Client Profile:
Crete Carrier Corporation was founded in 1966 in Crete, Nebraska. Crete currently provides transporting services in 48 states as well as Washington DC with revenues exceeding $1 billion in 2008. Trucking operations include dry van and temperature control. In recent years, Crete has also acquired Shaffer Trucking and Hunt Transportation to expand its temperature control and flat-bed services.

Project Opportunity:
Due to the inherent complexity of the trucking industry, there is no concrete mathematical algorithm for deriving accurate pricing models. At present, Crete has implemented heuristic methods entirely dependent on historical information to provide sales associates with recommended rates. The addition of real-time information and automation of back-end processes are needed to improve the quality and usability of provided quotes. There is also a desire to centralize reporting services and develop a customizable delivery method.

In addition to effectively navigating the hospital environment, effective communication and presentation of clinical data to the clinician is imperative to ensure accurate patient care decisions are made.

Project Solution:
The Raikes School Design Studio team's solution will incorporate real-time information and mathematical analysis into Crete's pricing algorithm. Later deliverables will focus on creating a centralized web portal and reporting system to help Crete analyze and organize data.

Technologies:

• C#
• ASP.NET
• AJAX
• jQuery