eCommerce Strategy = eCommerce System

Selecting the right eCommerce system depends heavily on your eCommerce strategy. From entry-level solutions to mid-range and large-scale enterprise solutions, there are countless options. A well-founded selection is impossible without a current analysis and clear goals. The decision affects the entire company, so stakeholders from relevant departments should be urgently involved in the process.

In addition, to remain competitive and future-proof, a simple online store is no longer sufficient. Customers expect comprehensive service and support. Customer portals, omnichannel, and unified commerce are relentlessly driving digitalization, even in B2B.

We can select the optimal solution for you because we are  

  • are independent, technology-neutral and competent across the board,  
  • have in-depth knowledge of many platforms and related technologies, and  
  • as integration experts, we understand the challenges of implementation. 
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[Translate to Englisch:] Erfolgreicher Workshop zur eCommerce Plattformauswahl

Smart Commerce offers two platform selection options:

  1. The standard platform selection (4 weeks), where we create a full list of functional requirements, investigate a shortlist of platform providers and recommend the most suitable technologies
  2. The extended platform selection (8 weeks) where, in addition to the standard package, we define and tender the project, obtain official quotes from technology providers, organize product demonstrations according to agreed use cases, evaluate each individual provider and prepare and present a rating.

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Our procedure for your eCommerce system selection at a glance

Our consulting and development teams accompany you on your individual path in eCommerce. With proven working methods and experience from numerous projects, we select the system that best suits your needs. 

1. understand - prioritize - plan

We work with you to evaluate your corporate goals, customer segments, sales and distribution processes, your product portfolio and, last but not least, your IT system landscape. This enables us to determine short, medium and long-term goals and potentials in eCommerce with a holistic understanding. We develop functional and non-functional requirements for eCommerce systems, plan measures and create a prioritized project roadmap. Finally, we translate your requirements into a quantitative evaluation matrix to find the right eCommerce system for your company.

2. fine-tuning - team building - implementation

The system and the strategy are in place. Now it's time for implementation. Our eCommerce consultants support your project in the implementation phase for maximum success. We fill the backlog, create data models and define the procedures and framework conditions for implementation together with your team. Last but not least, we also provide space for team building and enable your company to implement an agile project. We pick you up exactly where you are and train project managers and product owners, provide Scrum Masters or Product Owner Assistants as required. We provide support with backlog maintenance, refinement and prioritization throughout the entire development process.  

3. further development and scaling

With the GoLive of your new eCommerce system or your new features, we support and accompany you during operation. Constant further development is ensured by collecting user feedback, analyses, reviews and potentials. Our eCommerce experts will also assist you with the scaling of your existing eCommerce system or an international rollout. We look forward to a long-term and cooperative relationship on your path to maximum eCommerce success.

We let our work speak for us

Our experience in digital strategy consulting is based on numerous successful projects and just as many successful, individual strategies that our clients have implemented (with or without us). The results and measurable competitive advantages that our work has achieved speak for themselves. See for yourself!

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Ensinger

Project scoping for sub-areas of the new eBusiness strategy, development of architecture target image, compilation of all requirements and creation of future backlog, system selection for future eBusiness backend, CMS and PIM system. Long-term implementation support through project management, product owner support, scrum master and requirements engineer.

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Zeppelin

Evaluation of a central eCommerce backend for various applications and touchpoints, evaluation of the existing system in terms of functionality and scalability, as well as comparison with other solutions, presentation of cost indications and migration scenarios, system recommendation.
 

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simatec

Development of a long-term eCommerce strategy for different customer groups and usage scenarios as well as for automated processes, comprehensive requirements engineering and development of a prioritized product backlog, system evaluation and recommendation, preparation of effort and cost indication as well as project roadmap.

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Success Story: From vision to realisation: Ensinger's eCommerce transformation

Ensinger, a leading supplier in the plastics industry, was faced with the challenge of transferring its extensive product range and complex corporate structures to the digital world. Together with Smart Commerce, Ensinger developed a customised eCommerce strategy and a comprehensive requirements matrix. The resulting system selection ultimately enabled a seamless transition to the implementation phase of the selected shop software and a successful transition of the various business areas into the eCommerce age.

