
Unified commerce is starting to emerge as a strong solution for the implementations provided by retailers who are eager to create a non-interrupted experience of customer interaction over several channels. By bringing all the in-store, online, mobile, and other sales platforms under one unified system, it lets retailers keep pace with the newly emerging needs of the consumers while optimizing their operations.
Such unified commerce solutions have already been successfully implemented by other notable retailers to improve the customer experience and streamline their operations. We follow here with some examples of applications of such programs in real life, with uses in the fashion, electronics, and bookstore sectors, on how these retail chains transformed their businesses.
1. Fashion Apparel: Largest local brand in Indonesia's fashion market
An Indonesian high-end fashion retailer was facing a heavy burden from the demand by its customers to shop in different sales channels. Direct assortment exists through both direct physical store assortment and e-commerce, but this brings associated challenges like inventory visibility, inconsistency in pricing, and overall customer engagement across both channels. The company needed a solution to unite all the operations and improve customer service through online and offline channels.
2. Books and Stationery: Indonesia's Leading Bookstore Chain
One of the largest bookstore chains in Indonesia suffered from long queues and delays in processing promotions and campaigns at their stores. Their existing POS system did not work efficiently and could not handle promotions properly at all their locations. The company required a unified commerce solution that would harmonize their operations and ensure an in-store experience for the customer better.
3. High-end Specialty Electronics: The World's Most Respected Sound Technology Corporation
A company leading worldwide in high-end sound technology was struggling to consistently achieve a customer service level across all channels of sales. The company was having difficulties maintaining service levels, especially during peak sales periods, making sales delayed and customers dissatisfied. The existing systems did not integrate online store inventory and physical stores in real-time, which then resulted in inventory discrepancies.
Conclusion
Unified commerce has been a revolutionary solution for retailers in fashion, electronics, books, and stationery, amongst others. All this is possible due to ETP Group, which has tremendously contributed to the success of retailers by combining their systems into one to achieve better customer satisfaction, improved operational efficiency, and increased sales for these retailers.