Service Type: Upgrade
Timeline: 2021
Overview
Philips needed a secure, branded Shopify store that would allow employees to purchase corporate apparel and merchandise seamlessly while integrating with their enterprise procurement systems. The Shopstars founders led the design and deployment of this store, aligning it with Philips’ strict brand guidelines and internal workflows.
The Challenge
- Philips required a fully branded Shopify storefront for employee orders that aligned with their global corporate standards.
- The platform needed to integrate directly with enterprise procurement systems like Coupa and Ariba, ensuring seamless purchasing and invoicing.
- The solution had to be scalable, reliable, and compliant with strict security and branding requirements.
The Solution
Shopstars built and operated a robust Shopify environment tailored to Philips’ needs:
- Shopify Development: Designed and launched a fully branded Shopify store with a focus on usability, mobile responsiveness, and fast ordering.
- Punchout Integration: Implemented custom middleware to integrate the Shopify store with Coupa and Ariba for automated procurement and approvals.
- Brand Compliance: Managed all digital assets and approvals to ensure strict adherence to Philips’ global brand standards.
- Scalable Architecture: Engineered a platform capable of handling high-volume transactions and expanding product lines without downtime.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Worked closely with Philips’ procurement and IT teams to ensure seamless rollout and ongoing operational support.
Technologies Used
- Shopify Plus
- Custom Middleware for Punchout (CXML)
- REST APIs & Webhooks
- Brand Asset Management Systems
- Secure Hosting & CDN
Results
- Delivered a Shopify store fully integrated with Philips’ procurement systems, streamlining the purchasing process for employees worldwide.
- Reduced manual work for procurement teams through automated invoicing and approval workflows.
- Achieved full compliance with Philips’ branding and security standards.
- Created a scalable model that can be replicated for other enterprise-level Shopify implementations.