 

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The entire eCommerce operating environment should be considered:

Achieving your eCommerce goals requires modern eCommerce platforms, which are usually built modularly from 'best-of-breed' subsystems, integrate robustly into your company's existing IT landscape and offer flexible customer-, product- and country-specific customization options so that the storefront of your online store can meet the specific requirements of the focused market segment. The following illustration shows an example of an eCommerce operating environment or system landscape as we have set it up for various customers.

 

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Excerpt from the technology providers with whom we work on projects

Your products, your company and your industry place individual demands on an eCommerce infrastructure. We understand the diversity of these needs and work with a variety of technologies to always provide you with the best solution. The systems available vary in their modularity, functionality and technical scalability, and our aim is to find the optimal balance between these aspects for you. Through our partnerships, we can recommend a customized solution that is perfectly tailored to your requirements. 

eCommerce platforms and technology solutions

The Smart Commerce mission is to enable long-term eCommerce success for our customers. We achieve this thanks to a team of excellent eCommerce experts and strong technology partners with suitable solutions for your requirements.

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Intershop

The powerful Intershop platform offers high scalability, integrability and flexibility. It comprehensively maps different business models (such as B2C and B2B) and adapts to your needs effortlessly.

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commercetools

With its headless approach, the cloud-based eCommerce solution creates the basis for maximum scalability and flexibility.

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SAP Commerce Cloud

Benefit from strong integration with the SAP ecosystem and integrated omni-channel solutions.

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Shopware

Shopware is the powerful and flexible eCommerce platform for customized online shop solutions. Benefit from future-proof technology that optimally meets your B2B and B2C requirements and sustainably supports your digital growth!

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Emporix

The cloud-native digital commerce platform is the all-in-one package for B2B and B2C companies with high demands on their digital business.

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Spryker

Spryker Commerce OS is a fully modular B2B and B2C eCommerce technology with modifiable applications and API based integration. Thanks to Spryker, you can integrate all conceivable touchpoints in the future and clearly display your individual eCommerce processes.

Content Management Systems (CMS) solutions

At Smart Commerce, our goal is to ensure our clients' long-term eCommerce success. We achieve this by collaborating with world-class eCommerce experts and strong technology partners to offer customized CMS solutions tailored precisely to your needs. Discover the diversity of our CMS platforms and let's shape your eCommerce future together.

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Sitecore

The Sitecore® Experience Platform is one of the most innovative solutions on the market and, in addition to classic web content management, also offers extensive options for customer experience management.

Wordpress

As the world's leading content management system (CMS), WordPress is a strong foundation for businesses of all sizes

Storyblok

Storyblok is an innovative headless content management platform that offers a flexible and user-friendly solution for content creation and management. With its API-first approach and intuitive dashboard, Storyblok is the ideal choice for companies looking for a modern and scalable content management solution.

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strapi

Strapi is an advanced headless CMS platform that offers a flexible and developer-friendly content management solution. With its open-source nature and user-friendly interface, Strapi enables easy content creation and management.

Product Information Management (PIM) solutions

Our goal at Smart Commerce is to ensure your long-term success in eCommerce. To achieve this, we rely on close collaboration with experienced PIM experts and leading technology partners. Together, we develop customized product information management solutions that are optimally tailored to your individual requirements. Benefit from our expertise and discover how our PIM systems centralize your product data, optimize processes, and strengthen your digital sales power. Let's shape the future of your eCommerce together.

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ATAMYA

ATAMYA is a modern product information management (PIM) solution. It ensures your products shine at the point of sale (POS) and your eCommerce business runs smoothly and efficiently.

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Pimcore (no registered partner)

Pimcore is the powerful platform for centralized product data management, digital asset management, and more. Its flexibility and extensibility provide the ideal foundation for customized, scalable eCommerce solutions.

eCommerce platforms and technology solutions

The Smart Commerce mission is to enable long-term eCommerce success for our customers. We achieve this thanks to a team of excellent eCommerce experts and strong technology partners with suitable solutions for your requirements.

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FACT-Finder

FACT-Finder is the world's leading online search solution. Convince yourself!

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Emarsys

Emarsys enables users to create and scale cross-channel campaigns and activities and maximize their business success.

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PIWIK Pro

Learn more about your users while keeping an eye on data privacy. It's easy thanks to the comprehensive analytics platform from our partner PIWIK Pro.

