OHMLogic

Introduction

A mid-sized manufacturer asked Serfe to modernize Live Scheduler, a web application that orchestrates the end-to-end production pipeline. The goals were clear: speed up the interface, improve real-time visibility, and add features without disrupting day-to-day operations.

The Challenge

• A legacy front end (old React) that slowed decision-making on the shop floor.
• High-level requirements and outdated documentation.
• Need for reliable real-time updates (suppliers, orders, work centers, staff).
• Improve scalability and maintainability to support continuous change.

Our Solution

We modernized the application stack and UX to deliver low-latency, real-time visibility while minimizing operational risk. Incremental delivery with feature toggles ensured safe rollout and continuity.

• React Modernization: Upgraded the front end to a modern React stack and refactored components for stability and speed.
• State Management: Introduced Redux with async actions to simplify data flows and reduce unnecessary requests.
• Real-Time Engine: Implemented WebSockets to broadcast production events instantly across dashboards.
• API & Data Efficiency: Tuned REST interactions (caching, pagination, selective fetch) to cut latency and server load.
• UX for Ops: Redesigned key screens (pipeline views, work orders, exceptions) to reduce clicks and highlight priorities.
• Low-Risk Rollout: Delivered in increments with feature toggles and parallel runs to minimize operational impact.

The Results

• Faster UI response and smoother navigation under live workloads.
• Instant visibility of plan changes, fewer blind spots between teams.
• Higher maintainability, enabling faster iteration and safer releases.
• Minimal disruption during rollout thanks to an incremental approach.

Conclusion

With Live Scheduler, we helped operations leaders move from “refresh and wait” to real-time confidence—making better decisions, faster. If you need to modernize a critical workflow without stopping production, let’s talk. We’ll assess your current system and outline a pragmatic upgrade path.

Technical Work Summary