Phase 1 Architecture¶

System Overview¶

Our initial architecture focuses on three core components that work together to handle bulk deliveries efficiently.

graph TB
    subgraph Order Processing
        BO[Bulk Order Intake] --> VP[Validation & Processing]
        VP --> RO[Route Optimization]
    end

    subgraph Delivery Management
        RO --> PM[Provider Matching]
        PM --> DS[Delivery Scheduling]
    end

    subgraph Integration
        DS --> PI[Provider Integration]
        PI --> ST[Status Tracking]
    end

Core Components¶

1. Order Processing¶

Simple yet effective order management: - Bulk file upload handling - Data validation - Order grouping - Status management

2. Route Optimization¶

Focused on practical delivery grouping: - Geographic clustering - Time window management - Priority handling - Basic route planning

3. Provider Integration¶

Direct integration with delivery partners: - Quote retrieval - Order submission - Status updates - Error handling

Data Flow¶

1. Merchant uploads bulk orders
2. System validates and processes orders
3. Orders are grouped by geography and time
4. Routes are optimized for efficiency
5. Best providers are selected
6. Orders are submitted to providers
7. Status updates flow back to merchant

Technical Considerations¶

Performance¶

• Bulk processing optimization
• Efficient database queries
• Caching where beneficial
• Background job processing

Reliability¶

• Input validation
• Error handling
• Retry mechanisms
• Status monitoring

Scalability¶

• Designed for growth
• Simple to maintain
• Easy to enhance
• Clear upgrade paths