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DOT Foods
Ecommerce Redesign

Futureproofing the B2B Ecommerce Food Supply Chain

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.

74%
decrease in average order time
28%
year-over-year increase in new user acquisition
4%
growth in average order value
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Challenge

Dot Foods faced a critical inflection point in a rapidly evolving industry where:

40% of operators were ordering from Amazon, signaling a dramatic shift in B2B purchasing habits

53% of new product discovery by operators was happening online instead of through traditional channels

45% of independent operators were open to ordering food supplies completely online

The majority of manufacturers were unprepared for digital transformation, with 72% planning to add zero resources for ecommerce

Meanwhile, Dot Foods' existing digital platform presented several significant hurdles:

  • A complex, non-intuitive taxonomy system that was not aligned with how professional buyers think and work
  • Cumbersome ordering processes that averaged 43 minutes to complete, frustrating busy operators
  • Limited product information and imagery that failed to showcase offerings effectively
  • A UX architecture that didn't align with how customers actually searched for and discovered products

The opportunity was clear: Dot Foods needed to position itself at the forefront of industry change, transforming potential disruption into a powerful competitive advantage.

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Solution

Seeing pain points as possibilities, OX approached the challenge with a comprehensive digital transformation strategy that went beyond surface-level design to reinvent how Dot Foods engaged with customers.

See Pain Points as Possibilities

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

Taxonomy, the backbone of discovery

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:

  • Streamlined taxonomy: Categories organized by how food service professionals actually think about products, how a grocery store might arrange them
  • Richer product displays: Compelling imagery and detailed information that helped customers make confident purchasing decisions

Expanded product detail pages: Comprehensive specifications, usage suggestions, and nutritional information that answered critical buyer questions

Be Agile to Enable Great Teams

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.

Give Users the Tools to Transform Their Trade

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:

  • Consumer-grade search functionality that understood industry terminology
  • Personalized product recommendations based on purchase history
  • Streamlined cart and checkout processes that dramatically reduced order time
  • Mobile-responsive design for on-the-go purchasing

Continue the Commitment

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.

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Results

The transformation delivered exceptional business outcomes that proved better experiences truly mean better business:

Dramatic Efficiency Gains

  • 74% decrease in average order time (from 43 minutes to 11 minutes)
  • Streamlined workflow that saved operators hours each week
  • Intuitive navigation that reduced training time for new users

Impressive Growth Metrics

  • 28% year-over-year increase in new user acquisition
  • 4% year-over-year increase in average order value
  • Expanded market share in a competitive industry landscape

Positioning for the Future

  • Established Dot Foods as a digital innovator in the food distribution space
  • Created a scalable platform that could evolve with changing market needs
  • Built a foundation for ongoing digital transformation initiatives
74%
decrease in average order time
28%
year-over-year increase in new user acquisition
4%
growth in average order value

The Dot Foods case exemplifies how transformative experiences can elevate a brand and its business, proving that when you refuse to settle for "good enough," extraordinary results follow. Because in today's competitive landscape, your brand, your customers, and your team deserve better than ordinary—they deserve exceptional.

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