control costs, and oversee order management across multiple global brands simultaneously. We led the full product lifecycle: architecture, development, stakeholder alignment, and a phased rollout across both groups. We built and managed the engineering team and implemented full SDLC governance: quality gates, release management, escalation standards, and performance frameworks, to ensure delivery consistency at enterprise scale.

The outcome

BasicPSF is live across Pepkor and TFG, with hundreds of active users managing sourcing and supply workflows across multiple global brands. The platform has been in continuous operation for over 8 years, consolidating procurement visibility across each group's entire sourcing operation. It remains in active use and continuous development today.

EnergyOffshore Wind

ASP.

A global rope access and offshore wind services company outgrowing a legacy system managing international crews, certifications, and procurement.

7
Systems consolidated
3,000+
Contracts signed digitally
Since 2019
In production
What we did

Replaced 7 legacy FileMaker systems and 4 manual Excel and document processes with a single integrated platform covering crew management, equipment compliance, and procurement. We designed and delivered a comprehensive operational management platform across two phases, replacing the legacy system entirely. The platform covers every operational function: HR and employee management with full certification and skills tracking, project-based crew management with digital contract generation and signing on iPad in the field, equipment and inventory management with inspection tracking and gear bag management, and a complete procurement workflow from supplier quotes through purchase orders to goods received. Digital contract signing via mobile was a specific focus. Crew contracts are now generated, reviewed, and signed on an iPad at the job site using FileMaker Go, with signatures captured and stored directly against each employee record.

The outcome

ASP's legacy system was fully replaced across all operational functions. Crew certifications and equipment compliance are now tracked in real time. Contracts are signed digitally in the field. Procurement is automated from quote to GRV. The platform has been delivered across two phases and remains in active use, with BasicData providing ongoing support and development.

MedicalInterventional Radiology

The Microsurgery.

A private interventional radiology practice managing the full patient journey across multiple locations through disconnected tools: from initial enquiry through pre-op testing, theatre bookings, and structured post-procedure follow-up.

25,000+
Patient records
5,000+
Procedures managed
7
Processes automated
What we did

We designed and built a full patient management platform covering the entire patient lifecycle from first contact to post-procedure follow-up. The system captures leads from the practice's website, social media, and phone intake into a structured leads table with automated follow-up workflows. Leads convert to full patient records holding procedure details, test orders, and results. Hospital and theatre bookings are managed within the platform. All patient-facing forms are generated from templates, prefilled with the relevant patient and procedure data, eliminating manual document preparation. Post-procedure follow-up runs automatically at set intervals, with the system generating and sending follow-up emails. Scheduling covers both appointments and procedures. Doctors capture clinical notes directly in the system via FileMaker Go on iPad.

The outcome

The Microsurgery now operates from a single platform managing every stage of the patient journey across all locations. Lead intake is structured and trackable. Patient records, test results, theatre bookings, and generated documents are all centralised in one system. Follow-up is automated and consistent. The admin team manages the full operation without switching tools; the clinical team captures notes in the field.

Agriculture

Frontier Grapes.

One of the world's largest table grape producers needed a system to manage packing quality control, field operations, and staff performance across a large-scale production operation in Namibia.

Field + Packing
Operations integrated
Electronic
Scale integration
Automated
Staff KPIs
What we did

We designed and built a custom operational platform integrating directly with Frontier Grapes' existing packing workflow and HR platform. Electronic scales at the end of each packing line feed data into the system in real time, capturing output per staff member per line. Mobile QC tools allow supervisors to conduct structured quality inspections in the fields and on the packing floor, recording results against individual workers and production runs. All performance data flows through to KPI tracking, which connects directly to the HR platform to automate bonus calculation and feed into formal performance reviews.

The outcome

Frontier Grapes now has end-to-end visibility across their packing and field operations, from electronic scale output to staff performance reviews, in a single connected system. Quality control is structured and consistent across the operation. Bonus and performance calculations that were previously manual are now automated directly from production data.

Financial ServicesGlobal Markets

Imvula · AAST.

Two trading firms. One platform. Imvula operating locally, AAST across African markets. Both required a single system to manage trade confirmations, commission structures, agent hierarchies, and fund allocations across multiple currencies and countries.

51
Countries trading
30,000+
Trades processed
USD 150M+
Monthly trade value
What we did

We designed and built a single custom trading operations platform serving both Imvula and AAST, configured for each firm's distinct operational model. The platform manages the full trade lifecycle: receiving allocation files from funds, generating trade confirmations automatically for each sub-fund and client, and distributing them without manual intervention. Commission structures are calculated across a multi-tiered agent and sub-agent hierarchy, with fee splits tracked across all parties in the channel. The system handles multiple currencies, multiple countries, and the distinct regulatory and operational requirements of a local BEE trading firm and an African markets specialist operating in parallel.

The outcome

What previously took hours of manual work daily, creating individual trade confirmations from allocation files, is now fully automated. Trade notes are generated and distributed without manual input. Commission calculations across the full agent hierarchy run automatically. Both firms operate from a single platform, each configured to their own workflows, with complete visibility across their trading activity.

RetailFashion

DesignWorx.

Hundreds of hours spent manually compiling competitor product data from photos, notes, and disconnected spreadsheets.

30+
Retailers tracked
Thousands
Products monitored
100s of hrs
Saved annually
What we did

We built Retail IQ: a two-part competitive intelligence platform. A mobile app built on FileMaker Go allows field agents to capture product data, pricing, and availability directly in-store in a structured format. That data feeds into a web and desktop reporting platform that generates comparison reports across retailers, giving the client a consistent, repeatable view of the market at any point in time.

The outcome

30+ South African retailers tracked. Thousands of products monitored across multiple genders and categories. Hundreds of hours saved annually that were previously spent compiling reports from pictures and notes captured across multiple people. Competitive insight that once took weeks to produce is now available on demand.

Food ManufacturingRetail

Brito's Group.

A vertically integrated food manufacturing and retail business running its entire operation through disconnected spreadsheets.

1,700+
Costings
3 years+
In production
4,000,000+
Tons shipped
What we did

We implemented BasicPSF to replace the spreadsheet-based operation with an integrated platform covering the full workflow: importing, cost management, order management, and selling tools in a single connected system. In parallel, we designed and built a custom QC mobile application, enabling Brito's retail teams to conduct structured quality inspections at each meat centre location directly from a mobile device. The app captures inspection data in real time, giving management consistent visibility across all retail sites.

The outcome

Brito's moved from manual spreadsheets to a fully integrated operations platform. Import-to-retail workflows are now centralised and visible in real time. The mobile QC application is live across all retail locations, standardising the quality inspection process and giving management a consistent view of operational performance across the group. Brito's remains an active client with the platform in continuous use and development.

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