Director Digital Experience & Business

As early as in the 1960s, the lingerie maker Triumph ventured a step into the Asian market – this was an unusual and courageous move towards expansion at that time. Due to their combative management and shrill innovations such as the ,,Angel Bra“, Triumph rose to become the leading maker of lingerie in Japan. In order to preserve its pioneering role, Triumph already invested into e-commerce activities at quite an early stage. To remain successful and to increase revenue in the future the company decided in 2013 to replace and improve the existing proprietary e-commerce solution with SAP hybris. 

## Brand Leader through Targeted Customer Approach 
At present, the whole lingerie industry must deal with stagnant or even declining sales: new suppliers penetrate the market and put pressure on prizes. Therefore, manufacturers need to differentiate and define themselves clearly from one another. Triumph Japan decided to rely on customer service and an elaborated omnichannel strategy. For all their brands Triumph and Amos Style it conducts stationary trade. Hence, the aim is to link both worlds online and offline perfectly to one another and by doing so create a consumer centric overall shopping experience. The customer shall be perfectly advised at all levels of communication. 

The company’s central objective is a continuous development of their e-commerce system to increase turnover. That is closely linked to an increase of customer satisfaction which is enhanced by a refined customer approach in the stores. This is achieved by a consolidated data management – through usage of a scorecard for example – and marketing that reaches far beyond the realms of e-commerce into retail. So as to achieve this goal in the best possible way, internal processes had to be optimized in a further step. Therefore, the hybris customer service module is used which was adapted by communicode to Triumph’s individual requirements and is used since then by the internal stakeholders. 

## Upload to the Cloud 
An indispensable basis for an efficient omnichannel customer approach is, among others, a stable system architecture. The then existing architecture had reached its limit of capacity, due to an increase of traffic and even small variations led to extremely long page loading times. This was the reason why, in 2015, Triumph and communicode elaborated a concept for the implementation of an adequate system architecture for Triumph’s Japanese e-shop. Here the focus was on scalability, thrift, minimal risk, and future-proofness. A best practice solution was sought which allows scaling due to campaign rhythm and thus adjusts the used capacity precisely to demands. The decision was made for Amazon Web Services (AWS) that could further convince through good service and global dissemination. 

## From the idea to practice
In order to minimise the risk, a proof of concept tested the feasibility and outlined a scenario in which the existing system architecture was migrated and then optimised. After simulation of load tests during normal operation as well as at peak times it became clear that in terms of pricing vertical scaling was attractive even when it comes to cloud hosting, as capacities can temporarily be booked in addition. The decision was obvious: 30 % cost savings, 50 % sales growth within the test period, 40% more users, and a 30% higher conversion rate convinced and the pilot system was then gradually expanded into the productive system.
Besides the technical realisation, communicode also took over the project management and was thus responsible for the coordination of all project related service providers. In December 2015, after three months’ duration the project was successfully completed in time and budget. In order to assure smooth operation Triumph Japan makes use of communicode’s 24/7 support. A meeting is held once a month during which planned marketing activities such as TV spots, mailings, or voucher campaigns are communicated. 

## Lessons learned 
Each and every project is unique and such is each customer. An international project confronts us with challenges different from local projects. However, the ongoing collaboration between Triumph Japan and communicode proves that today’s technology makes it possible to bridge the missing physical proximity to the customer to a great extent. Like with all international projects a different and alien language and culture lead to a special situation that is to be dealt with. A certain amount of time is needed to establish oneself as a reliable strategic partner, since mutual trust has to be built on both sides. In addition, an agile working method presents a particular challenge when working remotely: thus, certain adaptations according to specific project and customer needs are required – and especially so when it comes to working within different time zones. 
However, alongside this knowledge we also gained experience on a technical scale: whoever wants to run a hybris online shop within the cloud needs expertise in the fields of application and cloud services. Yet, hybris is definitively ready for the cloud. The highly efficient mix of instances and services together with automatic scaling saves costs and resources. Triumph Japan is now optimally prepared to further enhance their omnichannel strategy that helps to maintain the company’s leading market position in the future. 

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Triumph and communicode worked out a concept to implement a needs-based system architecture for the Japanese e-shop. The focus here was on scalability, profitability, minimal risk and future security. A best practice solution was sought that would allow scaling in the campaign rhythm and thus the capacity used to be variably adapted to requirements. The decision was made in favor of Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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Triumph und communicode arbeiteten ein Konzept zur Umsetzung einer bedarfsgerechten Systemarchitektur für den japanischen E-Shop aus. Im Fokus standen hierbei Skalierbarkeit, Wirtschaftlichkeit, minimales Risiko und Zukunftssicherheit. Gesucht wurde eine Best Practice Lösung, die es ermöglicht, im Kampagnenrhythmus zu skalieren und somit die genutzte Kapazität variabel an den Bedarf anzupassen. Die Entscheidung fiel auf Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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Big in Japan

Carl Roth is a provider of chemicals and labware for the B2B market. The company looks back on a 135-year history, in which to this day competent consulting and service form the foundation of the company’s success. Way back, in 1899 Carl Roth sent the first mail order catalogue to his customers. Being one of the first, the company presented its entire product portfolio as online catalogue via infuniq with order functions on the internet. 

In March 2014, the company asked communicode to modernise the system architecture and to implement new shop technology. In over 10 years, the complexity of data, also due to branch-specific, legally required information and certificates on the internet have increased substantially. Based on a product concept catalogue and agile principles, we have added and individually adjusted the B2B Accelerator of SAP Hybris. 