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rooom

Take the path to the meta-verse with our partner rooom. Inspire your customers with virtual showrooms and events as well as fascinating shopping experiences with 3D product models and VR and AR integrations. Resource-saving and immersive.

eCommerce platforms and technology solutions

The Smart Commerce mission is to enable long-term eCommerce success for our customers. We achieve this thanks to a team of excellent eCommerce experts and strong technology partners with suitable solutions for your requirements.

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Intershop

The powerful Intershop platform offers high scalability, integrability and flexibility. It comprehensively maps different business models (such as B2C and B2B) and adapts to your needs effortlessly.

[Translate to Englisch:] commercetools

commercetools

With its headless approach, the cloud-based eCommerce solution creates the basis for maximum scalability and flexibility.

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SAP Commerce Cloud

Benefit from strong integration with the SAP ecosystem and integrated omni-channel solutions.

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Shopware

Shopware is the powerful and flexible eCommerce platform for customized online shop solutions. Benefit from future-proof technology that optimally meets your B2B and B2C requirements and sustainably supports your digital growth!

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Emporix

The cloud-native digital commerce platform is the all-in-one package for B2B and B2C companies with high demands on their digital business.

[Translate to Englisch:] Spyker Logo

Spryker

Spryker Commerce OS is a fully modular B2B and B2C eCommerce technology with modifiable applications and API based integration. Thanks to Spryker, you can integrate all conceivable touchpoints in the future and clearly display your individual eCommerce processes.

Content Management Systems (CMS) solutions

At Smart Commerce, our goal is to ensure our clients' long-term eCommerce success. We achieve this by collaborating with world-class eCommerce experts and strong technology partners to offer customized CMS solutions tailored precisely to your needs. Discover the diversity of our CMS platforms and let's shape your eCommerce future together.

[Translate to Englisch:] Sitecore Logo

Sitecore

The Sitecore® Experience Platform is one of the most innovative solutions on the market and, in addition to classic web content management, also offers extensive options for customer experience management.

Wordpress

As the world's leading content management system (CMS), WordPress is a strong foundation for businesses of all sizes

Storyblok

Storyblok is an innovative headless content management platform that offers a flexible and user-friendly solution for content creation and management. With its API-first approach and intuitive dashboard, Storyblok is the ideal choice for companies looking for a modern and scalable content management solution.

[Translate to Englisch:] strapi Logo

strapi

Strapi is an advanced headless CMS platform that offers a flexible and developer-friendly content management solution. With its open-source nature and user-friendly interface, Strapi enables easy content creation and management.

Product Information Management (PIM) solutions

Our goal at Smart Commerce is to ensure your long-term success in eCommerce. To achieve this, we rely on close collaboration with experienced PIM experts and leading technology partners. Together, we develop customized product information management solutions that are optimally tailored to your individual requirements. Benefit from our expertise and discover how our PIM systems centralize your product data, optimize processes, and strengthen your digital sales power. Let's shape the future of your eCommerce together.

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ATAMYA

ATAMYA is a modern product information management (PIM) solution. It ensures your products shine at the point of sale (POS) and your eCommerce business runs smoothly and efficiently.

[Translate to Englisch:] Pimcore Logo

Pimcore (no registered partner)

Pimcore is the powerful platform for centralized product data management, digital asset management, and more. Its flexibility and extensibility provide the ideal foundation for customized, scalable eCommerce solutions.

eCommerce platforms and technology solutions

The Smart Commerce mission is to enable long-term eCommerce success for our customers. We achieve this thanks to a team of excellent eCommerce experts and strong technology partners with suitable solutions for your requirements.

[Translate to Englisch:] FactFinder Logo

FACT-Finder

FACT-Finder is the world's leading online search solution. Convince yourself!

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Emarsys

Emarsys enables users to create and scale cross-channel campaigns and activities and maximize their business success.

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PIWIK Pro

Learn more about your users while keeping an eye on data privacy. It's easy thanks to the comprehensive analytics platform from our partner PIWIK Pro.

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rooom

Take the path to the meta-verse with our partner rooom. Inspire your customers with virtual showrooms and events as well as fascinating shopping experiences with 3D product models and VR and AR integrations. Resource-saving and immersive.

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Jana Haase, Senior Consultant

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