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The code behind true love stories: The expertise in Agile Development

From envisioning dating matching apps to managing complex code and systems in offshore development, the journey unfolds. A major tech company's perspective unveils a vast ecosystem of data, security, and continuous updates. But what's beneath this success? The article uncovers the often-overlooked need for system maintenance and support in sustaining software success. It delves into offshore development's challenges, such as effective communication and multi-vendor intricacies. Supremetech's expertise shines through observation, rapid feedback response, continuous research, and proactive preparation. Their real-world achievements stem from trust-building and flexibility. When the topic of dating matching apps arises, what typically springs to mind? Perhaps it's the heartwarming tale of friends that discovers love by swiping right. Alternatively, it could be the heartbreak that follows a breakup. However, for a major technology company, a dating matching app represents something entirely different—a vast system brimming with data, security measures, and continuous system updates aimed at attracting and retaining users. But what lies beneath the surface of a successful dating matching app? Join us as we explore the intricacies of this article. Working with one of the biggest dating apps in Japan as an offshore development vendor, Supremetech has been working on both the maintenance and development of new features to support our customers.  The Demand for Sustaining Success: Necessity of System Maintenance and Support Behind every significant success in the software development world lies a crucial need to maintain and support the systems that power that success. It's the phase that often goes unnoticed, yet it's the requirement of continued triumph. In the dynamic tech landscape, staying up-to-date is imperative. Consequently, starting in 2020, Supremetech embarked on a journey to comprehensively understand our existing codebase while continually seeking opportunities for enhancement. This commitment to continuous improvement ensures that our system remains current and responsive to evolving technological demands. Unveiling the Underlying Challenges in Offshore Development  As the development journey progresses, offshore development introduces its own set of challenges. Let's unravel these complexities. Navigating the Communication Challenge In offshore development, one of the most important challenges that frequently arises is the need for effective communication. This challenge stems from sources, and one significant reason is the presence of multiple decision-makers across different levels within the project hierarchy. When multiple stakeholders are involved, each with their unique perspectives, priorities, and expectations, the process of defining project requirements can become a complex, time-consuming endeavor. Differing opinions and varying degrees of involvement can create a need for extensive deliberation and consensus-building. Consequently, this extended decision-making process can significantly impact project timelines. So, what's the solution to this intricate web of communication challenges? One key approach to addressing these hurdles is investing time and effort in learning and implementing new communication technologies and methodologies. By staying up-to-date with the latest tools and practices, offshore development teams can streamline communication channels, ensuring that information flows smoothly between all involved parties. Additionally, maintaining a close and continuous relationship with the customer is crucial. Regular and transparent communication with the client can help in better understanding their evolving requirements and expectations. This proactive engagement enables offshore development teams to adapt swiftly to changing project dynamics and ensure that the project progresses seamlessly. The Intricacies of Multi-Vendor and Long-Term Development Intricacies compound when multiple vendors collaborate on an extended development journey. What starts as a promising project can evolve into a labyrinth of code and systems that require deft navigation. Supremetech's Proficiency in handling Complex Cases Amidst these challenges, Supremetech stands out for its exceptional proficiency in handling complicated cases. Here is how they do it. Observation and Rapid Response to Feedback Supremetech's secret weapon lies in its ability to keenly observe project dynamics and respond rapidly to feedback. This attentiveness fosters collaboration and ensures that client and team requirements are addressed promptly. Continuous Research and Technical Updates In a field where technology evolves at breakneck speed, Supremetech doesn't rest on its laurels. The company maintains a constant cycle of research and technical updates. This commitment ensures that all team members stay equipped with the latest and most pertinent information, reducing the risk of obsolescence. Flexibility and Proactive Preparation Flexibility, combined with proactive preparation, forms the bedrock of Supremetech's strategy. They anticipate potential roadblocks and are equipped to navigate them effectively. This foresight minimizes disruptions and keeps projects on track. Achievements in Action Supremetech's expertise isn't just theoretical; it's evident in their real-world achievements. Earning Trust and Expanding Development Horizons Through their meticulous approach, Supremetech has cultivated trust among clients. This trust has allowed them to expand their horizons, taking on larger sections of development in collaboration with their clients. It's a testament to their ability to navigate complexity and deliver results. In conclusion, the journey from a successful love story to navigating complex code and systems in offshore development is marked by challenges and opportunities. Supremetech's prowess in handling complex cases showcases the importance of observation, research, flexibility, and above all, trust-building. It's a journey that highlights the significance of maintaining and supporting systems for long-term success in the ever-evolving world of software development. Tech Stack  Below are the resources and technologies we use to develop the services: Details of entrustment: Implementation, Testing, Migration, Maintenance & Operation Platform: App (iOS, Android) Web, Admin Development language: Swift, Kotlin, Golang (admin), Typescript Let Supremetech help you to start the system now! Start to invest for your “magic start” now with the help of Supremetech. Our expertise and solutions will empower you to request! Don't wait, take the first step towards the maintenance part of your system now! Book a free consultation with us now!

