• About
  • UI/UX
  • Key Challenges
  • Our Solutions
  • Our Approach
  • Technology
  • Key Results

About Project

Game Exchange of Colorado is a trusted family-owned distributor of new and used coin-operated games and equipment, serving customers for over 30 years. With a 75,000-square-foot facility, they are the Rocky Mountain region’s largest home entertainment games and equipment supplier. They pride themselves on exceptional customer care, local delivery, and an expansive showroom where customers can explore their products.

  • E-Commerce

    Business

  • North America

    Location

Business Goal 

We aimed to optimize eCommerce processes, improve inventory visibility, and ensure a seamless migration to BigCommerce while integrating Aptean Southware ERP. The business can enjoy enhanced operational efficiency and a streamlined user experience with tailored solutions.

Project Highlights

Portfolio

UI/UX Enhancement

We enhanced the BigCommerce theme, aligning it with the client’s branding and ensuring a visually appealing, responsive design.
UIUX Mobile

Key Challenges

Shipping Implementation

Category-based shipping for product ranges was complicated, including complex pricing rules.

ERP Integration

The brand required continued use of its Aptean Southware ERP during the migration to BigCommerce.

Lack of Visibility

The brand struggled with outdated stock levels, leading to stockouts and operational inefficiencies.

Data Migration

Migrating years of accumulated data without disrupting business operations was a major challenge.

Our Solutions

We focused on integrating eCommerce functionalities with the backend process. Through custom middleware development and inventory management, we ensured an optimized user experience.
Custom Shipping Logic Development Process

Custom Shipping Logic Development Process

We developed a tailored shipping solution that leveraged BigCommerce’s built-in capabilities and was further enhanced with custom Laravel development. This solution allowed for dynamic pricing rules, which applied shipping charges based on product categories such as Large, Medium, and Small.

Middleware Development for Seamless ERP Integration

Middleware Development for Seamless ERP Integration

To integrate BigCommerce with the brand’s existing Aptean Southware ERP, we designed and implemented a custom middleware solution using Laravel. The middleware facilitated secure, real-time communication between the two systems, ensuring accurate order processing, inventory updates, and customer data synchronization.

Developed Real-Time Inventory Management System

Developed Real-Time Inventory Management System

To address the brand’s challenges with inventory visibility, we implemented a real-time inventory management system that integrated seamlessly with BigCommerce and the client’s ERP. This system allowed instant tracking of product availability, orders, and stock levels across all sales channels. By automating stock replenishment, we optimized inventory management.

Streamlined Custom Data Migration Strategy

Streamlined Custom Data Migration Strategy

For the migration, we devised a custom data migration strategy to ensure the accurate and seamless transfer of all critical business data, including product attributes, customer details, and order histories. Our approach included detailed data mapping to align Magento’s structure with BigCommerce and automated extraction and transformation scripts.

Our Approach

We optimized all the eCommerce processes and enabled migration to BigCommerce while integrating Aptean Southware ERP.

Planning

Planning

We worked closely with the client to define project goals, identify challenges, and create a detailed roadmap.
Customization

Customization

Our team designed a custom middleware solution that acted as a bridge between BigCommerce and the Aptean ERP.
Invetory

Inventory

We integrated a robust inventory management system, enabling the client to track stock levels and optimize inventory.
data

Data

A customized migration strategy was employed, ensuring that all product, customer, and order data was accurately transferred.

Technology Stack

Front-end tech

BigCommerce server

BigCommerce server

HTML

HTML

CSS 3

CSS 3

JavaScript

JavaScript

Back-end tech

BigCommerce server

BigCommerce server

HTML

HTML

CSS 3

CSS 3

JavaScript

JavaScript

Server and Cloud/AWS solution

BigCommerce server

BigCommerce server

HTML

HTML

CSS 3

CSS 3

JavaScript

JavaScript

Database

BigCommerce server

BigCommerce server

HTML

HTML

CSS 3

CSS 3

JavaScript

JavaScript

Third-party tools

BigCommerce server

BigCommerce server

HTML

HTML

CSS 3

CSS 3

JavaScript

JavaScript

Project management tools

BigCommerce server

BigCommerce server

HTML

HTML

CSS 3

CSS 3

JavaScript

JavaScript

Framework

BigCommerce server

BigCommerce server

HTML

HTML

CSS 3

CSS 3

JavaScript

JavaScript

Payment Gateway

BigCommerce server

BigCommerce server

HTML

HTML

CSS 3

CSS 3

JavaScript

JavaScript

Key Results

  • Seamless Migration

    The migration was completed with minimal downtime, preserving critical business data to take advantage.

  • Enhanced Shipping Flexibility

    Dynamic category-based shipping pricing improved customer experience.

  • Inventory Management

    The brand benefited from real-time visibility into inventory levels, and improved efficiency.

  • Cost Savings

    The custom middleware integration reduced the need for third-party tools, saving both time and costs.
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