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Streamlining Linnworks’ Ecommerce Operations Through System Integration

Overview

Linnworks faced friction due to disconnected systems across its customer support, shipping, and marketing functions. Teams lacked the real-time data necessary for efficient operations, with support staff needing faster access to order information, shipping workflows requiring more automation, and marketing efforts needing better alignment with inventory data. The company aimed to expand its shipping capabilities while building a more connected operational environment.

Key Outcomes

25%

Reduction in Support Response Times

30%

Reduction in Shipping Processing Time

20%

Increase in Email-driven Sales

Background

Linnworks is a company operating within the supply chain management industry. The organization focuses on optimizing ecommerce operations, requiring robust data flows and integrated technology systems to support its business functions. As a leader in this space, Linnworks relies on effective coordination between support, logistics, and marketing teams to maintain operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

Brief

LIM was tasked with integrating various e-commerce platforms to improve data flow and operational efficiency. This involved connecting customer support, shipping, and marketing tools with the core Linnworks platform, alongside the development of specialized middleware to support expanded shipping functionality.

Goals

The primary goal was to reduce manual work and strengthen operational efficiency across the business. Key objectives included improving data synchronization between systems, automating shipping workflows, providing support teams with faster information, and enabling more personalized, data-backed marketing campaigns.

Approach

The strategy focused on creating a unified ecosystem by integrating key third-party platforms with the Linnworks core infrastructure. By deploying experienced developers to build custom middleware and establishing automated data synchronization, the approach centered on reducing technical friction and human error. This was supported by rigorous testing and error-handling protocols to ensure reliable, high-performance data exchange across all business functions.
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Integrated Support and Marketing Synchronization

The team connected Gorgias with Linnworks to provide support staff with immediate, centralized access to critical order, customer, and inventory data. Simultaneously, Klaviyo was integrated with the core system to synchronize customer data, purchase history, and real-time inventory levels. This synchronization allowed for the delivery of more personalized and timely marketing campaigns, ensuring that promotional messaging was always aligned with current customer behavior and stock availability.

Shipping Automation and Middleware Development

To modernize shipping operations, EasyPost was integrated to automate workflows, synchronize tracking updates, and eliminate manual entry requirements. Support for this connection was bolstered by experienced Laravel developers who built custom middleware using Laravel and MySQL. This technical solution, structured around domestic shipment fields, webhooks, and event listeners, provided the necessary infrastructure to manage complex logistics and connect to over 200 carriers.

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A Connected Infrastructure for Scalable Operations

The integration effort successfully transformed Linnworks’ operational environment from a collection of disconnected systems into a cohesive, data-driven ecosystem. By automating manual tasks and ensuring seamless communication between support, shipping, and marketing, the solution provides the reliability required for high-volume e-commerce. This infrastructure not only addressed immediate operational bottlenecks but also created a scalable foundation that supports future growth and expanded carrier partnerships.

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The Impact

25%

Reduction in Support Response Times

30%

Reduction in Shipping Processing Time

20%

Increase in Email-driven Sales

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