Global Logistics ERP:
From Monolith to Microservices
How we helped "LogiCorp" process 50k+ daily shipments by migrating from Laravel 5 to a modular Laravel 11 architecture.
The Challenge
The client was running a mission-critical ERP on Laravel 5.2 (PHP 5.6). The system was handling 50,000+ daily shipments but was plagued by slow database queries, frequent timeouts during peak hours, and security vulnerabilities due to end-of-life dependencies.
A complete rewrite was impossible due to business continuity requirements. The system had to remain online 24/7.
The Strategy
We adopted the Strangler Fig Pattern to incrementally upgrade the system without downtime.
1. Containerization
We containerized the legacy app using Docker to isolate the PHP 5.6 environment, allowing us to run a parallel modern environment.
2. API Gateway
Implemented an API gateway to route traffic between the legacy monolith and the new microservices based on routes.
3. Database Optimization
Refactored N+1 queries and implemented Redis caching for frequently accessed shipping data.
4. UI Modernization
Replaced heavy jQuery/Blade views with lightweight Vue.js components for a snappy user experience.
"Aurateria pulled off what three other agencies said was impossible. They upgraded our core engine while we were flying the plane. The speed boost has directly impacted our bottom line."