Custom Online Store for Electronic Components: Fivel
Online store development services for the radio electronic components and equipment market. Includes convenient ordering, monitoring system, and loyalty incentives.
Customer
Denis Kostenko - CEO of the Fifth Element (Fivel).
Background
Founded in 2012 by engineers, Fivel initially operated solely as an offline store. Recognizing growth opportunities, co-founder Dmitriy approached us to develop an online sales platform. The goal was to broaden their market reach and enhance their presence. He emphasized the need for streamlined search and navigation for their extensive product range, aiming to boost user experience and profitability.
Solution
Our online store development services delivered a user-friendly e-commerce platform. This platform features an efficient Bill of Materials (BOM) system, streamlines order placement and tracking, and offers personalized discounts based on purchase history and volume. We automated the updates for component quantities, descriptions, and pricing, enhancing time efficiency and process optimization.
Business Task We Have Solved
Business Growth
The transition from offline to online business form has allowed this company to expand and develop a strong reputation on the market.
See Our WorksCompetitive Advantage
The availability of multiple suppliers and a simple but comprehensive BOM search system among them makes it stand out.
See Our WorksCustomer Retention
Integrations of parsers and editors in the admin panel limited the number of manual edits and improved the efficiency.
See Our WorksRevenue Increase
The site’s usability makes it attractive for customers, which results in bigger orders and larger revenues.
See Our WorksFeatured Modules
BOM Search
Enhance your online store development with this tool, allowing the upload of component lists to find the best-priced items from top US and European warehouses in a few clicks.
Autoimport
This module, integral to online store services, automates stock and price updates by processing incoming messages, files, and archives to refresh database information.
Page Editor
Tailored for online store customization, this feature lets customers effortlessly edit their pages using premade HTML blocks.
Admin Panel
Vital for online store management, this panel allows administrators to oversee auto imports, manage suppliers, feedback, static pages, and menus.
E-Mail Sendouts
Complement your online store’s communication with ready-made letter templates automatically sent for events like order placements and user registrations.
Other Modules
- Export of PDF Reports
- Getting Data from FTP, HTTP(S),SOAP,SMTP
- Sphinx Search Engine
- Discount System
- Export of Orders, Manufacturers into Exel
- Adjustable cost calculator
- Delivery cost calculator
- PDF receipts and Reports
- Fivel Engine
- Fast Order Option
Core Technologies Used
Python (Django), Postgresql, Sphinx (with realtime index)
Third-Party Integrations
Parsers, libraries, and APIs: Yandex Checkout, PyPDF2, xhtml2pdf, scrappy, celery, RabittMQ, SOAPpy, Farnell, Futureelectronics, Compel, Schukat, Platan, TME, Arrow, America2, Digikey, Mouser, America2, Gmail API, API calculator of cargo delivery cost, Yandex money, beautifulsoup4, reportLab, сkeditor
Results
The customer has received a flexible system and profitable source of income. It has attracted over 7,500 users who have placed about 8,000 orders online so far.
6 months of development and ongoing maintenance