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June 16, 2021
Automation in Retail Industry: How It Improves Your Business
COVID-19 brought a lot of disruptions and problems into the retail industry. E-commerce giants, like Amazon, have been ripping off sales from brick-to-mortar shops. The costs of supply chain management are higher than pre-pandemic ones. In the intense competition for survival, it is hard to keep margins on a decent level. If the business is […]
June 11, 2021
The Overview of Inclusive UX Design
7.8 billion living breathing human beings are currently habituating the Earth, all similar and yet so beautifully unique. Where do they live? How do they look? What are their joys and worries? How do they interact with the world? And how can you possibly design something that can be used by all of them equally? […]
June 03, 2021
Cross-Border Shipping: Create a Successful International E-commerce Strategy
E-commerce is a reoccurring topic in our blog, and this time we want to tell about a way of bringing your e-commerce business to the next level. When you have a successful business in your home country and are looking for ways to expand, cross-border shipping is the thing you should consider. Although it can […]
May 26, 2021
Benefits of Supply Chain Network Optimization
A supply chain is a system that connects organizations and resources needed to produce and distribute traded goods. In the supply chain process, raw materials transform into the things we use in our day-to-day life. A supply chain network is an advanced, more complex version of the basic supply chain. As it comes from the […]
May 06, 2021
Major Software Development Trends in 2021
Applying the new development methods in accordance with customer requirements by software development companies accelerated growth of new trends. Along with IT Process Automation Tools, Coreteka conducts analysis of Software Development Trends that are dominant in 2021. Implementation of remote work due to the pandemic caused a higher usage of mobile devices. Many app developers […]
April 30, 2021
5 Early Traceability Adopters 2021
Due to an increase in safety awareness in the food industry, supply chain traceability acquired great importance in the last few years. It can track all processes: from procurement to production, consumption and disposal of products. Coreteka analysed Retail App Trends in mobile e-commerce markets in the previous article, and is starting to study traceability […]
April 26, 2021
Sustainable Logistics: How to Track the Carbon Footprint for E-commerce
Steady growth in freight volumes has resulted in an increase of freight logistics. Like any other industry, it is time for logistics to take responsibility for a green transition and decrease of CO2 emissions. The main aim of this research is to discuss the definition of sustainable logistics and contemporary issues on environmental sustainability. The […]
April 17, 2021
IT Process Automation Tools to Discuss
Coreteka team spends a portion of time on system routine maintenance checks. IT process automation suggests a technology that can help your team speed progress across projects. IT process automation tools are fundamentals to support performance of the IT department by decreasing manual work. They allow to automate any IT process, including database monitoring, maintenance […]
April 07, 2021
Retail App Trends in 2021
Mobile e-commerce means selling of products and services with the help of wireless mobile devices. During the period of lockdown restrictions on travel and entertainment, people are massively turning to the mobile e-commerce online markets. Many retailers focus on m-commerce trends and retail mobile apps that provide key tools for online shoppers. People are used […]
March 23, 2021
Influence of Ocean Freight Logistics on Ocean Environment
Shipping industry manages approximately 80% of global trade, transporting the containers with solid and liquid bulk cargo across the oceans annually. As demand for ocean freight increases, the volumes will triple by 2050. 2020 was a chaotic year for ocean freight logistics. In fact, due to the globalized disruptions in the transportation sector, the annual […]
March 11, 2021
Web Application Development Trends in 2021
Story of web application development starts from mobile devices and constituent elements of IoT systems that are obtaining astounding popularity. A platform of choice is constantly developing for many innovative web applications in various industries and enterprises. Standards change fast, so we should concentrate on new techniques and approaches in web application development. Advances in […]
March 01, 2021
What are the Best Free Resources to Begin Learning UX Design?
