E-Commerce Retailer with Legacy Inventory System - Cellco.ca
Languages
Php, Javascript
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The Problem
Business Impact
The client's local inventory software only synced simple products - not WooCommerce linked variations. All product variants appeared as separate listings in the store, creating a terrible customer experience.
Constraints
No changes to the inventory database structure allowed - the plugin had to work around it without migrating data.
02
Technical Execution
Architectural Strategy
Built a smart grouping and caching-based system with advanced hooks. Products remain singular at the database level, but the plugin creates a seamless customer experience as if they are properly linked variations.
Depth of Execution
Custom hooks intercept product queries, searches, and displays. Transients heavily cache grouped data. When customers select options, the plugin swaps the underlying simple product while maintaining the appearance of variant selection. Full compatibility with WooCommerce, Elementor, and WoodMart theme.
03
Results
✓Customer-facing experience transformed - single product page with all variants.
✓Zero inventory database migration required.
✓Plugin maintained compatibility across WooCommerce updates.
Future Proofing
Compatibility layer built to withstand WooCommerce and Elementor updates without breaking custom behavior.
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