Project Title: Scalable E-commerce SPA with Real-Time Inventory Management
Client: Aurum Collective
Project Link: https://www.ssense.com/en-us

Project Overview

Aurum Collective required a high-performance, single-page application (SPA) to replace their slow, monolithic e-commerce store. The goal was to provide a lightning-fast user experience comparable to top-tier online retailers and build a custom backend capable of handling complex inventory and thousands of simultaneous users.

The Challenge

Their previous platform suffered from slow page loads, a clunky user interface, and an admin panel that couldn’t keep up with real-time inventory changes. This led to high cart abandonment and overselling popular items, hurting both revenue and customer trust.

Our Solution

We engineered a complete MERN stack solution from the ground up.

• Frontend: We used React and Redux to create an incredibly fast SPA. Products, categories, and filters load instantly without page reloads. We implemented server-side rendering (SSR) with Next.js to ensure excellent SEO performance.

• Backend: A custom Node.js and Express.js API was built to handle all business logic, from user authentication with JWT to a complex order processing workflow.

• Database: MongoDB was the perfect choice for its flexible schema, allowing us to easily manage products with diverse and changing attributes. The system connects directly to their supplier database for real-time stock level synchronization.

The Result

The new platform reduced average page load time by 70%. The fluid, app-like experience led to a 35% increase in conversion rates and a significant decrease in cart abandonment. The client now has a scalable, future-proof system that can grow with their business.

Technologies Used: MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React, Node.js), Redux Toolkit, Next.js (for SSR), JSON Web Tokens (JWT), Stripe API, AWS S3