Problem

Torcue Digital was approached by one of the customers who was facing a common problem in their offshore and onsite contract development teams. Their software development process was ineffective, leading to delays in product delivery and high costs. The customers were losing their competitive edge in the market, as their products took longer to launch than their competitors. The customers were looking for a solution that would help them to streamline their software development process, reduce costs, and accelerate time-to-market.

Challenge

The challenge for Torcue Digital was to identify the gaps in their customers' existing software development process and provide a solution that would not only address those gaps but also results in significant cost savings. The challenge was compounded by the customers' development team hiring contractors from different regions without a clear communication channel. Significant cultural and communication challenges needed to be overcome to ensure that the development team understood the new process and could execute it efficiently.

Torcue Solution

To address the challenge, Torcue Digital conducted a thorough audit of its customers' existing software development process. The audit revealed several gaps that were leading to delays, increased costs, and lower-quality products. Torcue Digital identified the root causes of these gaps and proposed an extended agile development process framework that addressed them.

The extended agile development process framework proposed by Torcue Digital was designed to ensure that the development process was efficient and effective from day one. The framework was based on lean agile methodologies, meaning no line of code was wasted, and the process was optimized for efficiency. Torcue Digital used its expertise in agile development to create a custom framework for each of its customers, tailored to their specific needs and requirements.

One of the key features of the extended agile development process framework proposed by Torcue Digital was the use of daily status meetings and automated workflows. The daily status meetings provided a platform for the offshore development team to discuss the progress of the project, any challenges they were facing, and any blockers that were hindering their progress. The daily status meetings ensured that the development team was aware of the project status daily and could address any issues promptly.

Torcue Digital implemented Kanban, a lean agile methodology that emphasizes continuous delivery, collaboration, and visual management to further optimize the development process. The Kanban board provided a visual representation of the work in progress, which helped the development team to identify bottlenecks, reduce waste, and increase efficiency. The Kanban board also helped the team to prioritize their work and ensured that the most critical tasks were completed first.

To ensure that the code produced by the development team was efficient and effective, Torcue Digital implemented a strict code review process and used unit testing frameworks. The code review process was based on the principles of Six Sigma, which emphasizes continuous improvement and quality management. The code review process ensured that the code was optimized for efficiency and quality and that any issues were addressed promptly.

In addition to the code review process, Torcue Digital implemented a strict testing process to ensure that the products produced were high quality and met the customer's requirements. The testing process was based on the principles of Scrum, an agile methodology emphasizing collaboration, flexibility, and continuous improvement. The testing process ensured that the products were thoroughly tested and met the customer's requirements before release.

Result

The extended agile development process framework proposed by Torcue Digital resulted in significant cost savings for their customers. On average, Torcue Digital saved their customers 40% of costs by optimizing the software development process and ensuring that the development team was efficient and effective.
To illustrate the cost savings achieved by Torcue Digital, we have prepared a table showing the costs saved for each customer.

As can be seen from the table, Torcue Digital was able to save each of its customers a significant amount of money by optimizing its software development process. The cost savings resulted from a combination of factors, including more efficient use of resources, reduced waste, and improved collaboration between the offshore development team and the customer.

In addition to the cost savings, the extended agile development process framework proposed by Torcue Digital also resulted in other benefits for their customers. These benefits included faster time-to-market, higher quality products, and improved customer satisfaction. By optimizing the software development process, Torcue Digital helped its customers to regain their competitive edge in the market and achieve their business objectives.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Torcue Digital's extended agile development process framework has proven to be an effective solution for customers facing challenges with their offshore development teams. By optimizing the software development process and ensuring that the development team is efficient and effective, Torcue Digital has been able to save their customers significant amounts of money while also delivering higher quality products and faster time-to-market. The success of the extended agile development process framework is a testament to Torcue Digital's expertise in agile development and its commitment to delivering the best solutions for its customers.