Power Apps: Rebuilding a Fast, Mobile-Friendly Canvas App

Client

• A globally recognized, multi-billion-dollar consumer brand.

Project

• The existing application was mission-critical but failed to meet leadership's expectations. It was slow and lacked full mobile responsiveness, making essential reporting cumbersome and restricting the user's effectiveness in the field.

Goal

• Our engagement focused on three key areas to unlock efficiency:
  
  • 1) Performance: substantially improved application speed.
  • 2) UI/UX: Ensure the experience is fully mobile responsive across all devices.
  • 3) Data Visibility: Integrate reports for simple, on-the-go access to key data.

Solution

• We delivered a modern, custom solution by re-architecting the data model and completely rebuilding the Canvas Power App from the ground up.

End Result: Immediate, Measurable Impact

• Time savings: 40 minutes saved per site visit
  
  • Eliminates time spent on manual report preparation, allowing users to focus on high-value in-person engagement.
• Performance: App is 10x faster
  
  • Eliminates wait times, increasing user productivity and operational efficiency in the field.
• Revenue & Cost: Accelerated Identification
  
  • Reliable mobile access unlocks the ability to quickly spot and act on revenue- and cost-saving opportunities at stakeholder locations.
• Field Enablement: Reliable mobile functionality
  
  • Users are empowered to work and act immediately directly from their phones or tablets.

Tech Stack

• Platform: Microsoft Power Platform
  
  • The unified platform for enterprise solutions.
• Front-end/UI: Power Apps (Canvas Apps)
  
  • The highly customized user-facing application interface.
• Data Backbone: Microsoft Dataverse
  
  • Provides a secure, scalable foundation for the app's critical data.
• Automation: Power Automate (Cloud Flows) and Fetch XML
  
  • Used for automated processes and robust, complex data queries behind the scenes.
• Extensibility: Custom Plugins & APIs
  
  • Develop to extend functionality beyond standard platform capabilities.
• User Experience (UX): Responsive Design
  
  • Layout automatically adjusts to fit any screen size (phone, tablet, or desktop).

Client Feedback

• "Talk about surprise and delight!"
  
  • Financial Consultant Manager
• "Looking great!"
  
  • Financial Consultant
• "I've just had the chance to open the app today - wow! Works on the iPhone!"
  
  • Financial Consultant Manager
• "... and I have to say he went above and BEYOND on this ask."
  
  • Principal Team Lead, Software Engineering

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