case study
Xyxle: Streamlining Product Information Management for COOP
BitStone’s client, Xyxle AG, a Swiss product information management company leveraged their 10 years of expertise to create their multi sided PaaS (Platform as a Service), partnered with a cornerstone of Swiss commerce: COOP, a retailer, wholesaler, and producer with a proud history of over 150 years.
COOP, known for its commitment to quality, diverse range of products, and strong regional presence, faced a challenge in managing product information for its vast network of suppliers.
This case study explores how Xyxle's solution developed by BitStone transformed COOP's supplier onboarding process, improved data accuracy, and enhanced overall efficiency.
Coop: A legacy of quality and responsibility
For over a century and a half, COOP has been an integral part of Switzerland, acting with a deep sense of responsibility towards its people, its regions, and the environment. They are a trusted source for quality products, many under their own established brands. Diversity and personal development are core values at COOP, fostering a collaborative and open-minded work environment where teams can achieve ambitious goals together.
The Challenge
Prior to Xyxle's solution, COOP's product information management system relied on manual data entry from suppliers. This process was slow, prone to errors, and limited scalability as COOP's vendor base grew.
Additionally, complying with GDSN standards, which ensure accurate and consistent product data across the supply chain, presented a significant hurdle.
The project required the following key factors:
01
Performance
The system needed to support millions of items, thousands of users, and a substantial number of files without encountering any performance issues.
02
Security
The project needed to ensure data integrity, provide support for various authorization rules, and log user activity
03
Diversity
Develop a system able to support a large number of attributes for items in different segments.
04
Scalability
As the solution faces significant traffic increase, the system should be able to scale to multiple servers without downtime.
05
UI optimization
UI optimization - Taking into consideration a platform with hundreds of functionalities and sections, the UI had to be designed and optimized to accommodate various business processes and scenarios.
The Solution
Prior to Xyxle's solution, COOP's product information management system relied on manual data entry from suppliers. This process was slow, prone to errors, and limited scalability as COOP's vendor base grew.
Additionally, complying with GDSN standards, which ensure accurate and consistent product data across the supply chain, presented a significant hurdle.
Technologies
design
Figma
development
Zend Framework, MySql, Php, jQuery+plugins, Web services, MemCached, React.js/Next.js, Node.js, GraphQL, Microservices, Docker, PHP
testing
Selenium, Jira
Streamlined supplier onboarding
Xyxle's platform simplified the supplier onboarding process, allowing vendors to enter product information efficiently through an intuitive interface. Renowned suppliers such as Coca Cola, L'Oréal, and other key vendors for retail chains utilize the platform and benefit from its seamless integration and user-friendly features. Other notable functionalities of the platform:
Enhanced data accuracy
The solution ensured data accuracy through key features:
The Power of the Team and Collaborative Effort
This successful partnership between BitStone and Xyxle was driven by a highly skilled and dedicated team. The project leveraged a cross-functional Agile team of 10-12 members, encompassing a range of expertise across the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
This team included developers responsible for building the core functionalities of the platform, testers ensuring its quality and functionality, and a project manager overseeing the overall project execution and timeline. Additionally, a fractional CTO provided strategic guidance and ensured the technical direction aligned with Xyxle's long-term vision.
This collaborative approach, combining the strengths of both BitStone and Xyxle's teams, fostered innovation and agile development, ultimately delivering a solution that exceeded COOP's expectations.
Results
BitStone partnered with Xyxle to develop their solution and delivered significant benefits for COOP:
Increased Efficiency
Automated data management and integration significantly reduced manual work and improved data processing speed.
Improved Data
AccuracyStandardized data based on GDSN standards minimized errors and ensured consistent product information across the supply chain.
Enhanced Scalability
The solution easily accommodated COOP's growing vendor base without compromising efficiency.
Streamlined Compliance
Xyxle's platform ensured adherence to GDSN standards, simplifying regulatory compliance for COOP and its suppliers.
Key Insights
Xyxle's innovative solution built together with BitStone, transformed COOP's product information management system.
By leveraging GDSN standards and automation, Xyxle streamlined supplier onboarding, improved data accuracy, and enhanced overall efficiency for COOP's supply chain.
Through this project, BitStone showcases how its expertise empowers businesses to navigate the complexities of product information management and achieve operational excellence.
