Project
Gateway College, a leading educational institution in Sri Lanka, sought to enhance its operational efficiency and provide added convenience to parents and students. Konekt was tasked with developing a comprehensive e-commerce solution to streamline the process of purchasing school books. This case study delves into how Konekt’s expertise in web development and digital transformation successfully delivered a user-friendly online bookstore that seamlessly integrates with Gateway College’s existing systems.
Requirement
Challenges
Gateway College faced the challenge of managing the traditional process of
purchasing school books, which often involved manual processes and
logistical complexities. To address these challenges and better serve
their community, they identified the need for a robust online platform
that would:
- Simplify the book ordering process for parents.
- Streamline internal operations for school staff.
- Integrate with the existing Point of Sale (POS) system for efficient
inventory and order management.
Objectives
The primary objectives of the project were to:
- Develop a user-friendly e-commerce website for purchasing school books.
- Integrate the online bookstore with Gateway College’s MyPOS system.
- Provide a secure and personalized shopping experience for parents.
- Ensure efficient order processing and inventory management.
Solution
Konekt developed a customized online bookstore solution using WooCommerce,
a flexible and scalable e-commerce platform built on WordPress. The key
features of the solution included:
- WooCommerce-Based E-commerce Platform: Leveraging WooCommerce’s
versatility and ease of use to create a user-friendly interface for
parents and an easy-to-manage admin interface for school staff.
- MyPOS System Integration: Integrating the website with Gateway
College’s existing MyPOS system via API to enable real-time inventory
management, order processing, and student ID verification.
- Parent Login via Student Registration ID: Implementing a secure
login system for parents using their child’s student registration ID,
validated against the MyPOS system.
- Multi-Child Account Support: Allowing parents with multiple
children to create separate accounts for each child, ensuring accurate
order tracking and management.
- Mandatory Book Purchase Validation: Enforcing mandatory book
purchases for specific grades to ensure compliance with the school’s
curriculum requirements.
- Order Notifications via Email: Providing parents with real-time
email notifications throughout the ordering process to keep them
informed of their order status.
