Celebrating an Award-Winning Year at Monsoon Consulting
2024 has been a remarkable year for Monsoon Consulting, with our work being recognised at several prestigious industry awards. From our unique technology solutions to our work with public sector clients and complex B2B projects, our expertise and innovation have truly shone through. This year, we received well-deserved recognition across many areas.
Here’s a recap of the finalist projects from this year.
This website triumphs integrated content and commerce, featuring advanced personalisation and innovative functionalities. The impressive stats for reduced checkout time and fewer clicks to complete an order quantify the campaign’s success in streamlining the ordering process. The UX skilfully conceals the underlying complexity, highlighting great design and execution. The website’s ability to capture a wealth of data for future UX improvements underscored its potential for continued innovation.
UK eCommerce Awards
Judges’ Feedback, Best Food & Drink Website of the Year
UK eCommerce Awards: A Double Win
Our biggest achievement came at the UK eCommerce Awards, where we took home two awards: Best B2B Website of the Year and Best Food & Drink eCommerce Website of the Year for our Punch Pubs project.
This huge B2B platform supports over 1,240 pubs across the UK. This project involved upgrading from Magento 1 to Adobe Commerce, adding over 100 custom features like personalised experiences, faster checkout, and real-time promotions. We integrated Storyblok for content management and Hyvä for frontend themes, boosting content management and performance. This led to a 200% increase in page speed and an 8% rise in promotion claims.
Our eCommerce Solutions Specialist, Tadhg Bowe, and our Head of PMO, Mark Turnbull, accepted the awards on our behalf.
Monsoon Consulting stood our with their strategic planning and clear performance metrics, showcasing a well-thought-out approach to achieving success. The technical execution is a standout example of how to create a seamless customer experience, reflecting a high level of skill and precision. They exemplified strategic acumen and technical excellence in delivering a top-notch customer experience.
UK eCommerce Awards
Judges’ Feedback, Best B2B Website of the Year
Irish eCommerce Awards: A Strong Finalist
At the Irish eCommerce Awards, we were proud to be finalists for Best Food & Drink eCommerce Website of the Year for our work with Sysco and Odaios Foods. This project was a game-changer for Odaios, a leading Irish food distributor, as we developed a full eCommerce platform from the ground up.
The platform integrates Storyblok for easy content management and an ERP system for real-time inventory updates, reducing sales loss from stock changes. Features like tailored pricing for B2B transactions and role-based visibility enhanced the user experience. Since its launch in March 2024, 45% of Odaios’ clients now place orders online, highlighting the platform’s success.
Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards: Innovation at Its Best
We were also finalists at the Public Sector Digital Transformation Awards, nominated for Best Use of Open Source Technologies and Best Citizen/Customer Experience Award for our project with Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLR).
This project used Drupal 10 to create a secure, user-friendly website that improved public engagement. One standout feature was the centralised search tool, which provides real-time suggestions and accurate results. The platform is scalable, allowing for easy integration of new sites. For example, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Libraries launched using the same multisite structure. The project has already led to a 68% increase in traffic, with nearly 758,000 users this year.
Tech Excellence Awards: Apex Recognised as a Leader
Our Apex platform was a finalist for Emerging Technology of the Year at the Tech Excellence Awards. Apex is our innovative B2B eCommerce solution that fills the gap between expensive enterprise systems and B2C platforms that struggle with B2B needs.
Built on Magento Open Source, Apex allows businesses to launch their sites quickly and affordably. Features like ‘company members’ for access control, custom pricing catalogues, and industry-specific demo stores make Apex a standout in the B2B eCommerce space.
Apex is perfect for companies looking to scale their eCommerce quickly and efficiently. Get in touch with our team below to schedule a no-obligations free eCommerce Readiness Assessment with our experts.
Conclusion
This year’s achievements confirm Monsoon Consulting’s commitment to delivering top-tier digital solutions. We are proud of our accomplishments and excited to continue pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in eCommerce.
If you’re looking for eCommerce solutions across B2B or B2C, do get in touch with our expert team below.
