A global industrial electronics manufacturer needed a full-stack developer to complete and launch a complex vendor-managed inventory system. Hire Mountain delivered.
Murrelektronik is a globally recognized German manufacturer of industrial electronics and automation technology, with a Canadian division headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario. Their products — fieldbus systems, connectivity solutions, and power supplies — are used in manufacturing environments worldwide.
The Canadian team had invested in building a Vendor-Managed Inventory (VMI) system: a platform designed to give customers real-time visibility into inventory levels, automate replenishment, and reduce the overhead of manual stock management. The system was partially complete, but required experienced full-stack development support to bring it across the finish line and into production.
The core challenge was finding the right developer at the right cost. Staffing a full-stack developer locally in Canada carries an all-in annual cost well above $78,000. Hire Mountain offered access to equivalent talent at a fraction of that — without compromising on skill or communication quality.
This wasn't greenfield development. The developer needed to quickly understand an existing architecture, diagnose and resolve bugs without breaking existing functionality, and deliver clean, maintainable improvements under real production constraints.
The scope of work included:
The contacts managing the engagement — Bob van den Berg, Managing Director, and Colin Cartwright, Director of Packaging Industry Development — needed a developer who could work independently with minimal hand-holding, communicate clearly across time zones, and deliver on commitments.
Hire Mountain matched Murrelektronik Canada with a Tier 2 Professional full-stack developer from the pre-vetted talent pool. The candidate was selected based on demonstrated experience with inventory management systems, strong proficiency in the relevant tech stack, and a WorkStyle Compass™ profile indicating high Precision (detail orientation) and North (initiative) — the behavioral combination that predicts success in complex, self-directed technical projects.
The developer was onboarded in 5 days. From the first week, they were navigating the existing codebase, identifying gaps, and delivering working increments. Regular communication with the Murrelektronik Canada team ensured alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
The VMI system — including full reporting functionality — was completed and launched into production on schedule.
At $2,000/month USD with managed services, the annual cost is approximately $24,000. A comparable local Canadian developer would cost $78,000+ all-in. That's a saving of over $54,000 per year.
Murrelektronik Canada achieved a 69% reduction in development cost without sacrificing quality, timeline, or communication standards.
The vendor-managed inventory system — including the full reporting layer — was completed and launched into production. A project that had stalled was delivered on time and under budget.
Throughout the engagement, communication was fast and reliable. Colin Cartwright specifically noted the absence of significant delivery problems — a strong outcome for a complex, multi-phase technical project.
| Cost Category | Local Canadian Developer | Hire Mountain |
|---|---|---|
| Annual Salary / Fee | $65,000–$75,000 CAD | $24,000 USD (~$33,000 CAD) |
| Benefits & Payroll Tax | $13,000–$18,000 CAD | Included |
| Recruitment Cost | $8,000–$15,000 CAD | $0 |
| Management Overhead | Significant | Managed by Hire Mountain |
| Annual Savings | $54,000+ USD — 69% cost reduction | |
"Communication was always fast and reliable. We didn't run into any major delivery issues throughout the project. I would recommend Hire Mountain to other businesses looking for this type of support."
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