Springpack

B2B Magento Open Source replatform with OGL Software integrations.

Background

Springpack were in the process of transferring their eCommerce packaging site from WordPress to Magento, when their development agency went into administration. We were able to step in to help test and develop their new site before launch. Since then, we’ve smoothed out OGL and Magento's integration, including OGL's prof.ITplus system, as well as developed new features for Springpack’s requirements.

Pack size calculations

We helped build a product field that enables customers to increase the quantity of their chosen item by how many are in a pack size. For example, customers can purchase a pack of 16 cardboard boxes by default and increase the quantity in increments of 16 to match the pack size. This makes it convenient for the client’s customers to select the correct amount of products available in a pack or palette.

Postcode-based shipping rates

After being incomplete by the previous developers, we were able to pick up and complete an advanced system that works out shipping costs based on customer postcodes. This applies postcodes to different ‘Zones’ around the country, which are then matched against different delivery charges in a database. We applied this and various delivery charges based on region and weight, ensuring the rules and functionality work as intended. We then added a postcode field to the ‘Add New Address’ pop-up on one of the checkouts, giving customers the correct delivery costs.

Account-based pricing

We inherited and worked on a system that could show minimum product prices to specific customers. Customers can then see different pricing upon logging into the system, depending on their ‘My Account’ parameters. This tailored pricing will show a list of special prices, depending on the type of customer they are based on assigned details.

Quick-add selections

Given many products have pack sizes and pallet sizes, we added a ‘Quick Add’ button to make it easier for customers. Now, client’s customers can add packs by clicking the ‘+1 pack of 7’ button, for example. This involved plenty of competitor research, before finalising the details and then showing the buttons in the site’s front end.

OGL Software integration

We worked on a full integration between Springpack's Magento and OGL Software’s prof.ITplus (an ERP system). This enables the import of information between systems, such as products, stock levels, pricing, order status emails, customers accounts and more between Magento and OGL’s prof.ITplus.

Magento to OGL integration as shown in a business environment by a young woman and man on a laptop

magic42 took control of our Magento website from another agency, to what we all thought would be an easy process and simply get it over the line. However, after they did their assessment we discovered there was much more work which needed to be done in order to make the site live. All issues post going live have also been rectified. The use of an easy to use job board, we can set tasks and see what the progress is. I would highly recommend.

Simon ReesHead of Marketing, Springpack