Patrick Frei of Namics presented an overview of an e-commerce architecture project for Phonak. The presentation included information on the project journey, design impressions of the B2B and B2C portals, and an overview of the system architecture and its benefits such as supporting multiple brands, languages, and high availability. The outlook discussed next steps including international rollouts and additional features.
6. Information Architecture
A clear information architecture for B2B and B2C
was defined and implemented.
B2B Portal B2C Portal
eStore – CUG eServices – CUG Public B2B Public B2C
" Product Catalogue " Order Overview " Products " Hearing and
Hearing Loss
" Shopping Cart " Document Center " Professional Tools
" Counseling and
" Checkout " User Management " Pediatric Products
" Address " Library " Usage and
Management Support
" Support
" Warranty Lookup
" Events
" Business
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13. Architecture Overview
Architecture Benefits (1/2).
! Multi-Brand
! Multi-Site
" B2B
" B2C
! Global
" 20 Countries
! Multi-Language
" 14 Languages
! Closed User Group
! High Availability
! High Scalability
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14. Architecture Benefits
Architecture Benefits (2/2).
! Front-end configuration by drag & drop
! True and seamless front-end application integration
! International roll-out with the push of a button (MSM)
! Service orientated back-end / SAP integration
! High quality and integrated product information (PIM)
! Offline capability (backend)
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