UX design is a process of designing beneficial websites and web applications with predefined functions. It covers a variety of considerations, regarding simplicity of usage, access and navigation, brand consistency and general aesthetics. UX research is what needed to be done before starting UX design. There are established platforms and online resources for people interested […]
February 22, 2021
QA Automation Tools for Web Applications
Web application development is a sophisticated process, coordinated by many specialists. Web testing is a method to test web applications and websites for potential mistakes. End-to-end QA process for web applications is performed by a QA tester before it is published for accomplishment of user-friendly design and reliable layout. Tester imitates actions of a real […]
February 13, 2021
Best Fleet Management Software 2021
Transportation companies and fleet owners are using different programs and applications that are helpful in many tasks, among which is coordination of the fleet from one central platform. A target of fleet management software is to monitor delivery schedules, provide report alerts for any route deviation or delay. It is created to resolve issues between […]
February 03, 2021
Responsive Web Design Testing Tools
We have already discussed in a previous publication the positive mobile experience that people are gaining, using their smartphones, tablets or laptops for shopping, entertainment and social networks. To create a website mobile-friendly and accessible on smaller devices, the best option is to adhere to responsive web design. It makes an adaptation of websites for […]
January 28, 2021
Dive Into Your Smartphone: How mCommerce Works in USA
What retail needs to know about mobile apps The number of consumers who buy goods through phones increases. After all, this mobile device is something that’s always at hand. But one of the things that contribute to this tendency in particular are the recent restrictions, which only fasten the growth of mobile commerce. The sales […]
January 21, 2021
Fundamentals of Web Application Development
Small and large scale businesses continue to invest in customized web-based interfaces and mobile applications for webmail, online retail and auction services. It becomes essential to design responsive and interactive web applications in order to find an ideal solution for users. Today, consumers spend more time searching for information on their mobile devices, smartphones and […]
January 12, 2021
Pricing Models in Software Development: Fixed Bid vs Time and Material
At the initial stage of the software development process, it is important to choose a procurement contract’s type. It is valuable if the managers will select a contract that provides the high characteristics in accordance with corporate operating procedures and business goals. Let’s find out the main financial models of cooperation for software projects. When […]
December 23, 2020
What are UI Design Patterns
User interface design and its visual properties are evaluated first when a user overviews a product. Color palettes, logos, illustrations, branding, UI design patterns, navigation components, typography and style guides are the key сomponents for visual perception. Designers have to analyze trends in graphics for aesthetically pleasing UI design and define the best visual concepts […]
December 15, 2020
Air Cargo Digitalization in Global Air Freight Forwarding Industry: Innovations to Follow in Times of COVID-19
Coreteka as a company that specializes in logistics digital solutions decided to enlighten the current situation in global air freight forwarding industry at the end of 2020. Global air freight forwarding industry, along with other transportation sectors, play a large role in limiting the spread of airborne diseases. COVID-19 lockdown, travel restrictions and subsequent economic […]
November 30, 2020
Kyiv Landscape 2020: Ecosystems Coach Conference
Segment of information technology is one of priority directions for economic development. Europe aspires to be a base for new technology trends, and induces each city to work on innovations. Tech Cities of the Future program is focused on detecting European cities with the prospects for start-ups and tech investment. The so-called Tech Cities are […]
November 26, 2020
How to Perform UX Research
CoreTeka company came to a decision to raise a new question in its blog — what is UX research? This type of research, that always precedes UX design on schedule, provides a foundation for the whole design strategy. Let’s define what is UX research in general to let you understand the concept. It is a […]
November 20, 2020
The Difference Between Design Specification and Constraint
Specification represents an important part of the design process or can be assumed prior to design for the establishment of the product, artifact, or system framework. Design Specification Software enables better collaboration between design and development teams. It is used to be a bunch of documents that provide an overall description of software, its functions […]
November 19, 2020
Warehouse Automation Technology: Latest AI Trends in the Industry
Warehouse automation technology and robotics systems depend on technological IoT-related infrastructure that smarten the processes, integrating with Warehouse Management System. Full warehouse automation includes many operations. Machines aid workers with receiving, palletizing, scanning, picking, and packing processes. Smartphones, tablets, big data, and Cloud technologies have digitized warehouse management tasks to improve productivity. ERP and WMS […]
November 16, 2020
Why Should You Consider Creating an App? How to Convert a Website Into an App?
