About the Client
Global Factory 365 is an innovative B2B platform designed to bridge the gap between Buyers and trusted, verified Suppliers worldwide. Specializing in Strategic Sourcing and OEM/Tier sourcing, the platform’s core mission is to make procurement efficient, accessible, and transparent across borders. By connecting businesses with qualified suppliers, Global Factory 365 offers a seamless experience that optimizes quality, cost, and delivery (QCD), ensuring that global sourcing is easier, faster, and more reliable.
The Vision Behind Global Factory 365
In September 2014, Global Factory 365 was conceived by Mr. G.S. Dang and his dedicated team, who recognized the potential of shifting their offline OEM/Tier sourcing operations into the digital world. With years of experience in back-end supply chain management, the team sought to create a platform that would simplify and streamline the process of connecting qualified suppliers with buyers on a global scale.
The goal was clear: create a scalable, responsive platform that allows businesses to source products quickly and efficiently while minimizing operational costs and time delays. They envisioned an ecosystem where buyers could effortlessly access reliable suppliers and suppliers could showcase their offerings to a broader market without the need for complex systems or expensive infrastructure.
The Core Challenges
The primary challenge for Global Factory 365 was building an online platform that could meet the varied needs of both Buyers and Suppliers, ensuring ease of use and scalability. The core specifications for the project were as follows:
Intuitive User Interface (UI): An easy-to-navigate platform for both Buyers and Suppliers to register, submit RFQs (Requests for Quotations) and manage their profiles and transactions.Admin Dashboard: A centralized admin panel to monitor and manage Suppliers, Buyers, RFQs, and user activity, ensuring smooth operations.Advanced Search Functionality: Robust search features allow both buyers and suppliers to quickly find relevant matches based on product categories, specifications, and location.Content Management Flexibility: A simple-to-use backend that would allow the client’s team to easily modify content without needing advanced technical knowledge. Brand Identity Development: Establishing a unique online presence and visual brand identity to set Global Factory 365 apart in the competitive B2B sourcing space. Early on, the project team realized that, rather than building an expensive in-house system, they needed an external agency with expertise in web design, branding, and development to kick-start their platform quickly and cost-effectively.
Our Approach and Execution
Upon receiving the project, we focused on two critical areas that would ensure the platform’s success:
Building a Responsive, User-Centric Online PlatformDesigning a Strong Brand Identity1. Building a Responsive, User-Centric Online Platform
Given the tight timeline and the client’s need for an easy-to-manage solution, our development team decided to build the platform using Joomla!, a versatile and powerful Content Management System (CMS). This enabled us to create a highly customizable platform while maintaining ease of use, scalability, and flexibility.
We customized several Components, Plugins, and Modules within Joomla! to meet the client’s specific needs. The result was a fully responsive, mobile-friendly platform that ensured a smooth user experience across all devices.
Key Technologies We Used:
Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (jQuery)Backend: PHP, Joomla! CMS, MySQLCustom Components: Custom-built Joomla! Components and Plugins for RFQ submissions, user registration, and admin management. Responsive Design: Mobile-first design ensures that the platform is accessible across all devices.Website Interface Highlights
2. Designing a Strong Brand Identity
While the development of the platform was underway, our design team worked closely with Global Factory 365 to build a compelling brand identity. This involved designing a clean, professional logo, choosing a modern color scheme, and ensuring that the website’s look and feel aligned with the platform’s core values of trust, transparency, and global connectivity.
We also worked on UI/UX improvements, ensuring that the platform was easy to navigate, visually appealing, and intuitive for both buyers and suppliers. The final result was a website that not only functioned efficiently but also captured the spirit of Global Factory 365’s mission.
Additionally, we developed two explainer videos to help communicate the value of Global Factory 365 to potential users. These videos outlined how the platform could simplify the sourcing process for buyers and offer new business opportunities for suppliers.
Global Factory 365 Buyer Story
Global Factory 365 Seller Story
OUTCOME
Within just two months, Global Factory 365 had a fully operational website that met all of its initial requirements, including a functional RFQ system, supplier registration, and a modern brand identity. The platform launched at www.globalfactory365.com and quickly started to attract interest from both suppliers and buyers in various industries.
As of now, the platform has over 400 registered suppliers, and that number continues to grow daily. Buyers from around the world are submitting RFQs and engaging with suppliers across diverse sectors, from manufacturing to technology and more.
Moreover, the system is being continuously maintained and updated by the client’s dedicated technical team, ensuring the platform remains current, secure, and functional as the business scales.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Speed and Efficiency: By using Joomla! CMS, we were able to develop and launch the platform quickly, meeting the client’s urgent timeline.Scalability: The platform was built to grow with Global Factory 365, enabling it to handle increasing numbers of users, RFQs, and suppliers without technical hiccups.Brand Identity: The clear, professional branding and UX/UI design of the platform played a crucial role in attracting users and setting Global Factory 365 apart in a competitive B2B landscape. Ongoing Evolution: The platform’s continued growth and success are a testament to the effectiveness of our collaboration with the client. Global Factory 365 is now poised for long-term success, expanding its offerings and improving user experiences with each update.
