The Challenge
Daylight’s initial operational model relied on fragmented, manual processes that consumed excessive administrative time. The existing systems required up to 8+ hours of daily planning, creating significant operational bottlenecks. The platform needed to justify technological investment by addressing operational inefficiencies and providing real-time communication capabilities to reduce manual labor.
Solution Implemented
Valere designed and implemented a comprehensive Unified Application Design that modernized the entire logistics lifecycle. Leveraging a custom design system built with Material UI (MUI), the team digitized dock operations, introduced real-time shipment tracking, and enhanced planning tools with interactive Map, Tile, and List views. The solution also included a mobile dispatch app for real-time driver monitoring and dynamic route assignments, all built through an iterative, agile development process.
About the Company
Mission
Daylight Transport simplifies time-sensitive freight delivery by empowering transportation professionals to maximize operational efficiency while reducing administrative overhead. Drawing from a 45-year legacy of innovative logistics solutions, the company’s mission centers on transforming transportation through technology and operational excellence.
Unlike competitors that focus on generic logistics platforms, Daylight Transport emphasizes practical, user-centered design that addresses real operational challenges. The platform serves transportation professionals with a solution offering cost-effective access to advanced tracking, dispatch, and management tools.
Key Leadership
Roger Slobe (CTO) led the vision for this modernization, seeking a partner who could ensure a seamless journey toward improved efficiency and cost savings. Under his guidance, the partnership focused on meticulous planning and a customer-centric approach to transform their nearly five-decade-old operations into a modern digital powerhouse
The Challenge: Designing a Unified Logistics Platform to solve fragmented, manual operational bottlenecks
When Daylight approached Valere, their legacy systems had become a significant barrier to operational efficiency and growth.
Technical Constraints
- Limited Interaction and System Integration: Version 1 was a fragmented system where teams could only execute basic tasks without meaningful interaction. Tools could not be customized to individual route requirements or real-time conditions.
- Complex Operational Integration: The system required seamless synchronization across six domains, inbound, outbound, dispatch, linehaul, dock automation, and support, demanding unified user management that did not yet exist.
Market/Business Impact
- Operational Inefficiency: The existing system required excessive manual intervention, consuming up to 8+ hours of planning time daily.
- Visibility Gaps: Dispatchers and dock workers had limited visibility and communication capabilities across different workstreams, creating significant bottlenecks.
Accessibility
- Interface Limitations: Previous interface limitations made information tracking and route management cumbersome for professional users.
Why Daylight Partnered with Valere to Redesign their Digital Experience
Daylight selected Valere based on their expert guidance and unwavering commitment to delivering results within complex enterprise environments.
Technical Depth in Operational Design: Valere demonstrated expertise in engineering complex enterprise systems that synthesize intricate logistics workflows into user-friendly, integrated experiences.
Strategic Partnership: Valere provided meticulous planning and expert guidance throughout the project, acting as a true extension of the Daylight team to ensure the project stayed on time and within budget.
User-Centric Excellence: By utilizing Figma prototypes and agile sprints, Valere ensured that the final solution was perfectly aligned with the real-world operational needs of Daylight’s drivers, dispatchers, and dock workers.
Transparent Communication and Feasibility Assessment: The engagement model emphasized weekly collaboration, discussing features, operational feasibility, and potential ROI with mutual respect and transparency.
“They have exceptional responsiveness and flexibility. When operational realities didn't match initial assumptions, they quickly pivoted. Most impressive was their willingness to iterate—they didn't treat designs as final but continuously refined based on our subjective success criteria and user feedback from the dock floor.”
The Solution: Engineering a Unified Operational Platform with a custom UI framework to reduce manual planning time by 50%
Valere designed and implemented a comprehensive Unified Application Design to address inefficiencies in Daylight’s trucking logistics operations across six interconnected workstreams.
Infrastructure & Architecture
Valere built a scalable architecture designed to modernize transportation logistics.
- Unified Design System: Leveraged Material UI (MUI) with custom components to create a cohesive design system across all platforms, standardizing user interfaces for seamless experiences.
- Modernized Interfaces: Introduced digital interfaces for dock operations, replacing physical tools with real-time shipment tracking.
- Interactive Planning Tools: Enhanced tools with drag-and-drop functionality and multiple views (Map, Tile, and List).
Specialized Workflow
- Agile Development: Used Figma prototypes and agile sprints for iterative development, ensuring the digital solution aligned with real-world dock floor operations.
- Digitized Dispatch: Operations were digitized for dynamic route assignments and real-time driver monitoring.
Phased Implementation
The project prioritized a structured approach to ensure a zero-downtime implementation:
- Iterative Design: Constant refinement based on user feedback from the dock floor.
- Rigorous Testing: Ensuring high availability for mission-critical logistics operations.
- Rapid Deployment: Field teams were able to transition to the new digital tools in under two weeks.
The Results
The APEX platform delivered transformational results, transitioning Daylight’s teams from manual struggles to a unified, digital workflow system that significantly enhanced operational capabilities.
Key Outcomes
Efficiency & Scalability Gains:
- 50% improvement in inbound planning time (reduced from 8 hours to 4 hours).
- Significantly decreased dispatch errors through real-time syncing and advanced planning tools.
- Established a white-labeled solution for future licensing, creating a new revenue stream.
Technical Performance & Accuracy:
- Improved shipment accuracy and reduced outbound delays through real-time data synchronization.
- Replaced physical dock tools with digital tablet interfaces, increasing visibility for supervisors.
User Validation:
- Improved user adoption across all workstreams due to the unified, user-friendly design system.
The Client’s Perspective
"Valere provided an exceptional experience by completing our project on time and within budget. With their expert guidance, meticulous planning, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, they ensured a seamless journey that resulted in improved efficiency and cost savings. I highly recommend Valere for their customer-centric approach and ability to deliver outstanding results."
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