On a scale of 1 to 5, how was the quality of the work delivered by the company?
On a scale of 1 to 5, rate whether the deliverables were given in a timely manner or not?
On a scale of 1 to 5 how likely would you recommend this company to other people?
How did you find out about this company?
Online
Did you have some documents like wireframes ready or you just had an idea when you approached this company?
Idea
How was the first few interaction with this company, did you find anything interesting in first few interactions that helped you decided on hiring this company?
As an Enterprise Architect for a large plastic injection molding company finding expertise in mobile app development can be a huge challenge both in time and money. Looking to traditional enterprise software development companies with often slower develop cycles was not an option. We needed to show results quickly to stay competitive. I also needed a partner who could speak both the business and technical side of software development.After discussing my needs with MichiganLabs and reviewing their extensive portfolio, I knew right away we found the right partner for creating a successful app. Best of all they are from Michigan and right
How did the process look like? How often were you interacting with company representatives?
The best way to describe working with MichiganLabs is ... “it’s just easy.” Our development cycles are short and deliver incremental success. They have mastered the agile delivery model which has allowed our team to push requested feature to our users quicker. As a result not only do we have a product that integrates with our existing infrastructure but we have become better software developers internally learning from our experience with MichiganLabs. Having a working prototype from our first development cycle was an invaluable communication tool for senior management. Instead of generic documentation explaining proposed future value our team demonstrated the projects value right away with a work
How involved were you in the whole process? How did company tackle changing requirements or budgets?
Working in Enterprise IT for 10 years I have worked with several software companies and development teams -‐-‐MichiganLabs is among the best. I would recommend them to any business or organization looking to differentiate core business or innovate with mobile applications
In terms of timeline, how frequently were the milestones delivered? Were you happy with the timeline of the deliverables?
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On a scale of 1 to 5, how was the quality of the work delivered by the company?
On a scale of 1 to 5, rate whether the deliverables were given in a timely manner or not?
On a scale of 1 to 5 how likely would you recommend this company to other people?
How did you find out about this company?
I got the recommendation about Michigan Software Labs through the publishing industry network I've worked in. My colleague had a good experience with them and he recommended them to me for my project.
Did you have some documents like wireframes ready or you just had an idea when you approached this company?
I wanted to build an application for a children's book and they created the application from scratch.
How was the first few interaction with this company, did you find anything interesting in first few interactions that helped you decided on hiring this company?
I came across some positive reviews about the company from my colleague and their communication was strong so I decided to continue my project with them.
How did the process look like? How often were you interacting with company representatives?
I am an author of children's joke books and I was looking for creating an app for the books which kids can enjoy. I wanted it to be fun and interactive. Michigan Software Labs developed the iOS app from scratch and we are currently working on the Android version. My main point of contact was Mark (Co-founder and Managing Director, Michigan Software Labs). We had in-person meetings and also communicated via emails and phone calls.
How involved were you in the whole process? How did company tackle changing requirements or budgets?
Our partnership is in the early stage but I am quite involved in the process. Michigan Software Labs has a very talented and creative team that produces high-quality results. Their communication is also very efficient and they are always open to feedback. I never had any difficulty working with them so far.
In terms of timeline, how frequently were the milestones delivered? Were you happy with the timeline of the deliverables?
We are in the initial phase of our partnership and they've developed the iOS app. We started working in Feb 2018 and we are currently working on the Android version of the app. The deliverables have met the deadlines so far. I've already experienced an increase in book sales which is the result of the efforts made by Michigan Software Labs.
On a scale of 1 to 5, how was the quality of the work delivered by the company?
On a scale of 1 to 5, rate whether the deliverables were given in a timely manner or not?
On a scale of 1 to 5 how likely would you recommend this company to other people?
How did you find out about this company?
I searched for the local app development companies online and interviewed them. Michigan Software Labs was the most appropriate one for my project so I hired them.
Did you have some documents like wireframes ready or you just had an idea when you approached this company?
We had the concept of building an app that can trace and manage our orders. We collaborated with Michigan Software Labs on design and wireframes and they wrote all the codes for the app.
How was the first few interaction with this company, did you find anything interesting in first few interactions that helped you decided on hiring this company?
During the interview and screening process, Michigan Software Labs seemed to be the most skilled company in our locality that's why we chose to work with them.
How did the process look like? How often were you interacting with company representatives?
We are an automotive company and we wanted to build an app that can track our parts on their journey from our locations to the installers. Michigan Software Labs created the mobile app and integrated it with our legacy desktop system. They built each key feature we required including a function that could track vehicle locations and one that could scan UPCs on our parts to verify they were packed in the right delivery. Mark (Co-Founder, Michigan Solution Labs) was our main point of contact. We communicated via Slack and tracked the progress of our project on Jira.
How involved were you in the whole process? How did company tackle changing requirements or budgets?
We were closely involved in the entire process. Michigan Software Labs were flexible and supportive throughout the initial project, from design to development. They added all the key features we requested. I just wish they were more transparent regarding the price creep. But otherwise, it's been a perfect experience working with them so far.
In terms of timeline, how frequently were the milestones delivered? Were you happy with the timeline of the deliverables?
They have delivered the milestones within the timeline so far. We haven't fully rolled out the tool yet but it's being used in around 10 stores. We have received positive feedback so far and Michigan Software Labs is helping us to implement the suggestions we have received.
On a scale of 1 to 5, how was the quality of the work delivered by the company?
On a scale of 1 to 5, rate whether the deliverables were given in a timely manner or not?
On a scale of 1 to 5 how likely would you recommend this company to other people?
How did you find out about this company?
Our new director of software has worked with Michigan Software Labs previously. He recommended us to work with them for our project.
Did you have some documents like wireframes ready or you just had an idea when you approached this company?
We already had a customer portal and we wanted Michigan Software Labs to rewrite and improve our existing customer portal.
How was the first few interaction with this company, did you find anything interesting in first few interactions that helped you decided on hiring this company?
The first few interactions with Michigan Software Labs were great. They jumped right in, figuring out our business and asking minimal questions along the way. They made an effort to understand our business and that's why we hired them.
How did the process look like? How often were you interacting with company representatives?
Michigan Software Labs worked on recreating the front-end of the portal using Vue.js and JavaScript. They designed the portal and recreated the equipment list, ticket creation function, wizard processes, and user interfaces on the backend of our API. We met weekly with the team for planning sessions. Our main point of contact was Mark (Managing Partner, Michigan Software Labs). We used Slack for communication.
How involved were you in the whole process? How did company tackle changing requirements or budgets?
We were involved in the process through weekly meetings and planning sessions. They were very flexible and available all the time. Their project management was outstanding and they always addressed our issues quickly.
In terms of timeline, how frequently were the milestones delivered? Were you happy with the timeline of the deliverables?
We started working with them in August 2018 and our platform went live in November 2018. All the milestones were delivered within the timeline. We have received positive feedback and more business accounts because of the new look and feel and the usability of the platform.
