How I use the Balanced Scorecard Framework for an eCommerce Business

Client results from the Digital Co-pilot Program

This is how I used the Balanced Scorecard framework in the Digital Co-pilot Program to improve e-commerce performance for my client, Funky Socks Kenya.

The Balanced Scorecard framework provided me with a holistic approach to improving performance on the client account. By focusing on customer satisfaction, financial metrics, operational efficiency, and learning and growth, I was able to address all aspects of their business systematically. The result was not only increased sales but also a more personalized and efficient shopping experience for their customers.

Customer Perspective: Personalized Shopping Experience 

I recognized that the competitive e-commerce landscape, customer satisfaction was paramount. We started by defining key customer-focused metrics for Funky Socks :

• Customer Satisfaction Score (CSAT): We regularly collected feedback from customers to gauge satisfaction.

• Net Promoter Score (NPS): We used UGC to measure the likelihood of customers recommending Funky Socks to others.

 To improve the personalized shopping experience at Funky Socks:

• I analyzed customer data to identify preferences and shopping patterns.

• We implemented product recommendation matching to suggest items based on individual customer history.

• We launched personalized WhatsApp campaigns offering tailored product recommendations.

 2. Financial Perspective: Sales Growth and Efficiency

Because we aimed to maximize sales while optimizing marketing spend, we established financial KPIs:

• Revenue Growth: We set targets for month-over-month revenue growth.

• Marketing ROI (Return on Investment): We calculated the effectiveness of marketing campaigns.

To improve financial performance at Funky Socks, we:

• Analyzed marketing channels and allocated resources to those delivering the highest ROI.

• Implemented dynamic pricing strategies to maximize profitability.

• Maintained stable prices despite exchange rate fluctuations.

3. Internal Process Perspective: Operational Efficiency

Operational efficiency was critical to managing a large product catalog with limited resources. For Funky Socks, we focused on the following aspects:

• Order Fulfillment Time: Improved the time it took to process and ship orders.

• Inventory Management: Ensured optimal inventory levels to prevent overstock or stockouts.

To improve internal processes at Funky Socks, we:

• Streamlined their order processing system, investing in automation where possible.

• Implemented predictive analytics to optimize inventory levels and reduce carrying costs.

4. Learning and Growth Perspective: Employee Skills and Technology

Funky Socks understood that continuous learning and innovation were crucial. So we tracked these metrics:

• Employee Training Manuals: Create templates to reduce the time invested in employee skill development.

• Technology Adoption: We switched to new CRM to store customer data, track customer interactions and manage sales processes.

To promote learning and growth, Funky Socks:

• Provided training and upskilling opportunities to employees to keep up with industry trends.

• Invested in automation tools for data analysis and personalization.

 Conclusion:

This approach demonstrates the power of aligning strategy with metrics and continuous improvement in the e-commerce industry. Other e-commerce businesses can take inspiration from these results and adapt this strategy to their business.

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