Our team chose KOMBUCHA, a fermented drink requiring both, specific conditions to survive, as well as strict guidelines mandatory by the government. Its distribution require maintaining specific conditions, like temperature and light, to stop it from fermenting excessively. This posed challenges that were tricky as well as gave us an opportunity to explore the use of IoT sensors, and other technologies to create efficient solutions.

An innovative desktop and tablet platform revolutionising logistics and distribution management through the power of artificial intelligence. Designed to empower decision-making process for Luigi, Liatris seamlessly integrates live sensor data, historical insights, and predictive machine learning, enabling swift and informed choices.

At the heart of Liatris is its adaptable AI experience, coupled with a dynamic map and an interactive dashboard that provides a macro-to-micro view. The user interface is enriched with a customisable dock, allowing Luigi to pin essential information for a comprehensive overview. Facilitating seamless collaboration across teams, Liatris ensures efficient distribution processes with real-time updates and instant alerts, empowering Luigi to make timely, well-informed decisions.

Liatris is not just a proactive tool; it is a reactive augment that facilitates on-the-fly decision-making. For instance, when Luigi receives an alert about an expected temperature rise during a journey, he effortlessly adjusts by selecting a quick action suggested by the AI. He then drags and pins critical data to the dock, prioritising live updates and journey-specific information, ensuring he stays ahead of any challenges that may arise. Here's a walkthrough Liatris, through our scenario.

One of the biggest challenges I faced during the development of Liatris was balancing the technical integration of IoT sensors and AI with the user experience for logistics managers like Luigi. Ensuring the interface not only provided real-time insights but was also actionable and intuitive required careful consideration of user needs. Additionally, I learned the importance of aligning our solution with Deca Foods' business goals—optimizing supply chain efficiency while maintaining sustainability and minimizing waste. This meant thinking beyond just the user interface and exploring how Liatris could seamlessly integrate into the larger operational ecosystem of Deca Foods.

Adopting a user-first yet systems-oriented approach allowed me to focus on creating a design that would not only address Luigi’s immediate challenges but also provide long-term value for Deca Foods by reducing food waste and improving overall distribution efficiency.