Online Retailing Triumph #2: Success comes from Small Features

Let's dive into the impact of small features like the "Search" bar and "Add to Cart" button on the customer experience in Food and beverage online retail stores. It highlights how these seemingly minor elements play a crucial role in attracting and retaining customers. The "Search" bar acts as the ultimate navigator, simplifying the process of finding specific items in a vast online marketplace. On the other hand, the "Add to Cart" button plays a critical role in driving revenue and conversions. The article highlights the need to optimize these features for customer experience for online retailing through customer loyalty, and long-term business success. Picture this: a simple search bar or an unassuming Add to Cart button. You might think they are not relevant, but you would be amazed at the impact these features apply on the customer experience for Retailing.  Join us on an eye-opening journey as we explore how these seemingly minor elements can make! Or break a retail store's success and how pioneering companies are pushing the boundaries in developing these game-changing features.  The power of a search bar in navigating user experience in a sea of products In the bustling world of online retail, where an abundance of products awaits, finding that perfect item can be an overwhelming challenge. However, the humble yet potent "Search" bar will guide shoppers through this ocean of offerings with unmatched ease and efficiency.  This small feature acts as the ultimate navigator, seamlessly bridging the gap between local brick-and-mortar stores and the digital realm. For consumers who have long been familiar with browsing physical store shelves, the transition to online shopping can feel daunting.  For example, in the physical store, all special or seasoning items will be presented everywhere. On the other hand, the display space of a banner is only one at the very top of a website.  Therefore, the Search bar steps in as a familiar guide, simplifying the process of locating specific items in this vast ocean of online offerings.  With the Search bar, users can enter their desired item, and in a moment, plenty of options appear before their eyes. This efficient and intuitive tool saves precious time and effort, transforming the online shopping experience from a potential maze into a seamless journey of exploration and discovery. The technical challenges: The revenue impact of a simple button “Add to Cart" to online retailing Let's find out what other crucial element can enhance the Customer experience in Retail Online Stores - the unassuming "Add to Cart" button.  The small button carries a heavy weight on its shoulders. Behind this deceptively simple feature lies a web of technical intricacies that can either make or break the customer experience.  This unpretentious feature holds the key to driving revenue for retail stores in the digital realm. When customers visit a local brick-and-mortar store, they can physically pick up items, assess their quality, and easily add them to their baskets. However, replicating this seamless experience in the virtual space poses unique challenges. In the absence of face-to-face interactions, the "Add to Cart" button becomes the virtual shopping basket, allowing customers to collect their desired items effortlessly. Its functionality extends beyond convenience, as it directly influences purchasing decisions and drives conversions. By providing a user-friendly and efficient "Add to Cart" process, online retail stores can substantially increase their chances of converting casual browsers into paying customers. Recognizing the critical role the "Add to Cart '' button plays in revenue generation, pioneering FnB retailing companies in Japan invested considerable effort in perfecting its functionality.  They as our partners have dived into the behind-the-scenes intricacies of the online shopping process, identifying potential obstacles, and implementing innovative solutions. From streamlining the user interface to optimizing server performance, these companies aim to deliver a seamless and reliable shopping experience for their customers. Mitigating technical issues and optimizing the user experience While these small yet mighty elements such as “Search" & “Add to Cart" play an important role in attracting and retaining customers in the digital world, there are still multiple technical challenges. From ensuring a seamless search functionality to maintaining a flawless "Add to Cart" process, retail stores must diligently tackle these obstacles to optimize the user experience and drive business success. Search for strategies and best practices to tackle technical challenges with partners. For FnB retailers looking to enhance their search functionality, partnering with experienced developers and technical experts is imperative. Collaborating with specialized teams allows companies to dive into the technical intricacies of the "Search" bar, identifying potential hurdles and devising innovative solutions.  From the display algorithms, performing keyword optimizations, and fine-tuning relevance rankings, these are the techniques that we have to ensure the search experience. Let's check one of the display algorithms as an example of utilizing data structures. These algorithms are meant to process the user's query and match it with relevant items in the database.  SupremeTech takes into account various factors such as product attributes, user preferences, popularity, and availability to deliver the most appropriate and helpful results. The effectiveness of these algorithms directly impacts the search experience, as users rely on them to quickly find what they are looking for. Emphasize the user experience and importance of prioritizing convenience  In the competitive landscape of online retail, customer experience stands as the ultimate differentiator. Ensuring a user-friendly interface, intuitive navigation, and a seamless shopping journey becomes paramount to winning over customers and keeping them coming back for more.  The "Add to Cart" button, as a crucial element in the purchase process, demands utmost attention to detail. Retailers must focus on streamlining the checkout process, addressing technical issues promptly, and optimizing the button's placement and appearance to provide a frictionless and delightful user experience. Prioritizing convenience at every stage reinforces the store's commitment to meeting customer needs and strengthens the bond between consumers and the brand. Analyze the potential consequences of a faulty function on customer satisfaction and business revenue A faulty Search bar or malfunctioning "Add to Cart" button can have far-reaching consequences for online retail stores.  Poor search results or inaccuracies may lead to frustrated customers, increased bounce rates, and lost sales. Likewise, technical glitches in the "Add to Cart" process can cause incorrect purchases, resulting in decreased revenue and eroding trust in the brand.  Analyzing the potential impact of these issues underscores the importance of investing in robust technical solutions. As we have Experience and Quality controlling almost all types of faulty functions, we found out that sometimes the “bug" can come from a very small part of the browser such as Cache or the AWS token. Long-term benefits of optimizing this small but vital function for online retailing Optimizing seemingly small but vital functions, such as the "Search" bar and the "Add to Cart" button, in online FnB retail stores goes far beyond short-term gains. By prioritizing a seamless user experience, businesses can enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty, ultimately driving higher conversions and sales.  The competitive advantage gained through optimization sets the store apart in a crowded market, while data insights enable personalized shopping experiences. Moreover, cost savings and increased operational efficiency contribute to sustainable growth and success in the ever-evolving world of online retail. Prioritizing these essential features unlocks a multitude of advantages, ensuring lasting prosperity and customer-centric excellence for the business. Development systems and technologies Below are the resources and technologies we use to develop the services: Details of entrustment:Design, Implementation, Testing, Migration, Maintenance & Operation Platform: Web Development language: PHP (Laravel), Vuejs Let Supremetech help you to enhance your customer service in online retailing now! Start to invest for your long-term benefits now with the small but vital function with the help of Supremetech Co.. Our expertise and solutions will empower you to request! Don't wait, take the first step towards digitizing your customer service now! Book a free consultation with us now!

