Orbit Ops Dashboard
An internal operations dashboard concept for coordinating logistics teams in real time.
Overview
A sample case study illustrating how CyntaxLab approaches an internal tooling engagement - from a scattered spreadsheet-based process to a single real-time dashboard.
Problem
Operations teams were coordinating shipments across five disconnected spreadsheets, causing delays and duplicated work.
Solution
A unified dashboard consolidating live shipment data, automated status updates, and role-based views for dispatchers and drivers.
Features
- Real-time shipment tracking
- Role-based dashboards for dispatchers and drivers
- Automated exception alerts
- Exportable daily operations reports
Architecture
Next.js front end with server components for data-heavy views, a Node.js API layer, and a PostgreSQL database with scheduled jobs for report generation.
Results
Illustrative outcome: a single source of truth for daily operations, reducing manual status-checking overhead.
Challenges
Designing a data model flexible enough for multiple shipment types without becoming overly generic.
Lessons
Early alignment on the data model with the operations team prevented costly schema changes later.
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