UDX Delivers ERP Solution for USMC Logistics Command
UDX Founder Andy Potanin develops WordPress-based ERP to manage help desk, asset management, and business intelligence systems for the USMC
UDX was contracted by the US Marine Corps Logistics Command to develop a web-based ERP for a 40-person business unit. The ERP included a help desk, asset management, and business intelligence system. Leveraging WordPress data model and modularity, UDX was able to create and maintain the platform for the duration of the contract. This was the first-ever cloud deployment for the USMC in 2011. The ERP provided real-time reports to program managers and leaders and managed a $15m contract.
Control Panel
The control panel is accessible only by authorized personnel and permissions to access can be adjusted based on roles and functional areas.
- Accessible only by authorized personnel
- Adjustable permissions based on roles and functional areas
Help Desk
The helpdesk module allows team members to record their actions, associate them with supported systems, keep track of customers, and improve accountability.
- Record actions and associate with supported systems
- Track customers and improve accountability
Assets
Assets are tracked and associated with team members and customers. Documents, to include the DD Form 1149, are automatically generated when assets are moved.
- Track assets and associate with members and customers
- Generate documents such as DD Form 1149 automatically
Business Intelligence
As more information is stored in the system, the quantifiable data can be used to measure performance, and gather overall statistics. Custom reports can be generated, and information cross-references, based on various data sources available in the system.
- Use quantifiable data to measure performance
- Generate custom reports based on data sources
Architecture
The ERP was developed using WordPress CMS with six business plugins being developed. WP-CRM plugin was initially funded by the project and later open-sourced. All the code is stored in a dedicated code repository for the WordPress application and plugins, with every change automatically deploying to hardened VMs in AWS. All the data is stored in a MySQL database hosted in AWS with daily backups.
Features
- Control is not accessible by unauthorized users, and control panel permissions can be adjusted based on roles and functional areas.
- Helpdesk plugin allows team member to record their actions, associate them with supported systems, keep track of customers, and in general help improve accountability.
- Assets are tracked and associated with team members and customers. Documents, to include the DD Form 1149, are automatically generated when assets are moved.
- As more information is stored in the system, the quantifiable data can be used to measure performance, and gather overall statistics.
- Custom reports can be generated, and information cross-references, based on various data sources available in the system.
- The ERP was developed using WordPress CMS with six business plugins being developed. WP-CRM plugin being initially funded by project and later open-sourced.