LINE and Mobile Commerce Platform in Japan

We created a mobile application for a multinational conglomerate using LINE, one of Japan's most popular mobile applications. Nearly 70% of Japanese citizens use the application. This popularity promotes Japanese consumerism by integrating online shopping features within the app. Mobile commerce is obviously on trend throughout Asia. Transitioning Department Stores to Mobile Commerce (M-Commerce) We worked with a large conglomerate that works a multitude of industries Japan. One such industry is retail. Our client sells daily and household goods in its brick-and-mortar stores. For the longest time, many of its services were exclusive to the physical locations. Mobile commerce (M-Commerce) is a form of e-commerce that is growing rapidly in Japan. LINE apps, using LIFF (LINE Front End Framework), allow companies to sell their products directly to consumers through the most popular communication application in the country. This article discusses the importance of mobile commerce in Japan and how companies use LINE apps to connect with consumers. In department stores, consumers can purchase various goods and sign up for membership. In the past, all purchases and membership services were conducted at the physical location. But the consumer landscape continues to shift. Our client noticed the growing popularity M-Commerce amongst the younger generation. They approached us with a proposal to use LINE and bring their business to their customers' phones and tablets. LINE in Japan Ecommerce and online shopping are nothing new. In fact, shopping on a smartphone isn't either. But one of the things the LINE app does well is seamlessly integrate mobile e-commerce into an app that most Japanese people use every day. LINE is the defacto messaging app in Japan. LINE is similar to WhatsApp, WeChat, or Zalo with a larger user-base than Instagram in Japan. For a while, it fit that niche well. You can add friends and chat with them indefinitely, as long as you have mobile data. But LINE's ecosystem has grown over the past decade. It behaves more like a complete social networking service (SNS) than the simple chat tool it once was. This means that people are spending more time in the app. When the majority of people use an application on a daily basis, it acts as a primary way to tap directly into their feed. Consumers can follow our client's brand and receive updates on new products or campaigns. They can purchase items and track their accumulated points, then use those points to receive gifts and other perks. They can do all of this without ever leaving the app they use to communicate with their friends and family. It's one less click away. It's one less website to visit and one less account to create. Creating a LINE mini-app Using LIFF So customers can use LINE to shop online, but what did SupremeTech help build? We used LINE Front-end Framework (LIFF) to create a LINE mini-app for our client to provide their services to customers. LIFF is a web application platform provided by LINE. LIFF apps can receive data from the LINE platform (such as the LINE user ID). They then use this data to provide features that use user data and send messages on behalf of the user. One of the main features we implemented was the Richmenu. Rich menus are a staple of LINE and Japanese mobile e-commerce. According to LINE for Business, rich menus are defined as "a menu feature anchored at the bottom of the LINE chat screen. They attract users' attention by filling a large portion of the screen." By setting links along with creatives, you can direct users to various other official LINE account features, as well as external sites, reservation pages, and more." We created this rich menu specifically for our client to promote their services and link directly to their website. From the rich menu, customers can create a points card and access special offers available only to those who follow the client on LINE. Leveling Up Our Technical Expertise There was one major technical challenge that we faced. This was the first project that SupremeTech completed without using any kind of server. Because the project has so many promotions and various requests, we were asked to complete our first serverless project. In hindsight, it wasn't a difficult task, but at the time we had to work and develop in a way we were not used to. In this way, this project was a stepping stone for increasing our company's technical expertise and capabilities. Technical Stack Front End : TypeScript (LIFF framework) Back End : TypeScript Infrastructure: Serverless architecture with AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, SQS, SNS, DynamoDB, WAF, Cloudwatch Log,.CDK.)

Job matching app: Bridging the Gap Between Job Seekers and Career Consultants

The job matching app aims to help job seekers find suitable employment opportunities with support from career consultants. What's intriguing is that this platform has expanded from a previous mobile app to create a more comprehensive and versatile platform on computers. As a technical partner, it was an exciting journey for us, SupremeTech! Job Seeker Experience: The Catalyst for the Emergence of the Job Matching App According to MaketSplash, 72% of recruiters struggled to find suitable candidates, while 42% worried about not finding top talent. This highlights the difficulty in sourcing fitting candidates for businesses, necessitating changes for both recruiters and candidates to keep up with trends and "find each other" on their career journeys. A pivotal trend in successful recruitment processes for businesses is candidate experience. This strategy is novel and could become a new approach for years to come. Candidates with positive experiences during the hiring process find it easier to secure a job, and some may even refer others to join the company. A survey by Kelly Services revealed that 95% of candidates impressed by the recruitment process would reapply, and 55% would share their experiences on social media, enhancing the company's reputation. This also contributes to strengthening the relationship between the company and potential candidates. To be at the forefront of recruitment trends and establish a modern hiring environment, this job search app is not merely a tool but a reliable companion in the job search journey. With numerous unique features and conveniences, this app has revolutionized how candidates and career consultants interact and collaborate. Beyond a Simple Recruitment App The job search app is pioneering and unique, marking a breakthrough in the current market. Stemming from a distinctive idea, it swiftly became a platform that fosters unprecedented interaction between candidates and recruitment experts. The app provides a platform for candidates to connect freely with any recruitment expert, offering them diverse access to knowledge and experience. This helps candidates grasp the job market better and provides opportunities to optimize their career paths. It’s a unique connection platform aimed at supporting both candidates and recruitment experts. Designed to ensure the best experience for both parties, this job matching app facilitates seamless information exchange, messaging, and even real-time video calls with recording features. Job seekers and career consultants can video call to discuss and adjust the job seeker's profile to suit modern recruitment requirements. Time Challenge for SupremeTech: Completing the API in 2 Months Faced with this unique endeavor, SupremeTech undertakes a demanding task: The massive creation of APIs for multiple screens within a mere two-month window. Unlike previous clients, this project focuses solely on backend development, postponing front-end work for later. Within this two-month span, SupremeTech team must finalize the API and successfully conduct thorough testing. Tackling this project brings forth its own set of challenges. Complex architectural decisions, meeting time constraints, integrating intricate business logic, ensuring thorough testing, adapting to evolving requirements, and guaranteeing scalability are pivotal.The journey's culmination marks a testament to SupremeTech's dedication and professionalism. As the API nears its completion and testing phase, it stands as a shining example of our commitment to delivering exceptional solutions, even under stringent timelines. How the App Adds Value for Job Seekers Young individuals or recent graduates often need help in their job search process. They struggle to create an appealing resume, possess professional interview skills, and lack connections during their job search. Our clients developed this app to address all these issues. Creating Detailed Profiles  One standout advantage of the app is the ability to create a detailed, unique profile that aligns with recruiters' needs. Each candidate can effortlessly craft a resume that recruiters desire by utilizing available templates. These templates are meticulously researched and encompass the majority of recruiters' requirements. From personal information to accomplishments and work experience, candidates can present a comprehensive picture of themselves, garnering recruiters' attention. Orientation video calls – Effective Communication and Enhanced Profiles The app introduces the opportunity for orientation video calls between candidates and career consultants. This provides a deeper insight into the candidate’s industry and personality. The conversation not only helps candidates understand the job market and trends better but also allows career consultants to offer honest evaluations of strengths and weaknesses. The unique feature of this app is that during the call, consultants can access the job seeker's portfolio and edit it directly. They can simultaneously share their screen, discuss, and update information. (Outside of the call duration, consultants no longer have this access). This means candidates have the chance to present a polished and appealing resume to all recruiters. Connecting with Multiple Career Consultants - Expanding Scope and Opportunities The app offers diversity by enabling connections with various career consultants in different fields. This opens up new opportunities for candidates to explore and learn about multiple career paths. Rather than focusing on a single industry, job seekers can seek in-depth guidance from experts in various domains, aiding them in better understanding multiple career development paths. The job search app truly surpasses limitations, providing flexible space and diverse opportunities for candidates to excel in their quest for their dream job. How Consultants Find Candidates on the App? On this platform, not only does it create opportunities for job seekers, but consultants can also search for candidates and earn additional income. So, how do they search for candidates and operate on the app?  Job seekers select and are matched with a career consultant of their choice. Job seekers will have a video chat with a consultant to discuss the job. Based on the conversation, consultants guide and help candidates create profiles that attract recruiters.Consultants discuss with companies, and companies evaluate candidates based on their portfolios.Companies can send offers to job seekers.If the match is completed, the consultant can earn money Development systems and technologies Below are the resources and technologies we use to develop the services: Details of entrustment: Design, Implementation, TestingPlatform: WebTechnology: GCP, MySQLFramework: PHP Laravel Let SupremeTech Create Your Job Matching App for Your Business SupremeTech brings a wealth of experience in developing advanced applications that cater to the diverse needs of businesses. Drawing from the information you've provided about your objectives and requirements for the app, we are poised to craft a tailored solution that perfectly aligns with your business.

