Real-world Wins with Proactive E-commerce Operations (Case Study Compilation)
When brands switch from reactive to proactive operations, the results are measurable and fast. Below are three examples showing how Australian and global e-commerce leaders are reducing WISMO tickets, cutting manual workload, and keeping customers loyal.
Decjuba — Scaling with Confidence
The challenge:
Decjuba’s CX team was spending too much time firefighting delivery issues. Complaints peaked during high sales periods, with WISMO tickets making up the bulk of support volume.
The solution:
By connecting their storefront, carrier, and warehouse systems into one dashboard, Decjuba started detecting potential delays in real time. Proactive alerts allowed the team to resolve issues before customers noticed.
The impact:
- 90% drop in WISMO ticket volume
- 50% less time spent on manual status checks
- Customers reporting higher satisfaction during peak seasons
Customer quote:
“We finally have breathing room during major campaigns. Our team can focus on helping customers shop, not chasing lost parcels.” — Decjuba CX Lead
EHP Labs — Protecting a Global Reputation
The challenge:
EHP Labs ships thousands of daily orders worldwide. With operations spanning multiple carriers and fulfilment centres, manual monitoring of exceptions was impossible at scale.
The solution:
EHP Labs implemented proactive monitoring rules for late scans, missing carrier updates, and failed deliveries. The system flagged issues in real time, routing them to the right regional team.
The impact:
- Significant reduction in delivery-related complaints
- Faster resolution of cross-border shipping issues
- Maintained brand trust in competitive supplement markets
Budgy Smuggler — Keeping It Personal at Scale
The challenge:
Budgy Smuggler’s brand thrives on community engagement. However, rising order volumes meant more time spent chasing carriers, less time engaging customers.
The solution:
By automating common post-purchase workflows — including carrier follow-ups and proactive customer notifications — Budgy Smuggler reduced operational noise while keeping customers informed.
The impact:
- 85% reduction in “Where is my order?” tickets
- More time for personalised CX interactions
- Smooth peak-season fulfilment without extra hires
The Common Thread
While each brand faced different operational challenges, the results were consistent:
- Sharp drop in ticket volumes
- Faster issue resolution without extra headcount
- Stronger customer loyalty and repeat purchases
Proactive e-commerce operations work across industries, order volumes, and markets — because they address the root causes of complaints.
Real-world Wins with Proactive Ops – FAQs
Q1: Can results like these be achieved without changing our existing systems?
Yes. Proactive e-commerce operations integrate with your current stack rather than replacing it. All three case study brands in this pillar — Decjuba, EHP Labs, and Budgy Smuggler — kept their Shopify, helpdesk, and fulfilment tools, while automating workflows across them. See Pillar 5 for the full tech stack breakdown.
Q2: How quickly could my brand see similar reductions in WISMO tickets?
Most brands see measurable drops in WISMO within the first 30 days, as proactive monitoring starts flagging and fixing issues immediately. In the EHP Labs case, the 90% reduction was achieved within one quarter.
Q3: We’re a smaller brand — will proactive ops still deliver ROI?
Yes. The benefits scale to order volume. Even brands with lower ticket counts see reduced manual workload, faster resolutions, and improved retention. Pillar 2 covers the ROI framework in detail.
Q4: Are these results guaranteed?
No solution can guarantee results without proper adoption. However, the automation approach used here has consistently delivered measurable improvements in retention, workload, and ticket volume across different verticals.
