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Revamping Online Ordering for Increased Efficiency and Sales in the F&B Industry

Revamping Online Ordering for Increased Efficiency and Sales in the F&B Industry

Type of Customer & Domain

The client is a family-run business specializing in providing high-quality sandwiches, lunch platters, and "food to go" services. They focus on delivering freshly prepared meals to busy individuals, ensuring convenience, quality, and customer satisfaction. Catering primarily to workplaces, the company offers quick, delicious meal options for people with tight schedules.

Problem Statement / Context

The client needed to evolve their existing CMS website to incorporate an e-commerce platform capable of supporting their growing customer base.

The challenge was to design a user-friendly, customer-focused interface that would allow customers to quickly and easily place orders without navigating a complicated website. Additionally, the client required a scalable solution that would enable them to create custom pages on their own, without relying on external developers or designers.

Key obstacles included:

  • User Experience – The existing website was not optimized for a smooth and efficient ordering experience.
  • E-commerce Integration – The client needed a robust e-commerce platform to streamline their food ordering process.
  • Scalability – The solution had to allow the client to create and manage custom pages independently as the business grew.

Functional Solution / Partnership with Sundew

Sundew worked closely with the client to redesign their food and beverage webstore, developing an intuitive and easy-to-use e-commerce platform. The platform was designed with a minimalist approach to ensure a seamless and efficient ordering process, even during busy workdays.

Key components of the solution included:

  • Custom Template – Sundew created a flexible template that allowed the client to generate custom pages without requiring technical expertise.
  • Streamlined Ordering System – The platform featured a secure payment system and advanced order tracking, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience for customers.
  • User-Friendly Interface – The minimalist design focused on providing a straightforward, intuitive user interface to enhance customer satisfaction.

Sundew’s solution provided the client with a modern, scalable e-commerce platform that met both their immediate needs and future growth requirements.

Return on Investment

By implementing the new e-commerce platform, the client saw several key benefits:

Increased Online Sales

The easy-to-use platform led to a significant rise in online orders.

Improved Customer Satisfaction

The streamlined ordering process and user-friendly interface boosted customer retention.

Cost Efficiency

The ability for the client to independently manage and create custom pages reduced reliance on external developers, resulting in cost savings.

Enhanced User Experience

The secure payment integration and efficient order system improved the overall customer experience, fostering more repeat business.

The client achieved a high return on investment, with both financial and operational gains.

Outcome / Business Impact

The partnership with Sundew successfully transformed the client’s 30-year-old business, allowing them to serve customers more effectively in the digital age.

Key outcomes included:

Increased Sales

The redesigned e-commerce platform led to higher online sales and better customer engagement.

More Efficient Operations

The platform streamlined the ordering process, helping the client meet the demands of their busy customer base.

Expanded Digital Presence

The new platform allowed the client to grow their online presence and cater to a larger audience.

Overall, Sundew’s solution empowered the client to grow their business, improve customer satisfaction, and enhance their competitive edge in the food service industry.

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Sundew Solutions Private Limited, hereinafter referred to as Sundew Solutions, under the brand Sun Dew Solutions Private Limited provides all deliveries and services to its contractual partners exclusively on the basis of these General Terms and Conditions (GTC).

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3.2 - Services marked as optional are not automatically part of the order. These must be explicitly commissioned additionally. Optional positions are marked as such.

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• Standard packages according to online offer: advance payment to our bank account or online payment via PayPal

• Customer project: 1/3 when placing the order, 2/3 after completed installation on the customer server

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4.3 - The final delivery time depends on the customer acceptance (UAT) and can thus exceed the specified delivery time.

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4.7 - If invoicing takes place by invoice, the payment must be received within 10 days from the invoice date and according to the payment plan. For the standard packages, see article 4.1. directed.

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6.2 - If the client cancels the order before completion for reasons beyond the control of the contractor, the contractor shall be entitled to charge the costs incurred until then on the basis of the above hourly rate; the percentage of progress or documented effort (hours worked) is calculated as the basis for the effort estimate.

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