Online Retailing Triumph #3: Transformation for a Japanese Coffee Chain 

Discover how a Japanese coffee chain seamlessly transitioned to online success. SupremeTech is delighted to join as a development partner for web upgrade project. Holiday orders soared to 3,000 in a day through Progressive Web App technology. Once Upon a Time in Coffee-land: A Tale of Innovation and Transformation In Japan, the scent of coffee filled the air, mixing with the murmurs of technological progress. It all started with a top Japanese coffee chain set on combining tradition and modernity. This captivating story tells of a brand that looked beyond just coffee cups, envisioning a digital world full of potential. A Tale of Innovation and Transformation Not content with the current order app, the renowned coffee chain has been exploring new methods of coffee ordering since 2020. Whispers of Change: How a Web Upgrade Creates Magic Into Holiday Orders  During Japan's festive holidays, the coffee chain aimed to delight customers in a fresh way. A web upgrade revolutionized the ordering process, shifting from an app to a Progressive Web App (PWA). The impact was remarkable, with holiday orders reaching an unprecedented 3,000 in a single day. A simple coffee sip transformed into an innovative experience. So what brought the magic to the coffee chain’s revenue along the new way of approaching customers? Let’s find out what we have worked on to create success! Creating Delightful Experiences: The Intersection of User Interface and User Experiences  In the digital shift, the user interface (UI) became a crucial element in shaping user experiences. In the system, maintaining consistency across every item is vital. Working closely with the client, the development team carefully designed UI components that reflected the brand's core identity. This is the focus of the SupremeTech team even before any code is written. With every click and swipe, customers entered a delightful journey where aesthetics and functionality came together to create memorable experiences. Step by Step, Heart to Heart: The Chronicle of Turning Vision into Reality with PWA's Technical The first PWA project of SupremeTech Behind this narrative of success stood the technical process of SupremeTech, the architects of this digital evolution. With our first PWA project, we embraced challenges, defying limitations with ingenuity. From aligning with technical requirements to ensuring seamless integration, SupremeTech’s efforts laid the foundation for a retail transformation. Flexibility is key The technical journey wasn’t just about code; it was about understanding the brand’s identity and translating it into a digital language. SupremeTech’s commitment to customization, seamless navigation, and lightning-fast responsiveness redefined digital interaction, ensuring that each virtual coffee order was a taste of perfection. Moreover, we give users the ability to create their events and promotions. We crafted a seamless solution, making it easier than ever for the client to take the reins. With the introduction of a user-friendly URL and tools, the coffee chain found itself with a dynamic canvas at its fingertips. This novel approach brought about a revolution in content management. Recognizing the need for agility in an ever-evolving digital landscape, SupremeTech handed the power of content creation to the client. The days of waiting for technical tweaks were gone, replaced by a swift and straightforward system that allowed our client to curate and update content anytime. The coffee chain’s virtual realm became a dynamic playground where offers and events waltzed in harmony, captivating the audience at every turn. This newfound agility created a bond of loyalty and excitement, a testament to the synergy between SupremeTech’s innovation and the coffee chain’s commitment to enhancing the user experience. Development systems and technologies Below are the resources and technologies we use to develop the services: Details of entrustment:Design, Implementation, Testing, Migration & Maintenance Platform: Web Development language: PHP, Javascript Let Supremetech help you to start the system now! Start to invest for your “magic start” now with the help of Supremetech. Our expertise and solutions will empower you to request! Don't wait, take the first step towards digitizing your customer service now! Book a free consultation with us now!

Offline-to-Online Commerce with Shopify Plus

Enterprises are using Shopify Plus to sell directly to their consumers because, let's face it, most of us don't like going to the store anymore. One of our clients decided to take some of their more unique products and start selling them online using newly integrated Shopify stores. It seems that Offline-to-Online commerce is an inevitable transformation in this era. Selling Directly to Consumers With Ecommerce You've probably been to a supermarket or drugstore and bought toothpaste. If not toothpaste, you may have bought soap or laundry detergent. If you haven't gone to a brick-and-mortar store to buy any of these consumer goods, which can be found on shelves all over the world, then you're way ahead of the game (or in desperate need of some soap).  Most people use these consumer products on a daily basis. When they run out of what they use, they can easily buy more at the nearest store. Unless they've pledged undying loyalty to a single brand, they're likely to walk down the aisle and compare multiple products side by side on the shelf. This is the traditional way to shop for these types of products. But some products require special treatment. They're not like all the other products, so they don't belong on the shelf next to them. They are branded and marketed more carefully. Not to wholesalers and retailers, but directly to consumers.  But how does a large company, known only as a large company, with consumer goods on shelves everywhere, differentiate itself? One of our clients decided to launch Shopify stores to sell a few select products directly to consumers.  Developing Middleware for Shopify Plus Integration For this project, we partnered with our Shopify Plus partner, Fracta, to create a Shopify Plus store for one of these unique products. Our job was to provide support for SSO login (Single Sign-On login), new account registration, a feature for customers to update their information or deactivate their account, and display the terms of service.  We had to synchronize the client's user information between their existing system provider and the new Shopify stores. We also developed the admin page for easy management when connecting the middleware application to the stores.  Our client was a large corporation that has been selling its household products on Japanese retail shelves for years. This means that they already had a system and store for wholesalers and retailers. However, they wanted to use Shopify to sell their new products directly to consumers. They still wanted to connect their old service provider to the new Shopify stores, but decided that a full migration to Shopify was not an option. Therefore, we decided to connect their current system to the new stores by developing custom middleware for the client.  Streamlining Offline-to-Online Commerce with the aid of a custom-built middleware The client had an SSO application, and wanted end users to use their accounts with their existing service provider to log into the accounts for the two Shopify stores. We integrated the new Shopify stores with the service provider by developing the backend for the middleware. Aside from a last-minute UI change, there were no major technical challenges that pushed us to our limits. In many ways, this was a routine project that delivered the custom and desired Shopify solution for the client.  The Future of Enterprise Offline-to-Online Commerce Rather than going through the list of technical requirements for this project, what I found most interesting was the client's new business model -- and how Shopify Plus can help. This was an established company that most people would passively know their brand from seeing it so often in stores. This is the problem that some companies are starting to address: their brand is only passively understood and recognized. There's nothing compelling or unique about them compared to their competitors. They all make similar, but slightly different, products and put them on the same shelves. As consumers, we are forced to make decisions based solely on marginally different price, quantity, or packaging. So how can these companies get their name out there as more than just a "large manufacturer"? For starters, these same companies are looking at Shopify Plus as a way to sell their products directly to consumers. They're not just trying to sell the same soap or toothpaste; they're getting creative with the products and giving them new aesthetic branding -- using Shopify as a platform to do so.  "The ability to buy what we need online directly from the source is the new normal." Of course they will likely never completely abandon the old sales flow, but they're trying out new methods. But, this could be just the first step in a revolution. Perhaps one day, all of these large consumer goods companies will start developing their own specialty products to sell on ecommerce platforms. As the modern consumer continues to change, our desire to drive to the drugstore is diminishing; the ability to buy what we need online directly from the source is the new normal.  For these reasons, businesses may begin to see Shopify Plus as the best method to streamline their sales. Coupled with a strong technical team, there's no telling what the future of ecommerce will look like. Middleware's Technology stack: Node.js, DynamoDB, Serverless (used for greater scalability) Looking for the same technology solutions? Let us know! SupremeTech has the expertise in bridging offline-to-online commerce. Whether you're about to migrate your business to Shopify Plus or just trying to improve your online store's operations, we offer bespoke solutions to solve your business problems quickly and effectively. Contact us!

