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Aligning People, Processes, And Systems: Ecommerce Scaling Strategies With Melissa Coventry

Sep 24, 2024

Melissa Coventry, VP of Operations at RoseSkinCo, shares her expertise in aligning people, processes, and systems for scaling e-commerce businesses. She tackles the challenges of rapid growth, emphasizing effective delegation and fostering a culture of transparency. Melissa introduces her unique 'expense value graphing' method for prioritizing projects and discusses the importance of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP). Listeners will learn how to leverage data analytics for strategic decision-making and enhance customer lifetime value.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Navigating eCommerce: Growth and Challenges

02:55 • 25min

Aligning Operations for E-Commerce Success

27:52 • 7min

The Importance of Storytelling in Data Analytics for Operations

35:03 • 3min

Navigating the Future of E-commerce with AI and Strategy

38:19 • 2min

Networking for Growth and Business Scaling Insights

39:58 • 2min

Welcome to another episode of eCommerce Fastlane. Today, our guest is Melissa Coventry the VP of Operations RoseSkinCo.

In this episode, Melissa shares her know-how on tackling the big three challenges that new companies face…

Not enough money
Not enough people
Not enough time

Melissa shares the strategies for managing rapid growth, aligning people, processes, and systems, and building strong operational foundations. She introduces her “expense value graphing” method, a powerful tool for prioritizing projects based on cost and potential value.Throughout our conversation, we explore:

Handling sudden growth and increased customer demand
Identifying and addressing operational bottlenecks
Effective delegation and team-building in a scaling environment
Fostering a culture of transparency, collaboration, and creativity
The importance of Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP)
Leveraging data analytics for actionable insights

Whether you’re a founder, entrepreneur, or marketing expert, this episode offers valuable insights to help you improve efficiencies, grow revenue, and enhance customer lifetime value for your Shopify-powered brand.

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