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OXID eSales
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5 Minutes
Fit for mobile commerce: online shop modernization at erfal

Already from 2016-2017 we were allowed to accompany the launch of the first webshop of erfal GmbH & Co. KG. In a follow-up project, the B2B store was modernized and optimized primarily for mobile devices. We reviewed the project with Martin Spinnler, Webshop Manager at erfal, and took stock of how the online shop has been received by customers after the relaunch.

Fit for mobile commerce: online shop modernization at erfal
ESYON
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3 Minutes
Everyday work as a developer at ESYON: In an interview with Markus Süllau

In the recent past, we have already given some of our employees a platform to talk about their everyday work. In the following, we would like to take a closer look at the day-to-day work of a developer at ESYON. Markus Süllau was kindly available for an interview. In this article, you can read what he particularly likes about his position and what makes ESYON special for him.

Everyday work as a developer at ESYON: In an interview with Markus Süllau
PIM Perfion
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3 Minutes
That's why a PIM is indispensable in multi-channel e-commerce

For many retailers, a product information management system (PIM system) is already an integral part of the implementation of a successful customer journey. Especially in times of digital transformations, the customer experience plays an important role in the sales process and also in differentiating oneself from potential competitors. In the article, you can read about the advantages of using a PIM system and how you can generate more satisfied customers as a result.

That's why a PIM is indispensable in multi-channel e-commerce
2 Minutes
KUBO launches new webshop

A customer-specific shopping experience while saving time thanks to central data management: This is how many companies in e-commerce are likely to define the goals of their process optimization. For the Swiss service and technology partner KUBO, ESYON has implemented exactly that for the company's new webshop in cooperation with our partner, the Ambibit Group.

KUBO launches new webshop
Cloud-Hosting
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5 Minutes
Blob Storage: Storing Your Data in the Azure Cloud

Cloud computing is increasingly shaping the landscape of e-commerce. The number of providers and services is growing steadily, along with the advantages of a cloud solution. With Azure, Microsoft operates one of the largest server networks worldwide. Storage in the Azure Cloud is primarily done through what is known as Blob Storage. In the following, we explain how the service works and how you can leverage the benefits of Blob Storage for your online business.

Blob Storage: Storing Your Data in the Azure Cloud
ESYON
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5 Minutes
From Texas to ESYON: Roan Dominguez tells how it came about

We regularly hold interviews with our employees. In this way, we give interested people the opportunity to get to know the company and ESYON better as an employer. Since August 2021, we have also employed a colleague from the USA, Roan Dominguez. In a personal interview, he told us how this came about, how the young developer found his start at ESYON and why language barriers were never a hurdle for his everyday life at the company. In the following, we summarise the interview for you. Enjoy!

From Texas to ESYON: Roan Dominguez tells how it came about
OXID eSales
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1 Minute
Announcement: The new OXID eShop app is here

Add a channel for mobile devices to your existing OXID eShop and provide your customers with the freedom of an omnichannel solution. Find out everything you need to know here.

Announcement: The new OXID eShop app is here
ESYON
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5 Minutes
Career start at ESYON: Interview with Carla Bokel

We are always on the lookout for strong support for our team. So, we are delighted that we have recently welcomed some new employees who will strengthen ESYON in the future. But how do they find their way to us? What makes ESYON a great employer, and how does our onboarding process work? In an interview, Carla Bokel, Project Manager and Consultant, talks about her first weeks at the company and answers these and other questions.

Career start at ESYON: Interview with Carla Bokel
OXID eSales
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3 Minutes
In conversation with Lekkerland: Why did you choose ESYON as your provider for PIM & webshop?

An e-commerce solution was created for Lekkerland's online business, which is specially tailored to the B2B environment and leaves nothing to be desired. A modern webshop was created and integrated with the Perfion PIM by ESYON.

The combination of online shop, PIM plus ERP from Microsoft Dynamics Business Central, Promis API and EasyCatalog results in a highly integrated system landscape that was created in just a few months and has been live since April 2022.

In an interview with Marketing Manager Thomas Brandstetter, we review the project together, talk about the wishes and requirements and how they were ultimately implemented.

In conversation with Lekkerland: Why did you choose ESYON as your provider for PIM & webshop?
Shopify
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4 Minutes
Kick-off for the Shopify Plus Connector

ESYON is an e-commerce specialist with over 10 years of industry experience. Among other things, the company is known for its OXID eShop integration for the Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP system. This solution is already in use with numerous well-known customers.

As such, we are always aware of developments in the market for e-commerce platforms, and some time ago, Shopify Plus caught our attention.

The great potential of this enterprise commerce platform prompted us to expand our product portfolio. We now offer the ESYON Shopify Plus Connector, which enables a secure connection between Shopify Plus and Microsoft Dynamics 365 FSCM, providing significant added value for your online B2C business. Let's work together to achieve your e-commerce goals and take your online store to the next level.

