RS Group

The Challenge

RS Group, a global leader in industrial and electronics distribution, turned to Box UK to meet their need to rapidly expand their digital presence in Southeast Asian markets while maintaining:

• Enterprise-grade performance
• Complex multi-currency pricing structures
• Multi-language support
• Management of 60,000+ product catalog
• Seamless customer experience

Strategic Partnership

Since 2013, Box UK has been RS Group’s trusted digital transformation partner, delivering solutions that consistently drive business growth. Our deep understanding of their business operations and industry requirements has enabled us to create highly effective, tailored solutions.

Technical Innovation Enterprise-Scale WordPress Implementation

We developed one of the largest enterprise WordPress and WooCommerce implementations globally, featuring:

• Robust handling of 60,000+ industrial and electronic products
• Sophisticated multi-currency pricing engine
• Advanced language localisation capabilities
• Complex pricing structure supporting multiple variations and combinations
• High-performance infrastructure optimised for enterprise-level traffic

Rapid Development Success

Through an agile approach, we delivered remarkable results:

• Complete eCommerce platform built in just 9 sprints
• Successful remote collaboration with regional stakeholders
• Seamless launch in Indonesia and Vietnam markets
• Zero disruption to existing operations

Technical Excellence

The solution incorporated:

• Custom multi-site infrastructure enabling rapid deployment
• Advanced caching and performance optimisation
• Robust security measures
• Scalable architecture supporting future growth
• Integration with enterprise backend systems

Business Impact

The implementation delivered significant advantages:

• Speed to Market: Rapid deployment capability for new regional sites
• Customer Experience: Intuitive shopping experience across multiple languages and currencies
• Operational Efficiency: Streamlined management of vast product catalog
• Performance: Enterprise-grade stability and speed
• Scalability: Future-ready infrastructure supporting business growth

Competitive Edge

The solution positions RS Group to:

• Rapidly respond to market opportunities
• Deliver consistent customer experiences across regions
• Manage complex pricing and product variations efficiently
• Scale operations with minimal technical overhead

This project showcases Box UK’s ability to leverage open-source technologies at enterprise scale, delivering robust eCommerce solutions that drive business growth and enhance customer experience.