Developing an ERP platform
for international delivery

An advanced ERP-driven platform that enables global customers to shop from U.S. online stores and receive their purchases worldwide with seamless shipping, package consolidation, and real-time tracking.

This case study explores how we helped Hotel4Box modernize its platform by rewriting its legacy code, implementing a new ERP system, and optimizing its international shipping and logistics processes.

Logistics
Industry
4 specialists
Team size
USA
Location
5 years
Project duration

Benefits of the app

Whether you're a frequent shopper or sending occasional packages, the app streamlines the entire international shipping experience.

Users receive a personal U.S. mailing address, making it easier to buy from American online stores.

Customers can merge multiple orders into a single shipment, significantly reducing international shipping costs.

Shipping to Mongolia and South Korea with transparent pricing and multiple courier options.

Real-time shipment status updates and notifications via email and dashboard alerts.

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[ Business context ]

International shoppers often face challenges when purchasing from U.S. retailers due to limited global shipping options and high costs.

Hotel4Box was created to address these issues by offering a seamless package forwarding service that allows customers to buy from any U.S. online store and receive their purchases worldwide.

However, the platform was originally built on outdated PHP technology, which made it difficult to introduce modern features, scale efficiently, and integrate new logistics solutions.

Our primary challenge was to rewrite the entire system from an aging PHP codebase into a new Laravel-based core while enhancing API performance and business logic.

This transformation was essential to ensure long-term scalability and a better user experience.

[ Product scope ]

During our collaboration, the Onix team needed to:

Rewrite the entire legacy system, migrating from outdated PHP to a modern Laravel framework

ERP solutions development for logistics with complex business logic to handle international shipments

Implement new API functionality to improve order processing and integrate third-party couriers

Enhance package tracking and notifications to ensure real-time shipment visibility

Introduce a seamless user experience with a restructured dashboard for easy order management

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[ Solutions we provide ]

Our team followed a structured, phased approach to rewrite the platform while maintaining ongoing business operations.

We carefully planned the transition from the legacy PHP system to a modern Laravel architecture, ensuring minimal disruptions to customer experience.

The Hotel4Box ERP system was rebuilt from the ground up to handle multi-step package processing, complex shipping calculations, and seamless communication with external logistics providers. Additionally, we introduced optimized API endpoints to support new integrations and real-time data exchange.

We provided the following solutions:

Modernized ERP system

Optimized logisticsWe developed a highly scalable and efficient ERP solution that streamlines order management, automates warehouse operations, and optimizes shipping workflows. The new system allows batch processing of packages, reducing manual intervention and processing time.

Advanced API integration

Seamless API connectivityThe new platform features robust API functionality, enabling seamless communication between Hotel4Box, shipping carriers, and payment providers. The enhanced API structure supports real-time tracking, multi-carrier shipping calculations, and automated customs documentation.

Improved package consolidation and splitting

Flexible package managementCustomers now have full control over package handling, allowing them to consolidate multiple purchases into one shipment or split orders into separate parcels. This reduces shipping costs and enhances flexibility in international logistics.

Enhanced user experience

Streamlined dashboard experienceThe entire dashboard was redesigned to provide a seamless experience for users managing multiple shipments. Customers can easily add, modify, and track their orders while receiving automated cost estimates before finalizing their shipments.

End-to-end order tracking

Real-time shipment visibilityWe implemented real-time tracking and notification systems to ensure customers are always informed about their shipments. The tracking dashboard provides detailed shipment progress, estimated delivery times, and alerts for customs clearance.

Core technology stack we used

Laravel (rewritten from PHP),

Vue.js,

MySQL,

Redis,

AWS,

RabbitMQ,

Docker,

ElasticSearch,

Stripe & PayPal API for payments

[ Results ]

Thanks to our extensive redevelopment, Hotel4Box now operates on a fully modernized ERP system that efficiently manages international shipping logistics, customer orders, and package processing.

The rewrite from PHP to Laravel eliminated legacy issues, improved system stability, and enabled the implementation of advanced features.

The platform now handles thousands of orders daily with improved efficiency, reduced processing times, and enhanced tracking capabilities.

The introduction of automated package consolidation and dynamic shipping calculations has significantly lowered costs for customers and increased operational profitability.

Customer experience is smoother, faster, and more reliable than ever before.

Results obtained in numbers:

﹂100,000+ international shipments processed annually﹂ 150+ countries covered by Hotel4Box shipping services

﹂99.9% uptime after migrating from legacy PHP to modern Laravel infrastructure﹂30% reduction in shipping costs through optimized package consolidation