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Digital Transformation - leveraging eCommerce technologies to activate your business evolution

Digital transformation has become a critical imperative for organisations aiming to stay ahead in today's fast-evolving commercial and digital landscape. As consumer expectations rise and technology advances, businesses must modernise end-to-end digital consumer experiences and business operations.

When activating the digital transformation journey, choosing the right starting point is essential.

Research proves the ideal starting point for any digital transformation journey is with the replacement or enhancement of a business's eCommerce technology. Why? Because it's your most significant and effective customer touchpoint.

Greg Randall is a digital transformation specialist with 25 years of experience evolving the eCommerce channel for the purpose of activating a business's digital transformation journey.

Below is a high-level summary of how Greg collaborates with you and eCommerce Agencies to spearhead this crucial business evolution process.

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Digital Transformation Starts with the eCommerce Platform

There are three reasons why replacing or enhancing the eCommerce platform should be the first phase of your digital transformation…

  1. eCommerce channel is a customer-centric touchpoint. It forces the business to always think about the customer when digitally transforming.
  2. The eCommerce channel is hungry for data from other business systems. The standard of data needed from other systems (such as the ERP) can then be defined.
  3. The eCommerce channel generates new types of data that the business has not previously seen or utilised correctly. This forces the business to consider the role of other systems, such as the CRM.

Digital Transformation Requires Cohesive Collaboration

Greg Randall is also a collaboration specialist who knows how to pull in the right people and teams throughout this transformation journey. A wide array of subject matter specialists is required throughout this journey.

Some examples:

  1. Business leaders who know business needs.
  2. eCommerce agencies that know the selected eCommerce Platform.
  3. The CTO (or IT Team) who has subject matter expertise in the existing digital ecosystem.
  4. Project Managers who know how to document and map out all phases of the digital transformation project.
  5. And of course, Greg Randall, the subject matter expert in designing and architecting the entire digital transformation journey from beginning to end.

Think of Greg as the conductor of an orchestra, and all other team members play the musical instruments.

Have a look at the high-level steps of a digital transformation journey below...

The High-level Steps in a Digital Transformation Journey

1. Establishing the Transformation Framework:

The first step in any successful digital transformation is setting the foundation. This involves defining the vision, objectives, and overall strategy for change...

  • Clarify the business drivers for transformation.
  • Articulate the vision for the transformation.
  • Map out which processes, teams, and technologies will be impacted.

2. Current State Assessment:

A comprehensive review of existing capabilities allows the project team to identify pain points and opportunities...

  • Evaluate the current eCommerce platform’s performance issues.
  • Document end-to-end eCommerce operational workflows.
  • Customer experience analysis to define the experience issues.

3. Defining Requirements and Success Criteria:

A robust eCommerce technology replacement requires clarity on what the new system must deliver...

  • Functional requirements specify features and behaviours needed in the new platform.
  • Integration requirements: Outline connections to relevant business systems.
  • Establish measurable criteria for evaluating the impact of the new eCommerce system.

4. Solution Selection and Vendor Evaluation:

Selecting the right eCommerce technology is crucial and requires a formal RFP process...

  • RFP document creation that reflects requirements and invites vendors to propose solutions.
  • Comparative analysis scores each solution against requirements and evaluate total cost of ownership.
  • Present findings to all involved teams for feedback and consensus before final selection.

5. Solution Design and Architecture Planning:

Once the new eCommerce platform is chosen, the next step is solution design and technical planning...

  • Developing a technical blueprint detailing how the new system will interact with existing systems.
  • User Experience (UX) Design is where the new customer journey is redefined to meet customer needs.
  • Data migration plans for the transfer of all data from the old system to the new.

6. Replatform Project Implementation:

The rollout of the new eCommerce technology typically follows a phased approach. Greg Randall emphasises disciplined project management and agile delivery...

  • Project roadmap define milestones, sprints, and timelines for all phases.
  • Assembling cross-functional teams to prepare for the project.
  • Testing and QA (UAT) validate system functionality, integrations, and the new user experiences.

Jeremy Krause Chief Innovation and Disruption Officer
Global Retail Brands

Greg is the ultimate superhero when it comes to understanding the world of e-commerce. His rigorous ability to research the issue, articulate a plan and execute with timeless efficiency makes him in a class of his own.Greg's detailed strategic review empowered the business to implement quick wins and determine a priority list to take our offering to the next level. His professionalism and global experience backed by the data, allowed us to set realistic goals measurable by a solid ROI.

Greg Randall Drives Digital Transformation Success

Embarking on a digital transformation with eCommerce technology as the first system replaced is a strategic choice that sets the pace for broader organisational change.

With Greg Randall’s expertise from Comma Consulting, organisations benefit from structured processes, stakeholder alignment, and a relentless focus on delivering customer value.

By following the above high-level steps to a high standard, businesses can navigate complexity, unlock innovation, and lay a foundation for digital excellence that resonates across their entire ecosystem.

Angela Lee Digital & Social Media Manager at
Swanndri

Greg's ability to implement his strategic plan has been the key to our new success in the digital channel. His ability to work with the teams and deliver dynamic strategic decision making ensured his plan remained intact. As a result, we are now showing strong increases in online sales compared to previous year numbers. Greg's charisma and light-hearted personality made him extremely easy to work with. Thanks Greg!