Castdice: The AI-powered English Learning App Leading the Tech Trend!

Castdice is a groundbreaking English learning app designed specifically for Japanese students, boasting over 5000 downloads. It offers unique and innovative features to enhance student's performance in university English entrance exams. Alongside basic functions like vocabulary search, word puzzles, and word assessments, Castdice's standout feature lies in its use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create a Vocabulary Library containing words that have appeared in English entrance exams for all universities in Japan over the past 10 years. With Castdice, students can access a vast array of vocabulary and study materials tailored to the specific requirements of university English exams. The app's AI-powered features not only facilitate effective learning but also ensure that students are well-prepared and confident in tackling their English entrance tests.  Castdice - The Ultimate Solution for Japanese Students' University English Entrance Exams Preparing for university entrance exams is a pressing concern for every high school student in Japan. Especially, the importance of English proficiency is increasingly recognized in the country. Students need to thoroughly prepare for the English exam to secure admission to their desired universities. Searching for past English exam papers from various universities to practice with has become a common practice, but it is time-consuming and challenging. In response to this urgent need, Castdice was born to address the crucial issue faced by students: gathering vocabulary words that appeared in the last 10 years exam papers. The app offers a comprehensive vocabulary library based on extensive real-exam data from universities and high schools across Japan, making it easy for students to access essential and practical words. With Castdice, students no longer struggle to find and study vocabulary on their own. The app provides a modern, up-to-date, and indispensable solution for every student in Japan. It has become a reliable companion for students, helping them boost their English proficiency, excel at exams, and pave the way for success in their academic and professional futures. Our Challenge: Transforming Diverse Data into Vocabulary through AI We faced a significant challenge when dealing with the diverse data, which was not well-organized and existed in various formats like PDFs and scanned images. To make this data usable, we had to convert it into a dictionary-like format for effective processing. The process to solve this Challenge: Data Collection: The first step involved collecting all the vocabulary from large public test datasets. The team utilized data mining techniques to extract relevant information from English test sets used by Japanese universities. Data Extraction: For PDF data, the team employed Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to convert the scanned text into editable and searchable text. This step was crucial to extract text from image-based documents. Text Processing: Once the data was extracted, the team used natural language processing tools, such as the Natural Language Toolkit (NLTK), to split and tokenize the text. This allowed them to separate individual words and prepare them for further analysis. Mapping and Ranking: The team mapped each word with a dictionary and included a ranking system. This helped categorize and prioritize the vocabulary based on its relevance and frequency in the English test sets. Pronunciation Integration: To enhance the learning experience, Castdice integrated Text-to-Speech technology, creating accurate pronunciations for each word. This feature proved beneficial for users to improve their speaking and listening skills. Database Creation: Finally, the team compiled all the processed text data into a structured database. This database served as the foundation for the AI-powered apps, allowing users to browse and create different workbooks tailored to their specific needs and target various universities and levels. Result: By overcoming the challenges and implementing the above process, Castdice successfully developed two mobile apps integrated with Flutter framework. These apps utilized the AI-driven Vocabulary Library, empowering users to access and utilize a comprehensive collection of vocabulary and study materials. Despite the time and resource constraints, our team's innovative approach and use of AI technology led to the creation of a powerful and effective language-learning platform for students in Japan. Castdice's commitment to solving this problem with ingenuity has transformed the way students prepare for English exams, providing them with a cutting-edge tool for language learning and exam preparation. Highlights of Castdice's: Intelligent Vocabulary Library feature In addition to the typical features of an AI-based English learning app, such as vocabulary search, quizzes, and vocabulary learning, Castdice boasts a remarkable and delightful feature known as the Intelligent Vocabulary Library. This smart library sets itself apart and leaves a lasting impression on all users for several compelling reasons. Diverse Collection of Thousands of Words: The Intelligent Vocabulary Library is built upon a vast database of English exam questions from all universities in Japan over the past decade. This ensures that the library is not only extensive but also contains words that are practical and commonly used in real-life exam scenarios. Continuous Data Updates: Despite being launched in 2021, the Intelligent Vocabulary Library of Castdice is consistently updated with the latest English entrance exam questions from Japanese universities up until the present time. This allows students to access the most current and relevant vocabulary, effectively preparing them for their upcoming exams. Targeted Learning Approach: Powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), Castdice utilizes data from various English exam papers to identify the most important and frequently used words. Students are exposed to high-priority vocabulary that is likely to appear in crucial English exams, enabling them to focus on mastering the most essential words and significantly improving their test scores. Personalized Learning Experience: The Intelligent Vocabulary Library allows for personalized learning for each individual student. AI assesses the proficiency level and learning needs of each user, providing tailored study materials to achieve the highest efficiency in English language proficiency. Thanks to these remarkable advantages, Castdice's Intelligent Vocabulary Library stands out as a prominent feature, empowering users to efficiently access and confidently apply their vocabulary knowledge during the rigorous English entrance exams for Japanese universities. Elevate Your English Proficiency with Castdice English Learning App Castdice has significantly and comprehensively improved students' English learning in a multifaceted manner. All students who have used Castdice for their studies have experienced positive outcomes and noticeable benefits from vocabulary learning through this app: Excelling in English Entrance Exams: Over 90% of surveyed students have seen a remarkable increase in their exam scores since using Castdice. The extensive vocabulary library, curated from the past 10 years' exams, enables students to easily encounter words commonly found in test papers and excel in their exams effortlessly.Learning more vocabulary and grammar: The AI English Learning app integrates various vocabulary learning methods, from traditional to modern, and employs intelligent progress tracking for each individual. This feature helps learners memorize vocabulary more effectively.Improving pronunciation and listening comprehension: Castdice provides English listening vocabulary, allowing students to practice listening and pronunciation consistently. This enhances their listening skills and pronunciation, increasing confidence in communication and understanding English dialogues.Enhancing interactivity and engagement: The app uses interactive learning methods and fun quizzes, fostering active student participation and motivating them to continue studying English with enthusiasm.Saving time and flexibility: The English learning app allows students to study anytime, anywhere through their mobile phones or tablets. This flexibility empowers students to manage their study time conveniently. Development systems and technologies Below are the resources and technologies we use to develop Castdice App: Details of entrustment: Design, Implementation, Testing, Migration, Maintenance & Operation Platform: Mobile App Mobile architecture: Firebase, Flutter Server architecture: Python, GCP Castdice - Outstanding Success with 5000+ Downloads! SupremeTech accomplished the creation of a data mining module and an AI-powered vocabulary database. They also developed 2 mobile apps, optimized with a single Flutter source code, as part of their achievements.. The remarkable success has garnered over 5000 downloads, affirming our reputation and capturing the interest of a wide user base. If you are considering developing a groundbreaking and efficient learning app, explore the proud accomplishments of Castdice!

