Ecommerce strategy

Ecommerce should serve the business model, not replace it.

We define why the digital channel exists, whom it serves, where it sells and how it connects with products, teams, systems, logistics, marketing and data.

ModelChannel role and objectives.
MarketCustomer, offer, countries and competition.
ChannelsOwn store, marketplaces or both.
OperationsProcesses, systems, logistics and service.

Decisions before platforms

A store is not a strategy.

Technology only works when the channel role, proposition, catalogue, markets and operations are clear. We organise those decisions before building, migrating or accelerating ecommerce.

What we define

The complete commercial system around the channel.

Strategy connects the customer promise with the actual capacity to deliver it.

01

Proposition and demand

Why buy, for whom and with what offer.

  • Segments and needs
  • Catalogue, price and promotion
  • Demand and positioning
02

Channels and markets

Where to sell and the role of each channel.

  • Own store
  • Marketplaces
  • Countries and expansion phases
03

Technology and data

The foundation the model requires.

  • Platform and architecture
  • ERP, CRM and logistics
  • Analytics and indicators
04

Operations and growth

How to run and develop the channel.

  • Orders, service and returns
  • Acquisition and loyalty
  • Team, partners and governance

Outcome

An ecommerce model that clarifies what to build and how to operate it.

01

Channel role

Objective, customer, proposition and relationship with the existing business.

02

Channel model

Own store, marketplaces and prioritised markets.

03

Operating model

Processes, ownership, systems and exceptions.

04

Roadmap

Phases, investment, dependencies and indicators.

Method

From commercial context to a viable roadmap.

  1. 01

    Understand

    Business, product, channels, teams and systems.

  2. 02

    Validate

    Customer, demand, competition, data and constraints.

  3. 03

    Design

    Proposition, channels, technology and operations.

  4. 04

    Prioritise

    Phases, dependencies, investment and metrics.

Ecommerce strategy

What role should ecommerce play in your business?

Tell us the starting point, current channels and the decision you need to make.

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