- Relaunch based on the B2B Accelerator of SAP Hybris Commerce 
- Integration in the existing process chains (ERP, PIM) 
- market-specific presentation of portfolios and languages in the online shop 
- Fully managed hosting of the app by communicode 
- individual customer support “SLA by Call” 

As a service-oriented company, Carl Roth is now able to present the special features applying to the purchase of chemicals and labware, in a safe, comfortable, completely digital and integrated manner. Digital marketing and personalisation are the next steps – increasing sales and new customer segments are the objective. 

<a href="https://www.infuniq.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Please visit the infuniq-Website for more information about the infuniq PIM-Solution and agile Product Information.</a>

Carl Roth GmbH & Co. KG

communicode was commissioned to modernize the system architecture and to implement a new shop technology.

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communicode wurde beauftragt, die Systemarchitektur zu modernisieren und eine neue Shop-Technologie zu implementieren.

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As a professional partner for the purchase and sale of precious metals in the Ruhr area, the 
knows the importance of trust and security for its industry. 
industry. That is why Moroder Scheideanstalt has decided to refine its website with a relaunch to meet current 
and thus to meet current requirements. In this way, it will continue to offer private and 
and business customers a secure platform for trading in precious metals. 
precious metals. communicode AG is looking forward to the constructive cooperation and a brilliant result. 
result.

Moroder Scheideanstalt GmbH

Standardised and automated provisioning processes and release management.We warmly welcome Moroder Scheideanstalt GmbH to communiversum. Together we are realising the relaunch of the e-commerce site based on Shopware.

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Wir heißen die Moroder Scheideanstalt GmbH herzlich im communiversum willkommen. Gemeinsam realisieren wir den Relaunch des E-Commerce-Auftritts auf Basis von Shopware.

Der digitale Schritt in eine glänzende Zukunft

The digital step into a bright future

Today, your customers are digitally connected, adept at using devices and well informed. They shape their own customer journey and value good service. The personal experience users have when interacting with a brand, service or product is of strategic importance for a customer-oriented company. You will receive from us resilient concepts for empathetic User Experience, which will put your offer in the best light, win new customers and deepen customer loyalty. 

We at communicode have a heart for users and by this we do not only mean your customers. In addition to the multitude of touchpoints and services, the Content Management requirements of companies have become increasingly complex with the introduction of new content types, analytics, automation software and the necessary back-end integration. Therefore, users need a customised and personalised solution that grows with their requirements and the needs of their customers.

In addition, flexibility is needed when the strategy evolves quickly. That is why we also use agile methods in consulting to identify projects with the greatest business value for you, which we can realise with a manageable budget and in a short time. This saves resources and makes success quickly tangible. Our art directors will support you methodically and creatively in the development of your individual UX strategy. 

### Our services for you: 
- Definition of goals and KPIs 
- User journey map 
- Analysis of end-to-end processes 
- Workshops with the roles and departments involved 
- Definition of Proof of Value 
- Creation of a Value Driven Product Backlog 

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Heute sind Ihre Kunden digital vernetzt, versiert im Umgang mit Geräten und bestens informiert. Sie gestalten ihre Customer Journey selbst und legen Wert auf guten Service. Die persönlichen Erfahrungen, die Anwender bei der Interaktion mit einer Marke, Dienstleistung oder einem Produkt erlebt, haben strategische Bedeutung für ein kundenorientiertes Unternehmen. Sie erhalten von uns belastbare Konzepte für empathische User Experience, die ihr Angebot ins beste Licht stellt, neue Kunden gewinnt und Kundenbindung vertieft.

Wir bei communicode haben ein Herz für User und meinen dabei nicht nur Ihre Kunden. Neben der Vielzahl an Touchpoints und Services sind die Content Management-Anforderungen von Unternehmen mit der Einführung neuer Inhaltstypen, Analytics, Automatisierungs-Software und der erforderlichen Back-End-Integration immer komplexer geworden. Deshalb brauchen Anwender eine maßgeschneiderte und personalisierte Lösung, die mit ihren Anforderungen und den Bedürfnissen ihrer Kunden wächst. Darüber hinaus ist Flexibilität gefragt, wenn sich die Strategie schnell weiterentwickelt. Deshalb nutzen wir agile Methoden auch in der Beratung, um Projekte mit größtem Business Value für Sie zu identifizieren, die wir mit überschaubarem Budget und in kurzer Zeit realisieren können. Das schont Ressourcen und macht Erfolge schnell greifbar. Unsere Art Direktoren stehen Ihnen methodisch und kreativ bei der Entwicklung ihrer individuellen UX-Strategie zur Seite

### Unsere Leistungen für Sie:
- Definition Ziele und KPIs
- User Journey Map
- Analyse von End-to-End Prozessen
- Workshops mit den beteiligten Rollen und Fachbereichen
- Definition Proof of Value
- Erstellung eines Value Driven Product Backlogs

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Emphatische User Experience & Usability

## Customers recognise your brand by that certain something extra 
Today, the successful appearance of a brand in the digital space is not only about the product, but also about the interaction with the customer on different digital levels within the entire buying process. A harmonious appearance at all touchpoints with your brand is a basic requirement for recognition value. Essential to a compelling experience, however, is also the availability of the services offered, such as click and collect, customer-friendly returns management or social selling, which often interact across different channels. Valuable and customer-friendly services combined with personalisation make a digital experience a real competitive advantage.

- User Experience & Usability 
- Creative Services & Design 
- Brand Experience & Engagement 
- Application Design

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Big in Japan

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