The Recipe for a Perfect Shopify Store

I'm not a chef, but I love food and like to think that using Shopify to build an online store is like cooking in a professional kitchen. The kitchen (Shopify) is equipped with state-of-the-art knives, ingredients and spices, and all the pots and pans you could ever need (don’t judge my lack of kitchen vocabulary!) These tools and ingredients are what Shopify and Shopify Plus make available to everyone in their ecosystem. Just sign in, grab a cutting board and some fresh herbs, then start cooking - er, I mean selling! However, unlike a restaurant with a pre-determined menu from which everyone orders their meal, Shopify stores need to be one-of-a-kind, bespoke solutions. For most recipes, there's nothing stopping you from creating a Michelin-starred online store immediately. But what if your vision requires something a little different - something with a little more pizazz? Unlike a restaurant with a predetermined menu, the same Shopify store can't be reused for customers. Like a flavorful new recipe, online businesses sometimes require unique, out-of-the-box ingredients or adjustments to create the perfect solution. That's what SupremeTech does for our Shopify and Shopify Plus projects. We provide the extra spice! Shopify Store Recipe: Makuake Storefront After working on Makuake's admin page, we developed an understanding of their business model and demonstrated the ability to build a quality product. It was then that we were approached with a second opportunity: help develop the Makuake storefront.  The way the storefront works is pretty simple. The merchant submits their business or project to the Makuake team, which approves it in the admin system. After review, the product can be listed and sold on the storefront. Easy. Most of the features needed for this project were readily available through Shopify Plus public applications. However, after adding the necessary applications, we realized that a few key ingredients were missing. Shopify Public Apps: Not Everything Needs to be Made From Scratch We started by finishing the UI/UX of the storefront. This task was relatively easy; to stick with the gourmet kitchen theme, we were just slicing onions and cracking eggs. We implemented most of the UI/UX using Shopify Plus tools and received the desired images and themes from the client. We were able to use PageFly, one of Shopify's public apps, to create the store’s landing page with ease. There is no reason to go to all the extra effort to build an app from scratch if a perfectly acceptable one already exists; sometimes canned tomatoes are better for the recipe than fresh ones. Although this part of the project was not the most labor-intensive, it was incredibly valuable. After all, the beautiful UI/UX is what our end users see when they make a purchase, so it requires extra attention. Makuake has a unique way of presenting its products on its Shopify Plus-powered store. Users can search for their favorite products by filtering by features or special tags attached to each product. Users can also search for the most recently added products, which is especially helpful for repeat customers of the Makuake store who want to keep up with the latest gadgets and inventions. A Dash of Spice: Shopify Custom Solutions While the UI/UX was built using available Shopify tools, there was one particular challenge that could not be solved with those tools alone. Makuake Store is a wonderful platform that supports entrepreneurship. It gives people a way to sell their unique creations, including craft spirits and alcohol. However, like most parts of the world, Japan has a legal drinking age (20 and up). Therefore, Makuake Store needed a way to distinguish between age-restricted products and normal products. The goal was to prohibit the purchase of age-restricted products with a credit card. We did this by adding a custom attribute to shopping cart items. This allows users to add different products to their shopping carts but prevents them from purchasing age-restricted products along with regular items. Not every online store sells age-restricted products, but in this case it was a necessary feature. Without it there would be no way to legally sell delicious craft spirits on the site. Season to Taste: Shopify Development Allows for Trial and Error One of the most significant technical challenges for this project was the product ranking list. Users can choose to view the most popular products for the week or month by clicking on the ranking list. The challenge, however, was to display only the top 20 ranked products out of a list of over 1,000 found in the admin server. This means that each time the API is called 1,000 products are processed but only 20 are displayed. Displaying the 20 products is not an issue, but the amount of load time is nearly 10 seconds. This is far too long to be waiting for a screen to load. We tried several different solutions to reduce the loading time of the ranked list, and we finally managed to reduce the time from 10 seconds to 5 seconds. We were able to do this by implementing pagination and breaking a large amount of information into smaller, bite-sized chunks.  There is also a rankings page on the Makuake storefront home page, but it only displays the top 5 products in a banner. As with the full rankings page, the long load times were detrimental to the overall user experience of the store. However, because the banner is on the home page, long load times are even more inexcusable. The longer the user has to wait for the information to load, the more likely they are to lose interest or click away from the page altogether. "A Shopify store is rarely seasoned to perfection on the first try." Again, we tested several different methods to speed up the process of loading the ranking banner. We found that when the banner took 5 seconds to finish loading, the rest of the page was also backed up. No one likes to look at a bland, white screen when trying to quickly browse products in an online store.  After some trial and error, we decided to apply the lazy loading technique to the banner. No matter what, the banner would take some extra time to load. Therefore, we used this technique to load the banner last and avoid having an unloaded page below it.  A Shopify store is rarely seasoned to perfection on the first try. Most of the time, all you need is a little extra salt. However, sometimes you need to add more acidity or sweetness to create a perfectly balanced creation. Although the Makuake storefront was not a project chock-full of difficulties, finding and implementing the perfect set of solutions required time and patience.  After about half a year of development, we completed and released the storefront. The constant trial and error may have been tedious at times, but the end product was well worth it.  At the end of the day, customer, or user, satisfaction with their experience is what truly matters. Project Technical Stack Programming languages: JavaScript, liquidServer & Databases: ShopifyApplications connected via APIs: Shopify Storefront’s API, 3rd party app’s API Contact us to get custom solutions for your Shopify business. We offer custom development services to streamline your store management and more!