In this post, we introduce you to the Shopify Plus Connector and reveal the benefits it offers to your online business.

Kick-off for the Shopify Plus Connector
PIM
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7 Minutes
Implementing Labeling Regulations with PIM Systems

Implementing labeling regulations poses challenges for companies in various industries. For example, in the food industry, ingredients, allergens, and nutritional information must be clearly displayed.

PIM systems (PIM = Product Information Management) can help with the implementation of legal requirements. In this article, we explain how.

Implementing Labeling Regulations with PIM Systems
e-Commerce
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12 Minutes
Accessibility becomes mandatory! Legal foundations and tips for implementing accessibility to make your online shop more accessible.

Inclusion is increasingly taking place on the internet. The legislature has already recognized the importance of accessible websites and already obliges public institutions to provide accessible and usable information for people with disabilities.

What many don't know: From 2025, similar regulations will also apply to companies. However, there's good news for you: Implementing these requirements will be rewarded by search engines and your customers. So, if you want to learn more about the legal foundations and how to comply with them, keep reading.

Accessibility becomes mandatory! Legal foundations and tips for implementing accessibility to make your online shop more accessible.
e-Commerce
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8 Minutes
Usability and CX in the shop: How to improve your customer experience

Customer experience is becoming increasingly important in online commerce. However, in B2B e-commerce, the fulfillment of customer requirements often lags behind the B2C sector. More and more B2B customers expect an individual and intuitive shopping experience similar to what they are accustomed to as private buyers. In this article, we will take a look at what the terms "usability" and "customer experience" exactly describe and why it is worth improving the user experience of your B2B shop. We will present effective measures that you can apply to your e-commerce.

Usability and CX in the shop: How to improve your customer experience
Amazon
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6 Minutes
Are You Still Manually Entering Amazon Orders into Your ERP?

Integrating your Amazon Seller-Central with Microsoft Dynamics 365 allows you to scale and grow your business.

Are You Still Manually Entering Amazon Orders into Your ERP?
Amazon
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4 Minutes
New Features for the Amazon Marketplace Connector: Gain More Control Over Your Business

Transparency and lack of control are two of the biggest challenges our customers face when dealing with the Amazon Marketplace. To address these issues and provide more visibility into your sales, we have added a range of new features to our Amazon Marketplace Connector. In this post, we'll introduce these features to you.

New Features for the Amazon Marketplace Connector: Gain More Control Over Your Business
PIM
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3 Minutes
We inquire about: How did the integration of Perfion and Infor go for our customer Maincor?

Since November 9, 2020, the new online shop of our customer Maincor has been live. In an interview with Managing Director Michael Pfister, we look back on the project together and talk about special challenges, goals, and how we ultimately realized them.

We inquire about: How did the integration of Perfion and Infor go for our customer Maincor?
Amazon
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7 Minutes
Managing Your Amazon Inventory Management: Accurate and Efficient Processes for Your Business

Online marketplaces such as Amazon are so popular with customers because, in addition to a large product selection, they offer a particularly convenient shopping experience: With just a few clicks, the desired item can be placed in a shopping cart and the ordering process completed. Shortly thereafter, sometimes the very next day, the customer receives their goods.

Managing Your Amazon Inventory Management: Accurate and Efficient Processes for Your Business
Amazon
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6 Minutes
Amazon Problems: The Five Biggest Challenges for Sellers

For retailers, selling on Amazon is considered both easy and full of opportunities for additional revenue and increased brand awareness. The platform has several features that support Amazon sellers, provides a unique logistics network, and has a huge global reach. Nevertheless, sellers are also confronted with challenges. The Snapshot of Amazon Marketplace Sellers, by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance, documents these challenges and makes it clear that the back-end administration creates various issues - with updating inventory, processing orders, inputting customer data, and managing returns.

Amazon Problems: The Five Biggest Challenges for Sellers
Mobile Commerce
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3 Minutes
How to Use Push Notifications for Your Marketing Strategy

When used correctly, push notifications can be an effective tool for an efficient marketing strategy. However, as with many marketing tactics, the key is finding the right balance. In this article, we will explore the benefits of push notifications and how you can use them for your business with the help of our OXID eShop App.

How to Use Push Notifications for Your Marketing Strategy
PIM
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4 Minutes
When Does Your Shop Need a PIM System?

High-quality product information is the key to success for retailers across all industries. Companies that diligently maintain their product data and provide customers with all relevant information can improve their sales and reduce return rates. Product Information Management (PIM) systems simplify the maintenance of product data and offer a lot of potential for improving business processes. But when does it truly make sense to consider acquiring such a tool? In this blog post, we delve into this question.

When Does Your Shop Need a PIM System?