CASE STUDY

Identifying E-commerce Partner(s) & Supporting Business Operation for a Major International Consumer Care Brand

The client, a major global healthcare brand, wanted to establish their e-commerce platform as a sizable and profitable channel to increase total sales in their consumer division.

Solutions

  • Identified Tmall as the optimal platform for their e-commerce business

– Evaluated 3-5 platforms to understand performance opportunities and limitations

– Conducted interviews with online KAs to understand business potential

– Conduct introduction meetings with Tmall and Alihealth to understand their long term goals

  • Conducted RFP process to identify the ideal partners for both Tmall domestic and global business for e-commerce implementation

– Developed shortlist of partners recommended by Tmall

– Conducted meetings with vendors to understand scope and capabilities

– Review of proposals and developed business case to understand ideal partnership model

  • Developed marketing plan at the platform and product category levels

– Worked in conjunction with Tmall and partners to understand ideal time structure for marketing campaigns

– Worked with the clients internal marketing department to align all messaging across platforms and channels

  • Identified and structured the internal e-commerce team for handover

– Developed the long term structure of the e-commerce internal division

– Identified ideal candidates to manage after handover

Our Process

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Initial Analysis

Platforms evaluation
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RFP Process

Shortlist and marketing plan development
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Finalization and Handover

Team structure and candidates identification

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