B2B/B2C eCommerce System Replatforming In 4 months
Smooth migration from a sunsetting service under a harsh deadline
PROJECT IN BRIEF
Client
Global fitness equipment and supplies provider, 20+ years leading the market
Industry
Sports
Supply Chain
services
Software engineering
Integrations
Platforms
What would you do if your cloud-based backend infrastructure risked falling apart? As you’re freaking out while searching for something futureproof, consider BigCommerce.
That’s pretty much the ballpark of what we’ve suggested the client to do. And this just hit the spot. What we ended up with was a slick and amazingly scalable B2B eCommerce platform processing hundreds of thousands of searches, plus a frozen TCO.
PROJECT BACKGROUND
The client’s multilayer business infrastructure resided on Oracle Commerce Cloud. Since the provider has announced sunsetting the service, migration was needed ASAP, and BigCommerce was chosen as a reliable alternative.
CLIENT'S OBJECTIVES
Migration, integrations
In a nutshell, the client needed a vanilla B2B eCommerce website delivered in as little as 5 months. The solution was supposed to be future-proof while supporting major B2B functionalities like company registration, requisition, and more.
They also required a BigCommerce to NetSuite integration and a custom shipping integration with Shiphawk Shipping API.
VENDOR COMPETITION WIN
Given that we’ve flawlessly nailed a previous project for the client, Amitech Group proved to be a trusted tech partner, and they reached out to us again.
Plus, the team's hands-on BigCommerce expertise and certified engineering status became the decisive factors.
CHALLENGE
Data storage restrictions
As we were integrating ShipHawk software to BigCommerce, we’ve faced data restrictions imposed on custom shipping providers. Namely, the client’s ERP needed more data than BigCommerce could possibly accept.
Since BigCommerce couldn’t provide neither adequate storage capacities, nor APIs to receive the data, we’ve implemented AWS serverless services to delegate this job:
DynamoDB flexibly stores all the data the ERP requires
Lambda collects and sorts the data by order number
SOLUTION
B2B shipping software
Running on BigCommerce Stencil, the resulting solution is an eCommerce B2B edition website integrating with the client’s chosen custom shipping provider. The platform grounds on powerful tech pillars to fully meet the client's scalability, security, and operational needs:
NetSuite orchestrates eCommerce and financial workflows
ShipHawk automates shipping, customizes business rules
AWS serverless platforms optimize costs and performance
Schema.org tags facilitate SEO by default
INTEGRATIONS
Governs orders, invoices, and inventory, facilitates accounting, supports eCommerce marketplaces, ERPs, and CRMs.
Enables omnichannel warehouse scaling and configuration, cross-docking, and integrating multiple shipping providers.
ENGINEERING STACK
TECH UNDER THE HOOD
BigCommerce Stencil, BundleB2B, AWS Lambda, AWS DynamoDB, NetSuite
JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS
React
“By using serverless pay-as-you-go services like DynamoDB and Lambda, we’ve ensured that the client’s TCO won’t grow in case some BigCommerce feature does not fit their needs precisely. Besides, implementation of these AWS services doesn’t break out of the free tier, meaning it doesn’t cost the client a cent beyond the budget.”
FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS
- End-to-end eCommerce cycle support
- Flexibility to integrate with any custom shipping provider
- Company-wide order and invoice governance
- Quick order and requisition list generation
WORK DONE
- Existing tech infrastructure audit
- eCommerce software development
- External platforms integration
- System onboarding
Results
4
months
Beyond-the-expectations delivery cycle, with 1 month spare
4K+
orders
Processed monthly
100K
visitors
Website visitors monthly
Frozen TCO
Due to free AWS services under the hood
Unlimited scalability
Via flexible storage and business management tools
FURTHER IMPROVEMENTS
Though the major functionality scope is already delivered, the solution is still work in progress, with a handful of additional features underway.
THE UNDERLYING MASTERY INGREDIENTS
Engagement model
Dedicated Team
Team composition
- Full-time Product Owner
- Part-time Senior Backend Developer
- Full-time Frontend Developer
- Marketing Manager on the client’s side
- CIO on the client’s side
Methodology
Application security
BigCommerce
Infrastructure security
- BigCommerce-Certified Tier 1
- Amazon Web Services
Standards compliance
GDPR/CCPA
PCI DSS
Last updated: April 15, 2024
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