SP Marketplace
Bi-weekly releases from week six
Softree embedded a product squad that learned SP Marketplace's install stack and delivered a Next.js control plane with retry-safe orchestration and real-time customer timelines.
Project overview
SP Marketplace
Softree embedded a product squad that learned SP Marketplace's install stack and delivered a Next.js control plane with retry-safe orchestration and real-time customer timelines.
The Client Challenge
Installation runbooks were manual and opaque — customers could not see progress, and support reconciled status in spreadsheets.
Opaque installs
Buyers could not see progress between kickoff and completion — eroding trust.
Fragile scripts
Upstream API changes broke runbooks without automated detection.
Slow releases
Quarterly deploys blocked customer commitments and revenue recognition.
Solution overview
How we delivered
A modular portal orchestrates provisioning scripts, signed webhooks, and SLA-aware timelines — with role-based views for installers, support, and customer success.
Next.js portal
App Router UI with server actions for mutations.
Orchestration API
Node services coordinating install scripts and queues.
PostgreSQL
Event-sourced job history with replay support.
Webhook gateway
Signed partner callbacks with dead-letter queue.
What we built
What We Delivered
Unified plant operations dashboard
Unified plant operations dashboard
Automated approval workflows
Automated approval workflows
Real-time KPI reporting
Real-time KPI reporting
Mobile inspection apps
Mobile inspection apps
Compliance audit portal
Compliance audit portal
Executive analytics suite
Executive analytics suite
Visual proof
What we shipped
Customers track installs in real time, operators get actionable retries, and the squad ships on a predictable bi-weekly train.
Discovery sprint
Results
Results & Business Impact
Deploy frequency
P95 dashboard load
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Support tickets
Failed installs recovered
| Metric | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Report generation | 3–5 days manual | Same-day automated |
| Approval cycle | 48+ hours email | Under 4 hours |
| Data accuracy | ~82% spreadsheet | 99%+ governed |
| App deployment | 6–9 months custom | 8–12 weeks low-code |
Reference tech stack
Microsoft Power Platform ecosystem
Governed low-code components integrated with Azure — built for enterprise scale and plant-floor reliability.
Next.js
Enterprise integration layer
TypeScript
Enterprise integration layer
Node.js
Enterprise integration layer
PostgreSQL
Enterprise integration layer
Azure
Enterprise integration layer
GitHub Actions
Enterprise integration layer
“SOFTREE staff worked with us to learn our installation automation technology and built exactly what we needed.”
Darrell Trimble
VP Engineering · SP Marketplace · California
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Frequently Asked Questions.
How long does a Power Platform manufacturing rollout typically take?
Question Answer:
Most plant-floor and operations rollouts ship in 8–12 weeks. We start with a scoped MVP on one line or facility, validate adoption with floor teams, then expand to additional plants with reusable Dataverse schemas and Power Automate templates.
More About UsCan Power Platform integrate with our existing ERP and MES?
Question Answer:
Yes. We design a governed integration layer — Power Automate connectors, Azure API Management, and event-driven flows — so Power Apps read and write operational data without replacing ERP or MES investments.
More About UsHow do you measure success on manufacturing Power Platform projects?
Question Answer:
We track manual effort reduction, approval cycle time, user adoption across plants, system availability, and audit-readiness. This case study highlights 75% less manual work, 60% faster approvals, and 500+ employees on the platform.
More About UsIs the solution scalable across multiple facilities and regions?
Question Answer:
The architecture uses a centralized Dataverse model with environment strategy, role-based access, and reusable app components. New plants inherit the same governed templates while localizing workflows where regulations or processes differ.
More About UsCan Softree build a similar solution for our operations?
Question Answer:
Absolutely. We specialize in manufacturing Power Platform programs — from discovery and architecture through deployment and change management. Schedule a consultation and we will map a fixed-scope plan based on your plants, systems, and compliance requirements.
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