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Services providers in this field also need to make sure they are able to adapt and incorporate the most relevant methods and practices in their repertoire. Businesses across the globe endeavor to consistently improve their offerings and upgrading their website has become an essential tool for maintaining their customer base and boosts their attempts to onboard new customers.

How is the web application development industry shaping up? How are the biggest names in this market sector, adapting to the ever-changing scenarios and tackling the most vital challenges?

Here is a brief look at the significant and potentially the most impactful trends in web application development :

Motion UI gains prominence

It is beyond all doubt that the attention span of humans has been decreasing with time. As per reports, the average attention span of an adult had reduced to 8 seconds in 2013 from 12 seconds at the turn of the millennium.

So, capturing the attention of visitors has become tougher than ever before. The use of attention-grabbing motion UI on webpages might help to catch user’s attention and web application development India must take note of this. However, motion UI is yet to prove its value and only time will tell the true capability of this new kid on the block.

Static sites in focus

Creating websites with the help of static site generators is another practice which is going to have a lot of influence on the landscape of web application development India. In the case of static site generators, developers don’t require databases for creating websites.

Texts present in files is all developers need for making static websites. Static websites are excellent for reducing loading time; they provide improved security, superlative deployment as well as seamless performance. Platforms such as Jekyll and Hugo are ideal for businesses and developers for creating static websites.

Emphasis on Single Page Applications (SPAs)

In recent times, many developers have favored SPAs because of the attractive benefits it presents. SPAs simplify the process of interaction with users while decreasing the loading times to a great extent. Apart from this, SPAs can also be used when partial loading of pages is required. As a result, it is expected that the focus on SPAs will continue in the near future too.

Elimination of the Flash Player

After Adobe’s announcement that the Flash Player will not be re-circulated after 2020, the web app development industry has been on the lookout for better options. Most service providers have found the answer in HTML 5 and they have tried to replace blaze effectively. In all probability, HTML 5 will ensure that businesses do not miss out on the expected web traffic.

The use of modular design

By making use of modular designs, developers get the option of creating web pages by reusing modules or components. Hence, they don’t have to depend on restrictive templates in designing web pages. The use of modular design also enhances the visual appeal of the web pages and makes them significantly more user-friendly. Developers are able to present information more powerfully by creating content blocks.

Popularity of responsive design

With the unprecedented rise in the number of users browsing the internet on smartphones in the past 3-4 years, responsive design has become doubly crucial for businesses. Unsurprisingly, Google reported in 2018 that they are using mobile first indexing for more than fifty percent of the webpages in SERPs. So, responsive designs aren’t a choice but a necessity in today’s environment and web application development India needs to place sufficient focus on it.

Voice Search Optimisation, unprecedented emphasis on cybersecurity, increased usage of Blockchain technology, focus on Augmented Reality (AR), and popularity of RAIL methodology are going to be the other defining practices in the arena of web application development India.

The future of web apps is here, and consistent adaptation to garner the maximum possible benefits will be at the heart of all developments.

Supply chain managers’ minds are presently occupied by the Peak Season rush, but discerning industry leaders are looking forward to 2020 and the trends expected to shake up operations. From factories to warehouses to delivery trucks, new and evolving systems incorporating technology will transform supply chains to become more efficient and effective in meeting the needs of customers and companies alike. Katalyst Technologies reached out to experts to get the inside track on what’s in store for supply chain management processes in 2020 and beyond. This three-part series will provide insight that will help you prepare for the new year.

Data Reigns Supreme

As the processes of data collection, management, and analysis have become more critical for organizations, they have also become much more complicated. Companies must consistently seek out new solutions if they hope to make sense of the massive amounts of data.

“Many supply chains have an abundance of data and don’t really know how to even look at it and how to use it,” says Stephen Hopper, founder of Atlanta-based Inviscid Consulting. In recent decades, companies had the foresight to track data but seemed uncertain on how to actually utilize it. Once they realized the value of what they had acquired, it was an overwhelming mass of information overload. “You can’t boil the ocean,” Hopper says. “There’s just too much data out there that you can’t use it all. You’ve really got to figure out what the most effective data points are.”

One method that is catching traction is blockchain technology, which consolidates data to allow for more reliable, accurate, and up-to-date information. Each chain in this decentralized process is connected—modifying one link will alter every single one thereafter, making it essentially impossible to corrupt data without detection. Because of this, organizations are increasingly turning to blockchain, and the benefits to SCM are abundantly clear.

“It’s almost like a spreadsheet,” says Davielle Panzullo, Senior Logistics Manager at Verizon Wireless. “Everyone has a copy of that spreadsheet, and then once one person updates it, everybody’s copy of it gets updated. What that does is, when you’re running a report, you’re always going to have current data. No matter how often you run it, you’re going to have consistent data.”

The Rise of AI

Managing a supply chain is challenging no matter what, but companies not taking advantage of technology and machine learning will find it impossible to keep up with consumer demand. How to best utilize AI varies from organization to organization, but it can be invaluable in interpreting data and also in establishing more efficient warehouse practices.

“There’s a big movement in robotics,” says Lynn Smith, Vice President of Supply Chain Management at Katalyst Technologies. He expects to see an increase in Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) usage, such as the Kiva robots that Amazon has employed for several years now in some of their warehouses. “We’re doing a lot of work with companies using palletizers, things that actually replace labor force, so you’ll use palletizers to unload trucks. They don’t get tired, they never take breaks, they just work.”

Panzullo echoes the practical benefits of these robots, and also points out how their consistency allows for better operations across the entire supply chain. “Instead of picking 100 pieces per day, they’re picking 1000 pieces per hour,” she notes. “They’ve really changed the process and changed productivity. Having that just makes it so much easier to forecast.”

“There’s no doubt that technology has advanced tremendously to make it easily implementable,” adds Hopper. “It’s just that companies have dragged their feet in adopting those kinds of things, but in the last year I’ve started to see that increase. So I think the adoption level of some of those kinds of technologies is going to continue to increase pretty rapidly if economically everything stays on track.”
Coming Up

In our next entry, experts discuss how shifting global economies will have an imminent impact on supply chains and share insight on how to modify warehouse strategies. Can’t wait? Contact Katalyst Technologies to discuss how your organization can best move forward. Our own experts will guide you with individualized feedback and resources to help your business meet its needs.