Statistics show that mobile usage is currently higher than desktop and it keeps increasing every year. For many people, the morning routine starts with their mobile phones – checking social media, email, or if there are some good items for sale. Mobile phones are compact and can be with their owners literally everywhere. They are […]
November 13, 2020
How to Outsource Software Development. A Detailed Guide
When a company wants to create an application, or perhaps add new features and integrations to it, modernize existing design of the web app or website, finding out how to outsource software development is a natural way to go. Collaboration with a remote software development team opens up new opportunities for retailers, allowing them to […]
November 12, 2020
Uber Competitors Among Startups: TOP 10
Uber is the first of its kind American transportation company, which growth was so rapid that it created major changes in the industry. Nowadays the number of Uber competitors grows exponentially, however, there are several that have already reached the top ranks of the world’s most successful startup listings. Started in 2009 as a ride-sharing […]
November 09, 2020
7 Design Constraints Examples. What Is a Design Constraint?
Working on a design is not always a pleasurable and creative process, as every designer has to deal with design specifications and constraints on a regular basis. Not following them can easily lead to insufficient interfaces, lack of usability, or impossibility to actually implement the created design for a project. Experienced designers always have design […]
November 06, 2020
AI in Logistics and Supply Chain: How It Helps in Coping with Latest Challenges
The entire process of the supply chain has been revolutionized in the last decade with advanced technologies. AI and machine learning (ML) are becoming the driving innovation strategies of businesses in logistics and supply chain. Algorithms gain more power with agile decisions like the Internet of Things (IoT), cloud computing, and predictive analytics. Amounts of […]
November 02, 2020
Impact of Transportation on Environment and Current Condition of Sustainable Transport Management Systems
Transportation plays a central role in economic and social development. Its objective is to move passengers and goods efficiently to a variety of locations with the least negative impact of transportation on environment. However, the irrational use of transport causes serious damage to the ecology every year. Emissions of carbon dioxide were rising by about […]
October 30, 2020
Transport Management Systems: Which Do You Choose?
The modern world is all about digitalization. Naturally, one of the biggest and fastest-growing industries in the world – transportation – couldn`t be left aside. Transport Management System (or TMS) is a significant part of the supply chain management. It’s a logistic platform designed to optimize the process of moving goods. Transport Management Systems usually […]
October 28, 2020
Shipping Calculator Comparison: Top 5 Shipping Calculators for Business
Why use shipping calculator comparison? Of course, it’s not all about money. Nowadays, when so many stores are transitioning their offline business to online, there aren’t many ways to impress the client. People order almost everything through websites and mobile apps because they want to stay safe. Yet, online shopping has one major flaw — […]
October 26, 2020
What Is the Software Development Life Cycle
Have you ever thought about how software is born? Every great achievement begins with the first step. In this article, we’re going to tell you about what is the software development life cycle, who is involved in implementing suitable business solutions, and why team collaboration is so important at every stage of development. The software […]
October 21, 2020
Transportation of Vaccine and Medical Supplies: Could the Logistics Save Millions of Lives?
