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D2C MERN E-commerce Platform for Chicago Retail Startup

Services Covered:

E-commerce Development • Website Development • Cloud Consulting and Services • Digital Marketing Services

Industry

E-commerce & Retail

Duration

13 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 January 2021

Team Size

6-10 Employees

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

78/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Chicago, United States of America

Project Summary

mTraction Enterprise developed a direct-to-consumer (D2C) e-commerce platform for a Chicago retail startup using the MERN stack and an Affle in-house product. They provided website/app development along with cloud and infrastructure management and supported customer acquisition. The vendor delivered a functional platform and maintained seamless project management and documentation, though initial QA issues were later resolved. The team launched a POC, incorporated feedback, and prepared for a full public launch.

Key Challenges

Build a direct-to-consumer (D2C) store without using a CMS
Deliver a seamless UI/UX targeted at household consumers
Ensure the platform supports future customization

Project Deliverables

D2C e-commerce website
Proof of concept (POC)
Infrastructure and cloud setup and management
Customer acquisition support

Project Solution

The vendor built a direct-to-consumer e-commerce site using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js) and integrated an Affle in-house product to optimize costs. They provided website/app development, cloud and infrastructure management, and support for customer-acquisition activities. The team delivered a POC, iterated on feedback from friends-and-family testing, and managed project coordination and documentation throughout the engagement with a vendor team of approximately 5–6 people.

Project Outcome

Project recovered and was brought back on track
POC launched and feedback was implemented in the final product
Project management and documentation remained seamless throughout
Website prepared for launch to all users

Platforms

Web
Cloud

Tech Stack

MongoDB
Express.js
React.js
Node.js

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.63

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“mTraction Enterprise successfully delivered a functional platform, meeting expectations. They fostered seamless project management and documentation processes throughout the project. Overall, their accommodating attitude complemented their technical expertise.”
Nic Jones
Founder & CEO
Date: 03/10/2022