When North America's largest food redistributor needed to revolutionize their digital presence, they deserved more than "good enough." Dot Foods partnered with The Office of Experience (OX) to transform their ecommerce platform from an adequate utility into an exceptional business accelerator that brings clarity to the complex world of food distribution. Through user research, journey mapping, cross-platform UI/UX design, and B2B ecommerce expertise, OX delivered a solution that positioned Dot Foods as a digital innovator in an industry traditionally resistant to change.
OX dove deep into Dot Foods' data, analyzing user capabilities, identifying bottlenecks, and pinpointing UX issues that required immediate attention. This investigation revealed opportunities to dramatically improve how customers interacted with the platform, making product discovery and ordering more intuitive and efficient.
Through extensive stakeholder interviews, monthly meetups, and "What If?" idea-sharing exercises, OX prioritized problem-solving initiatives and created a roadmap toward an innovative, performance-driven B2B ecommerce experience. This collaborative approach ensured that all stakeholders were aligned on the vision and priorities
The OX team created an intuitive taxonomy, restructured information architecture, and engineered a streamlined ecommerce flow that put user needs at the heart of every screen. The new experience featured:
Expanded product detail pages: Comprehensive specifications, usage suggestions, and nutritional information that answered critical buyer questions
OX redefined what collaboration could be by erasing the formal lines between client and agency. Implementing agile methodologies fostered a dynamic and flexible workflow that could analyze, innovate, and evolve in real-time as new insights emerged during the development process.
The refreshed platform brought modern B2C solutions to the B2B environment, creating an intuitive experience that solved for end users' needs while positioning Dot Foods as a leader and digital innovator within their industry. Features included:
The relationship didn't end at launch. OX established planned updates and scalable solutions that harnessed learned insights, customer feedback, and UX experimentation to future-proof Dot Foods' business against emerging competition and evolving customer expectations.