Boxhero

Streamlining E-Commerce Returns and Shipping for Enhanced Online Shopping in the U.S

UI/UX Designing, Mobile App & Web App Development

INDUSTRY

Logistics

TEAM

6 members

PROJECT STATE

Completed in 2023

COUNTRY

United States

About Project

A logistics-oriented client approached Appening, seeking a solution to enhance the online shopping experience in the U.S. market, particularly in the areas of order returns and shipping. The challenge was to simplify the return process, making it as effortless as placing orders, thereby encouraging more consumers to shop online.

  • Easy Return Process: Enable customers to easily book return pickups based on their location.
  • Flexible Subscription Plans: Introduce subscription models catering to different user needs.
  • Enhanced Merchant Integration: Provide merchants with a dashboard for order and earnings management.
  • Seamless User Experience: Offer real-time tracking, chat support, and an intuitive app interface for customers and delivery personnel.
  • API Integration for Online Stores: Develop an API for online stores to integrate return functionality directly into their platforms.

Product Features

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Return and Subscriptions

Our platform revolutionizes the online return experience by enabling customers to choose merchants for return pickups based on their location. Accompanying this feature is an innovative subscription model offering two plans: one with a limit of two free returns per week and another for unlimited returns. This model adds value by providing options suitable for different shopping habits, and includes perks like discounts on shipments, making the return process both economical and convenient for users.

Return and Subscriptions

Shipments & Same-Day Delivery

The application integrates various carriers, including UPS, FedEx, and DHL, for user-selected shipping options. Additionally, it offers a unique same-day delivery service within the city, managed by the merchants themselves. This feature calculates costs based on distance, ensuring a quick and efficient delivery process. It caters to the immediate needs of local customers, providing a competitive edge to participating merchants.

Shipments & Same-Day Delivery

Real-Time Tracking & Support

A critical aspect of the platform is its real-time tracking functionality, which allows customers to monitor both their returns and shipments. Complementing this is the real-time chat support feature, providing instant assistance and enhancing customer experience. This level of transparency and support is crucial in building trust and satisfaction among users, making the platform reliable and user-friendly.

Real-Time Tracking & Support

Merchant Dashboard

The merchant side of the platform is equipped with a comprehensive dashboard. This dashboard provides extensive order management capabilities and insights into earnings. Integration with Stripe Connect for payouts streamlines the financial aspect, ensuring a secure and efficient transaction process. This dashboard is a crucial tool for merchants to manage their operations effectively within the platform.

Merchant Dashboard

Public API for Stores

To extend the platform's functionality, we developed a public API that allows online stores to seamlessly integrate our return process into their websites. By implementing a 'Return with BoxHero' button, online stores can facilitate an easy return process for their customers. This integration simplifies returns for end-users and enhances the service offerings of online retailers, making the process more efficient and user-centric.

Public API for Stores
  • The solution significantly improved the return process for online shoppers, leading to increased customer satisfaction and confidence in online purchasing. The flexible subscription model and comprehensive features for different stakeholders (customers, merchants, delivery personnel) enhanced the overall efficiency of the e-commerce logistics chain.

Technology Stack

Our platform's robust and scalable technology stack ensures high performance, security, and user-friendly experience. Here are the key components: