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Harbor Logistics Dispatch Tool
Custom Software
11 hrs/week saved in dispatch
A scheduling platform that replaced four spreadsheets and a shared inbox.
See the case studyCustom software development
Custom software that fits how your business actually works
When spreadsheets and off-the-shelf tools stop keeping up, we build the system you need: web applications, dashboards, customer portals, mobile apps and integrations between the tools you already use.
Why spreadsheets and off-the-shelf tools stop working
Most growing businesses run on a patchwork: a CRM for one thing, a spreadsheet for another, email for everything in between. It works until the team grows and the same data gets typed three times, mistakes creep in and nobody has the full picture.
Off-the-shelf software helps up to a point, then forces you to change how you work to fit the tool. You end up paying for features you don't use and building workarounds for the ones you need.
Custom software development fixes the process, not just the tool. We build the system around how your business actually runs, connect it to the tools you keep, and start with the smallest version that removes the biggest headache.
Sound familiar?
- Your team runs the business from spreadsheets and email.
- Your tools don't talk to each other, so data gets typed twice.
- Off-the-shelf software forces you to change how you work.
What our custom software development includes
Discovery and scoping
We map your workflow and define the smallest version that delivers value.
Web applications
Dashboards, portals and internal tools that run in the browser.
Mobile apps
iOS and Android apps for customers or field teams, sharing one system.
Integrations and APIs
CRM, accounting, booking and inventory systems connected.
Workflow automation
Repetitive steps automated so your team can focus on customers.
Legacy modernisation
Old systems migrated without losing data or disrupting work.
Security and access control
Roles, permissions, backups and secure hosting from the start.
Support and iteration
Maintenance and improvements after launch, on a clear plan.
Which kind of project fits
Most projects start in one of these three places, and many grow from one into the next.
We scope a first version in a free workshop and quote it at a fixed price before development starts.
How your software project runs
1–2 sessions
Discovery workshop
We map how work flows today, where time and data get lost, and what the first version must do.
About a week
Scope and fixed price
Screens, data and integrations written down, with a fixed-price proposal for the first version.
Usually 6–12 weeks
Build in short cycles
We build in two-week cycles. You test working software at the end of each one, so feedback lands early.
Launch and beyond
Launch, training and support
Data migrated, your team trained and the system monitored, with improvements planned from real use.
What we build with
We use proven, widely supported technology so your software is easy to maintain and hire for: TypeScript with React and Next.js on the front end, Node.js on the server, and PostgreSQL for data. Mobile apps are built for iOS and Android from a single codebase.
Everything is hosted in your own cloud account, documented and handed over with the source code. No proprietary platform you can't leave.
Tools we use
- TypeScript
- React and Next.js
- Node.js
- PostgreSQL
- React Native
- REST and GraphQL APIs
What to look for in a software development company
Five checks that protect your budget and your business.
You own the code
Source code, data and cloud accounts should belong to your business from day one.
A small first version
A good partner helps you cut scope to what delivers value soonest, not to the biggest invoice.
Working software early
You should see and test real features every few weeks, not only at the end.
Mainstream technology
Common, well-supported tools mean any competent developer can maintain the system later.
Support after launch
Ask who fixes issues, how fast, and what ongoing care costs.
What you bring to the project
A process owner
One person who knows the workflow well and can make decisions.
Time for testing
An hour every two weeks to try new features and give feedback.
Your data
Exports from the spreadsheets and tools the new system will replace or connect to.
Access
Logins or API keys for the systems we integrate with.
After launch
Software improves fastest once people use it every day. We stay on to fix issues, keep everything secure and updated, and add features based on what your team actually needs.
Support runs on a clear monthly plan, so you always know who to call and what it costs.
FAQ
Transparent, direct and jargon-free. Question not here? Just send us a message.
Frequently asked questions
How much does custom software cost?
We scope a first version that solves the biggest problem, then give you a fixed price. Many projects start small and grow from there.
How long does custom software development take?
A focused first version usually takes six to twelve weeks. You see working software every two weeks along the way.
Who owns the code?
You do. The source code, data and cloud accounts belong to your business.
Can you work with our existing systems?
Yes. Most projects connect to tools you already use rather than replacing them.
Should we build custom software or buy an existing tool?
If an existing tool fits your process well, buy it. Custom software makes sense when you're working around a tool every day or connecting several tools by hand. We'll tell you honestly which applies.
Do you build mobile apps?
Yes. We build iOS and Android apps from a single codebase, connected to the same system as your web tools.
What happens after launch?
We offer ongoing support: fixes, security updates and new features, on a clear monthly plan.
Next step
Tell us what you need
Book a free 30-minute call. You'll get an honest recommendation and a fixed-price quote, even if we don't end up working together.