Omnichannel CRM for personalized customer experiences at Douglas

A platform that connects online, in-store, and marketing.

Starting situation

Whether in the store, the online shop, or the app: customers expect a seamless experience. At Parfümerie Douglas, the global CRM system forms the backbone for customer interactions, loyalty programs, and marketing campaigns. The online shop, branches, and other systems access a common database.

With increasing internationalization and growing data volumes, the demands on the platform grew: it had to be continuously developed, integrate new markets, and remain stable and performant at the same time.

Challenges

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Mastering a complex system landscape

Integration and further development of numerous connected systems and services.

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Process large data volumes

Managing large volumes of customer and transaction data across multiple channels.

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Implement Omnichannel Requirements

Synchronizing online and offline data for a consistent customer experience.

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Harmonize international systems

Integration and migration of data from different countries and markets.

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Ensure stable performance

Ensuring a high-performing platform despite growing requirements.

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Enable continuous development

Parallel operation of operations, development, and migration without interruptions.

Solution

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  • Further development of a cloud-based CRM platform on microservice architecture
  • Implementation and operation of individual services (e.g., History, Ingenico services)
  • Integration and Synchronization of Customer Data Between CRM and External Systems
  • Performing data migrations of international markets into the platform
  • Replacement of existing systems (e.g., voucher and coupon systems)
  • Ensuring operation, performance, and incident management

What our expert says

Michael Spahr
Team Lead Retail

„When integrating, migrating, or extending CRM modules, involving all teams early and communicating clearly in microservice architectures lays the foundation for smooth operations and true collaborative project success.“

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