Digitalized Healthcare Management System – Future of Transformation is here.

Introducing the Digitalized Healthcare Management System - a revolutionary solution to tackle the challenges posed by an aging population and enhance healthcare services. This digital age emphasizes the importance of data management, and our system leverages advanced techniques to gain valuable insights into trends, treatment outcomes, and resource utilization. Citizens can stay informed, track progress, and receive personalized health recommendations. Moreover, our system spans multiple cities, transforming the healthcare landscape and promoting well-being. Security is a top priority, and we provide separate CMS instances for each client to protect valuable data. Experience the future of healthcare transformation with our cutting-edge system. "More than one in four people is 65 or older - 28.7% of the population, or 36.17 million (almost the population of Poland)" According to government statistics published in September 2020. The growing number of elderly citizens has become a major concern for governments, as there is a need to measure and prevent diseases and ensure adequate care for this demographic. However, meeting the needs of a growing aging population poses significant challenges. One of these is the strain on existing resources. It is imperative to explore alternative approaches and leverage technology to ease the burden on healthcare systems and support our aging population. In this digital age, data is king, and healthcare management is no exception. By leveraging advanced data management techniques, healthcare management centers can gain valuable insights into patient trends, treatment outcomes, and resource utilization. Benefiting from this transformation, citizens with access to real-time data can stay informed about their health status, track their progress, and receive personalized recommendations to improve their well-being. So, let's see how digitalization with the Healthcare Management System is transforming the whole old, huge system of healthcare management! Spending hours queuing to check in at the health care center is what people have been doing for centuries. It would be an understatement to say that the long lines of waiting citizens or the endless queues of appointments have taken a toll on everyone in the healthcare industry. The burden of managing the influx of citizens and the strain on resources has been overwhelming. Healthcare professionals are stretched thin trying to provide quality care while meeting the challenges of inefficient systems. The impact of the traditional healthcare management system was felt by citizens and providers alike. citizens experienced frustration, anxiety, and wasted time as they endured long wait times. Meanwhile, healthcare professionals were faced with the daunting task of trying to meet an ever-increasing demand for care within a limited time frame. It's time to use technology to simplify the healthcare management system It's time to use technology to simplify the healthcare management system. In a world embraced by digitalization, we must be truly thankful for access to all health information through smartphones and the Internet. Citizens or citizens no longer suffer from the days of endless searching and waiting to check in at the health center. Instead, everything is at their fingertips, from managing their body weight and body fat percentage, measuring their daily steps, recording their daily meals, or more, to assessing their health score or checking their stress levels. A Japanese healthcare system has provided a solution You can easily find a tracking app individually online with a simple search with over 1,000 results in the App Store or Google Store, but have you ever heard of a system that is for everyone in a city or country? Yes, that's what we've been working on since 2019 for nearly 20 cities across the country. Meet our customer - A health management application - the Pioneer of Digital Healthcare Management System This company is a pioneering company in Japan's healthcare industry, known for launching the country's first medical recruitment website. Committed to its mission of "making the world happy with good ideas," They have expanded their business to include a cutting-edge healthcare application for smartphones. The company specializes in providing comprehensive staffing services tailored to the medical, long-term care and social services sectors, including mid-career and graduate recruitment. In addition, the company excels in providing world-class healthcare services by harnessing the potential of health management applications. With a strong focus on improving the well-being of individuals, this health management application is dedicated to revolutionizing the healthcare landscape and promoting happiness through innovative solutions.The company offers essential features to promote disease prevention among citizens. These highlights include: Weight Management: they provide tools to effectively manage body weight and body fat percentage, allowing users to track and monitor their progress.Step Tracking: By integrating with Google Fit and Health Kit, they can automatically track daily steps, encouraging users to stay active and maintain a healthy lifestyle.Video Exercises: They offer a wide selection of over 900 exercise videos, including yoga, stretching, dance, calisthenics, and more. These videos are easily accessible and completely free, allowing users to stay fit and active without feeling exhausted.Meal Recording: With the system's convenient camera feature, users can easily record their daily meals. This feature makes it easy to track and monitor dietary habits and encourage healthier eating choices.The company evolves the system through engaging activities to earn points that can be redeemed for Amazon gift cards or cash rewards. By participating in these activities, customers have the opportunity to earn valuable rewards that enhance their overall shopping experience. It's time to promote better health With access to real-time data, citizens can now stay informed about their health, track their progress, and receive personalized recommendations to improve their well-being. Whether it's monitoring vital signs, tracking medication adherence or managing chronic conditions, citizens can harness the power of technology to take charge of their health in a proactive and informed way. Through easy-to-use interfaces and intuitive mobile applications, individuals can engage in activities that promote better health. What does this mean for the healthcare sector? It’s time to bring the game to a new level with an easy Content Management system (CMS) where you will be able to get access to update your citizens or citizens' health information.  Furthermore, these systems can facilitate seamless communication between citizens and healthcare providers, allowing for remote consultations, and health ranking services. This not only improves access to care, especially for those in remote areas or with limited mobility but also enhances citizen engagement and satisfaction. By encouraging citizen engagement and facilitating self-care, a digitized healthcare management system fosters a sense of empowerment and responsibility for one's health. This proactive approach not only contributes to better health outcomes but also reduces healthcare costs by preventing or managing conditions before they escalate. How the system improves the existing healthcare management system. So how does the system bring the technology revolution to the healthcare information and management systems society? Let's check it out with the following benefits: Utilizing the Content Management System ​​ ​​Utilizing a robust Content Management System (CMS) is instrumental in optimizing the healthcare management system. By implementing a CMS, healthcare providers can efficiently organize and access vast amounts of data, including citizen records or administrative information. This streamlined approach improves data accuracy, reduces paperwork, and enables seamless collaboration among healthcare professionals.  Spreading technology through smartphones  In addition, the widespread use of smartphones has revolutionized healthcare delivery. Mobile applications have become a powerful tool for spreading technology and empowering citizens to take control of their health. Through smartphone apps, individuals can access medical information, schedule appointments, receive personalized health recommendations, and even engage in remote consultations with healthcare providers.  Improving the analytics process through data management In addition, enhancing the analytics process through advanced data management techniques improves healthcare decision making. By leveraging data analytics, healthcare professionals gain valuable insights into citizen trends, treatment outcomes, and resource utilization, enabling proactive interventions, personalized care plans, and optimized resource allocation. This data-driven approach leads to improved citizen outcomes, cost effectiveness, and an overall more efficient healthcare system. How the Japanese government has used the system to improve the health of its citizens The healthcare management system has been implemented in several cities, including Kasaoka City, Fujishi City, Niigata City, Arida City, Nishi Tokyo City, and Odawara City. These locations have adopted the system to enhance healthcare services and streamline management processes, ensuring improved citizen care and optimized resource allocation. By expanding its coverage to these cities, the healthcare management system aims to support a wider population and promote efficiency and effectiveness in the delivery of healthcare services. Security - The Essential Product Goal  With a nurturing mindset focused on creating robust products and proactively sharing innovative ideas, we have been actively engaging with our customers, we strive to overcome any challenges that arise during application development in the system. And one of those challenges is data security for the product! Development systems and technologies Below are the resources and technologies we use to develop the services: Details of entrustment: Design, Implementation, Testing, Migration, Maintenance & Operation Platform: CMS, Native App Development language: PHP (Laravel), Kotlin, Swift  Let Supremetech help you to start your Healthcare management system now! Start your Healthcare management system now with the help of Supremetech. Our expertise and solutions will empower you to optimize operations, streamline processes, and enhance citizen care.  Don't wait, take the first step towards a more efficient and effective healthcare system today. Book a free consultation with us now!

