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Enterprise E-commerce Platform Migration to Cloud-Based Solution for Improved Scalability and Personalization
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  2. Enterprise E-commerce Platform Migration to Cloud-Based Solution for Improved Scalability and Personalization

Enterprise E-commerce Platform Migration to Cloud-Based Solution for Improved Scalability and Personalization

instinctools.com
Retail
eCommerce
Consumer products & services

Identified Challenges in Legacy E-commerce System Leading to Operational Inefficiencies and Limited Personalization

The client’s existing e-commerce platform is outdated, resulting in complex management processes and limited ability to customize based on customer geolocation. This hampers operational efficiency, scalability, and the delivery of personalized shopping experiences, ultimately affecting customer satisfaction and business growth.

About the Client

A mid-sized retail chain seeking to upgrade its online commerce system to enhance scalability, integration, and customer experience.

Goals for Upgrading and Modernizing the E-commerce Infrastructure

  • Migrate the existing e-commerce platform from legacy technologies to a modern, scalable cloud-based solution.
  • Enhance system integration capabilities to support a wide range of third-party applications, payment gateways, and delivery services.
  • Implement geo-based personalization features to improve customer targeting and user engagement.
  • Simplify management and operational control for staff across multiple stores and online channels.
  • Increase scalability for future growth, aiming for an estimated customer satisfaction uplift of at least 13%.
  • Establish a flexible, extendable architecture to enable rapid deployment of new features across multiple storefronts.

Core Functional Capabilities for the New E-commerce System

  • Single codebase management for multiple online shops and channels
  • Easy extendibility and customization to meet diverse business needs
  • Geo-location based personalization and content delivery
  • Support for multiple payment and delivery options
  • Simplified operational control interface for staff and shop assistants
  • Flexible pricing system adaptable to different stores and customer segments
  • Robust integration capabilities with third-party applications, analytics tools, and payment providers
  • Modular architecture enabling rapid rollout of features and updates across multiple storefronts

Technology stack preferences for scalable, maintainable development

Java Spring Framework
Cloud deployment architecture (e.g., Java-based cloud platforms)
Apache Tomcat for application hosting
Apache Solr for search capabilities
MySQL or equivalent relational database
Web services (RESTful APIs), HTML, JavaScript, CSS

External systems and services integration needs

  • Third-party payment gateways
  • Delivery and logistics providers
  • Customer relationship management (CRM) systems
  • Analytics and personalization tools
  • Third-party applications for extended e-commerce functionalities

Essential non-functional system qualities

  • System scalability to support an increasing number of users and transactions
  • High system availability with minimal downtime
  • Responsive performance with fast load times across devices
  • Security protocols to protect customer data and ensure PCI compliance
  • Maintainability and ease of future feature expansion

Projected Business Benefits from E-commerce System Modernization

The new cloud-based, scalable e-commerce platform is expected to improve operational efficiency, enable rapid feature deployment across multiple outlets, and enhance personalization. These improvements aim to increase customer satisfaction by at least 13%, support future growth, and provide a competitive edge through better system integration and user experience.

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