Transportation of vaccine and medical supplies becomes the most challenging problem for logistics providers and governments. In early 2020, carriers overcame the task to provide the population with personal protective equipment (PPE). But now the situation gets harder. It begs the question, how to deliver more than 10 billion doses of vaccine. Let’s learn about […]
October 20, 2020
What Warehousing Problems and Solutions Await the Industry in the Next 5 Years
Exploring warehousing problems and solutions is a wise idea, as 2020 happens to be full of challenges for the whole supply chain industry. In the middle of 2020, the health experts predict a new outbreak of Covid-19. Supermarkets are stockpiling groceries to prepare for the difficult autumn and winter months. As a result, the companies […]
October 16, 2020
Best Android Driver Scoring App List for Truck Drivers
Choosing the best Android driver scoring app for trucking business is a difficult task, especially when there are so many. And, even knowing the top driver applications for Android, you still might need specific features that are missing. Learn of the best Android driver scoring apps on the market and see how they can take […]
October 13, 2020
Global Supply Chain Challenges in Retail Industry 2020
Practically every industry has faced certain difficulties in 2020 due to CoVID-19, so no wonder that global supply chain challenges in retail are even more prominent at the day. Retail supply business has always been one of the most important in every way, providing goods of first importance even to the most distant parts of […]
October 08, 2020
Big Data use cases in logistics: 7 examples of how to improve operations
In the article, we’ve collected Big Data logistics use cases to show you the technology power of the industry. Just notice, according to DHL’s Logistics Trend Radar, Big Data will have a huge impact on the supply chain in 5 years. Large companies such as UPS, Amazon, Walmart, Kuehne & Nagel tend to make data-driven […]
October 07, 2020
The Best Logistics Conferences Safe to Attend in 2020
It is strategically important to attend the best logistics conferences in 2020 and save their dates in order to stay in the loop of the latest news in the industry. There are a lot of conferences in the logistics world that have been canceled and rescheduled due to the modern realities of Covid-19, which complicates […]
October 02, 2020
What is Amazon Logistics? Top 3 Lessons to Follow for Any Business
Have you ever wondered why Amazon delivery is considered the best? In fact, what is Amazon logistics, and how it led the biggest company to success? Amazon makes the rules of flawless service and quick delivery, tests drones, and implements artificial intelligence for warehouses. Are the world-class company’s realities too far away from most of […]
September 29, 2020
CoreTeka Evolves: Online Workshops Go On During Pandemic
Covid-19 has slowed down social life, but we do our best to give new opportunities for learning at CoreTeka. We organized online workshops during the pandemic for the team to develop general and technical skills, and it helped us to discover new technologies and interact with clients even better. Here are some of the online […]
August 24, 2020
What Is UI / UX Design & What Does a UX Designer Do: Explained
Many businesses lose money because their applications or websites provide a poor user experience design. By creating an engaging user interface design, the companies offer more valuable web sites to their customers. How to check whether your designer is aware of crucial UX/UI basics? See below. Web design is technically a subset of the broader […]
July 29, 2020
Logistics Summer Camp 2020: Coreteka Presented WareTeka
Alex Isachenko, CEO of CoreTeka, announced a new product for small and medium-sized business owners, warehouse logistics industry professionals at the Logistics Summer Camp 2020 event. It’s Wareteka. The platform makes it easier to find logistics real estate for renting/selling, unites 3PL operators, brokers, and warehouses owners. According to CoreTeka’s CEO, there is no specialized […]
July 24, 2020
Is 3PL Last Mile Delivery Good: Last Mile Courier Service for Fast Delivery
Related: https://ukraine.raben-group.com/en/news/news/raben-ukraine-automates-transmission-of-data-to-couriers-new-software-product-for-customers-last/ In this article, we’ve collected a description of the solution, the frequently asked questions, advantages for e-commerce, and experience of using the product by Raben Ukraine company. The reality dictates the new rules of business management, and every day these rules become stricter. The current situation in the world seriously affects the economy […]
July 20, 2020
4PL Logistics: IT Problems and Solutions. The Matter of 4PL Technology
Smart and innovative IT solutions have the power to develop the logistics industry and transform the future of business. The developers can create unique and cost-effective platforms to achieve an improvement in effectiveness and to increase productivity. Business IT Solutions include a huge range of services like web designing, software, and mobile application development. The […]
July 16, 2020
How Retail Task Management Software Improves Business
The digital revolution transformed our reality and shopping became synonymous with buying online from various stores. E-commerce has changed the scenario, and retailers have to compete with millions of other global retailers who sell the same product. Retail management system software is the combination of solutions that are used to process daily management functions in […]
