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FlexBuilding Dashboard: High-Performance Back-Office for Catering Services Management
A custom Strapi-based solution developed for Flex Building and its clients, with advanced integrations for workspace and catering services management.
Project Context
Context & Challenge
Client Overview
Flex Building supports building owners and managers in satisfying and retaining occupants through custom digital solutions. To enrich its application offering dedicated to workspace management, Flex Building wanted to develop a back-office and API to effectively manage catering services.
This initiative is part of the needs of the LVMH site, managed by the "Les Expériences de Taillevent" branch of the MRS group, requiring a robust solution to centralize catering services management.
The Challenges
Technical Modernization - Migration from a legacy ASP.NET API to a modern, high-performance architecture
Centralized Management - Need for an ergonomic back-office to simplify menu, order, and reservation management
Complex Integrations - Need to interface with existing systems (Lumapps, Pi Electronique, Cal, PiClick)
User Experience - Create an intuitive interface for managers and diners
Solution
Our Solution
A solution designed for managers and end users, based on a modern, high-performance architecture with Strapi as a headless CMS back-office.
Strapi-Based Architecture
Strapi as Back-Office - Using Strapi to create a flexible and powerful headless CMS back-office
RESTful & GraphQL APIs - Automatic generation of secure and high-performance APIs
Advanced Customization - Development of custom plugins and extensions to meet specific needs
Intuitive Admin Interface - Modern and ergonomic user interface for content management
Data Collection and Management
An intuitive Strapi-based back-office was developed to enable:
Menu Management - Entry of menus with dietary details and allergens
Click-and-Collect - Order management via an optimized click-and-collect feature
Reservations - Configuration and tracking of reservations with Zenchef-inspired tools
Technical Modernization
Migration to Strapi - Transition from legacy ASP.NET API to modern architecture with Strapi
Technology Stack - Python for backend logic, React for front-end interface
Containerization - Use of Docker containers to ensure flexibility and easy maintenance
Custom Integrations
Pi Electronique - Badge reloading, balance display, and PDF ticket generation
Cal - Advanced reservation management with calendar integration
PiClick - PDF invoicing and optimized click-and-collect
Lumapps - Secure connection with employee experience platform
Results
Results & Feedback
Increased Productivity - A Strapi-based centralized solution, significantly reducing administrative workload through an intuitive interface and automated processes
Enhanced User Experience - A modern interface and enriched features (click-and-collect, online reservations, allergy management) providing a seamless experience for diners
Seamless Integrations - Optimal compatibility with existing systems (Pi Electronique, Cal, PiClick, Lumapps) without interrupting daily operations
Flexibility and Scalability - Containerized architecture allowing easy feature evolution (integrated payments planned in future versions)
Simplified Maintenance - Using Strapi as a headless CMS facilitates maintenance and updates, with a modern and well-documented codebase
Client Impact
The solution enabled Flex Building to expand its service offering and strengthen its position in the workspace management market. The LVMH site now benefits from a robust and high-performance platform that meets the high standards of the MRS group.