Case Study
Agile project management and introduction to the Scrum methodology
Industry
- Retail
Challenge
- We worked on the development of an automated checkout selection system for a large Dutch retail chain. Our customers' automated checkout systems offered an opportunity to improve on traditional order processing methods.
Solution
Our remit was as follows:
- Agile project management mode using the Scrum method.
- Introduction of the Scrum method with team coaching to ensure that good practices are adopted.
- Software development in a team of 40 people, enabling the control of the entire checkout system based on the end customer’s requirements.
- Coordination and synchronisation of the Scrum teams with elements of the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe).
The keys to success
- Expertise in the implementation of the Scrum method.
- Our Agile Coaching experience.
- Experience in setting up bespoke processes for development teams.
Results
This optimisation was not only noticeable in the distribution centres, but also resulted in increased efficiency in the shops.