July 11, 2020
Advantages of Outsourcing Software Development to Eastern Europe
Many companies in developed countries, small family firms, or huge international corporations, are practicing nowadays software development outsourcing. They are experiencing a growing demand for talented software specialists who can impress with knowledge and creativity. Outsourcing software development is a model for selecting a provider of software development services remotely. Today the USA and Western […]
May 20, 2020
Logistics Events New Dates List During the Lockdown
An actual list of major logistics conferences, events, and fairs affected by the spread of coronavirus. There are a lot of conferences in the world, related to the logistics industry, which a professional can attend. Everyone has the chance to visit and learn about new technologies and trends. The inconvenience is that many events […]
June 20, 2019
Transport Logistics Munich 2019: How Coreteka Conquered the Most Technological Exhibition
7th of June CoreTeka team returned from the leading European logistics conference & exhibition — transport logistic in Munich. The trade fair in figures: 2 374 exhibitors from 63 countries were present, 64 000 visitors from 125 countries attended, 30 000 visitors came from abroad. If we talk about the scale of the exhibition, there […]
May 10, 2019
Lego Scrum Game: Coreteka Extended Project Management Experience Playfully
Summer is not only perfect time to have a rest, but it is also a great opportunity to generate new knowledge. We are committed to the idea of promoting professional development of CoreTeka team and organized Lego Scrum Game. The world requires more flexibility – that is the motto of the educational event, held by […]
May 10, 2019
Retail Hackathon: Creating a New Experience Together
Everyone remembers how photo studios looked like in the ’90s: they were fully stuffed with KODAK brand, from branded shelvings and posters to photo envelopes. KODAK, being successful in establishing a new niche market, had overlooked innovative technologies, and that fact undermined its competitiveness. At the turn of millennia, KODAK ranked second on the digital […]
May 10, 2019
Hackathon Ideas for Retail: Coreteka Organized the First in Eastern Europe Event for IT-specialists
CoreTeka team has decided to go further after successful CoreTeka Automotive Hackathon and broad the hackathon topics to cover retail and logistics aspects. CoreTeka Retail & Logistics Hackathon was the first hackathon in Eastern Europe devoted to retail and logistics fields simultaneously. It took place in Kyiv Smart City Hub on 25-27 of May 2018. […]
May 10, 2019
Logistics, Technologies, and Sport: Coreteka’s Crew Member Won a Tennis Tournament
On March 29, Ukrainian Logistics Community (ULC) organized and held table tennis tournament. The main purpose of the event was an informal meeting of ULC members and other interested persons. Participants had an opportunity to communicate, have a rest with colleagues and, of course, play table tennis! 🙂 CoreTeka representative, Denis Lugovoyy, participated in the tournament and triumphed! […]
May 10, 2019
Information Technology in Logistics and Supply Chain Management Overview
CoreTeka CEO Alex Isachenko has visited Ukrainian Logistics Community with the presentation on technologies and trends that will be widespread in logistics and transportation spheres in several years. They include blockchain, big data, 3D printing, chatbots, internet of things, sharing economy, autonomous vehicles, drones, computer vision, AR/VR, machine learning and others. To prove this statement Alex presented a number of […]
May 10, 2019
Automotive Startup Crash Test: Working on Auto Projects
Coreteka company held another Startup Crash Test #2 An event that serves to bring IT-entrepreneurs who work on automobile projects together on one site took place in the creative space Chasopys on June 6th. Aleksandr Isachenko, a Coreteka CEO and co-founder, started off the event. The company is implementing innovations in the automotive business systematically, supports the […]
May 10, 2019
iForum: the Future of Smart Cities with Automotive Zone by Coreteka
IForum, one of the biggest IT-related events in Ukraine, was held in Kyiv on May 25th The forum was attended by over 9’000 visitors that is showing a huge and rising interest for IT and innovations among Ukrainian society. The conference included 6 streams with different topics: starting from Internet business/startups and Advertising to Edtech and CRM […]
May 10, 2019
Coreteka organized Automotive Hackathon: Winners are Chosen
Winners of the first Ukrainian hackathon of automotive solutions and transport technologies are decided. On April 7 – 9, the first Ukrainian hackathon of automotive innovations and transport technologies Coreteka Automotive Hackathon took place in Kyiv Smart City Hub. The event was attended by over 70 developers from different parts of the country and even […]
April 11, 2019
Innovations in Logistics: Coreteka Participated UNIT.Talk
Innovations are calling! CoreTeka CEO Alex Isachenko was invited as a speaker to the event devoted to the innovation in logistics (Future of Logistics: Innovations and Strategies), organized by Unit.City, the first Ukrainian innovation park. It was a pleasure to share the stage with other speakers, representatives of leading and innovative logistics companies in Ukraine: […]