Shopify Custom Apps in the Japanese Market

Creating a Team of Shopify Professionals The beginning of our relationship with the Japanese branding company, Fracta, began with a single project, Makuake STORE. The project became a catalyst for what would blossom into a new partnership. Fracta understands the nuances of corporate branding in Japan, as well as the requirements for the Japanese market. They are also a Shopify evangelist and expert in Japan, and over the years they have established themselves as a premier expert of the platform. At SupremeTech, we provide Fracta with additional technical expertise and the ability to develop Shopify custom apps for their clients. However, Japan is relatively behind the rest of the world when it comes to the realm of eCommerce. Less than a decade ago, there were hardly any platform options for entrepreneurs to start and manage their own eCommerce business. Shopify officially registered in Japan in 2017, and the prevalence of the eCommerce platform has grown. Shopify is becoming the go-to eCommerce platform in Japan and for good reason. It offers all of the customizability that the Japanese market craves. But Shopify’s plethora of public apps alone is by no means perfect and custom apps still require technical expertise. We coupled our expertise in custom application development together with our partner’s deep knowledge of branding, business development, UI/UX, and Shopify services to create online stores that go beyond the standard Shopify offerings. Fracta understands the fine details of Japanese aesthetics and is able to create beautiful themes for the powerful online stores behind them. We make sure that the solutions provided to our clients are exactly what they need. Nothing more, nothing less.  Shopify Online Store Branding and Custom Apps One day, a client of Fracta came to them with the desire to migrate their current online store to Shopify from another eCommerce platform. The client’s store was already mature and contained large amounts of data. At this time, Shopify did not have an appropriate means for which to transfer all of this data over from a different platform – at least, not without shutting down operations for an extended period of time. This is when Fracta approached us with a second project. They asked that we help them build a custom app that could effectively transfer all of the data for their client in a little time possible. It was at this point that we developed our custom app, ST-migrator. This app breaks down large chunks of data into more manageable pieces. With ST-migrator we were able to securely transfer all of the data within two hours using this method.  Communication with Fracta is conducted regularly via Slack, as well as online meetings. It was clear early that communication would not be an issue. We have Japanese-speaking Business Analysts to help smooth over language barriers. However, the engineers of both companies were more than capable of communicating technical requirements via English. We found that this not only made the life of the Business Analyst easier but also strengthened the teamwork and project understanding between both teams.  The success of ST-migrator is ultimately what sealed the deal for our newfound partnership. We knew that we could find tremendous success by combining Fracta’s expertise in the Japanese market and the feedback they received from their valued clients, combined with our ability to create customizations for the Shopify platform. "We stay updated with the Shopify changelog and conduct R&D in order to find new customizations that we believe will help numerous Shopify users in Japan." Following the success of ST-migrator and the advent of the partnership, we knew that it was a good match, like peanut butter and chocolate. Then another project arose. We started developing a custom app called ST-SSO (single sign-on) for a client wanting to implement SSO in their store. Not long after, we started another custom app, ST-Delete Me, which allows the users of a client's online store to deactivate their account. All of the applications added a feature to the clients’ stores that Shopify cannot provide on its own.   In many cases, Fracta receives a specific request from a client, then approaches us with a new business requirement. Then we determine what type of Shopify custom apps, if any, are needed. However, not all of our development with Fracta is done by client request. We decided to continuously search for new methods to improve the experience of not only current clients but also future clients. We stay updated on the Shopify changelog and conduct R&D in order to find new customizations that we believe will help numerous Shopify users in Japan. In addition, SupremeTech also develops custom apps and features in-house using the data and market research provided by Fracta. SupremeTech and eCommerce Software Development  We quickly realized that Japanese clients preferred custom apps to the public apps found in Shopify and Shopify Plus. They prefer to have a store that is tailored to their needs, without the added bulk and unnecessary features that come with public apps. This means that the Japanese market is ripe with clients looking for small adjustments and tweaks to most of the pre-existing features on Shopify and Shopify Plus.  Although our partner has extended knowledge of Shopify and Shopify Plus’ capabilities, they need our help to execute the development of the infinite possibilities for customization that Shopify provides. The customization can be as small as deleting a small feature from a preexisting public app that is not needed by the client, or it can be as large as creating an entirely new app from scratch. The ability to create Shopify custom apps is what makes it a great eCommerce platform. Future Partnerships and Collaboration is Key As SupremeTech continues to grow, we are always looking for new collaborators. We believe that partners such as Fracta have helped us develop our technical expertise and skills. This partnership has deepened our knowledge of eCommerce in Japan, and around the world. Our aim is to continue to create custom Shopify and Shopify Plus solutions for all types of businesses.  Our experience working with Japanese clients, who value customization and impeccable quality, can translate into any market. We hope to partner with like-minded organizations that have similar experiences in their market as with Fracta in Japan. Contact us to get custom solutions for your Shopify business! We offer custom development services to streamline your store management and more!