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Erksononline

Erksononline, an online retail establishment offering a diverse array of products from kitchen gadgets to outdoor accessories and electronics, operates on a European e-commerce platform as its foundational system. A notable challenge faced by Erksononline was the absence of functionality within their existing e-commerce platform to seamlessly integrate with diverse marketplaces. Furthermore, the platform lacked a dedicated interface for customers to place orders directly. In response, Erksononline resorted to a decentralized approach, manually entering orders received from marketplaces into their system, leading to a laborious and time-consuming process.

Industry Type:

eCommerce

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Number of employees

10-20

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Solution

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Mechanism

Challenges

  • First challenge was to address the inefficiency inherent in manual processes.
  • Erksononline aimed to establish a WooCommerce site. This site not only serves as a customer-facing interface but also integrates seamlessly with various marketplaces and incorporates robust delivery and tracking systems. 
  • The overarching goal was to create a centralized system that functions as a reliable source of truth.

Solution

In response to Erksononline's challenges, Folio3 devised a custom connector for their existing e-commerce platform within the WooCommerce site.

  • The primary function of this connector is to retrieve comprehensive product details, including categories, from the Erksononline e-commerce platform using the Action.
  • These details are then presented on a customized page where administrators can meticulously map products within WooCommerce WooCommerce under relevant categories.
  • Moreover, the connector is entrusted with the responsibility of posting received orders, originating either from the WooCommerce platform or various marketplace channels (synchronized through relevant WooCommerce plugins), back to the Erksononline e-commerce platform via the Action.
  • Notably, when an order achieves a specific status, the connector seamlessly retrieves the order tracking number and synchronizes it with marketplace channels, enhancing customer order tracking capabilities.

To facilitate these intricate tasks, Folio3 implemented a sophisticated job queue mechanism. This mechanism autonomously manages and schedules all tasks systematically, assigning priority levels to each job. In the event of a job failure, the queue mechanism attempts two additional times before logging errors and proceeding to the subsequent task.

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Results

  • The implementation of the custom connector has effectively addressed Erksononline’s pain points. Now equipped to connect seamlessly with various marketplaces, Erksononline can synchronize orders generated from these channels back to their e-commerce platform through the connector.
  • This not only provides Erksononline with the opportunity to augment sales but also facilitates an expanded online presence across diverse marketplaces.
  • Importantly, the connector has empowered the Erksononline team to redirect their focus towards other critical aspects of the business, relieving them of the burden of manual order handling.

Conclusion

Erksononline's strategic initiative to integrate a WooCommerce site and the subsequent development of a custom connector by Folio3 underscores a commitment to operational excellence and customer satisfaction. The streamlined processes not only mitigate manual efforts but also position Erksononline for sustained growth in the dynamic e-commerce landscape. As Erksononline continues to evolve, this innovative solution stands as a testament to the transformative power of technology in optimizing business operations.

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