Southern Model Supplies

Project: Southern Models Group Websites

Requirements

Southern Model Supplies is an Australian privately owned and operated business which commenced in Adelaide, South Australia in 1954 – and encompasses the Classic Carlectables and Highway Replica’s sites, as well as their primary Southern Models website.

A brief to provide 3 different websites, each showcasing niche products via a flexible ecommerce platform. A key role of the sites was to promote upcoming limited edition models and prototypes and facilitate ecommerce transactions by retail distributors.
www.southernmodels.com.au
www.highwayreplicas.com.au
www.classiccarlectables.com.au

    Southern Model Supplies

    Southern Model Supplies does not sell via the internet or direct to the public, however distributes products via a network of major retailers and independent toy, hobby and specialty retailers.

    The website requirements were as follows:

    • Allow SMS staff to manage 12,500 active products across 350 categories.
    • Provide a portal to view a vast catalogue of products and give retailers the ability to select, order and manage their stock online.
    • Create an interface for staff to update stock availability daily, highlight new arrivals and showcase exclusive lines, so that retailers have access to the latest information for their customers.

    Results

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    Highway Replicas

    With a commitment to reproducing legendary Australian transport, Highway Replicas asked Arris to create a flexible platform they could use to promote upcoming limited edition models and prototypes – and showcase niche products catering to a very specific audience.

    With products available for pre-order from retail partners at over 100 locations throughout Australia and New Zealand, the brief required a website that included the following features:

    • An intuitive Content Management System (CMS) for easy maintenance/management
    • A mobile responsive design
    • An editable banner area to promote upcoming products
    • A site area to highlight recent releases and links to product pages
    • Blog area for news and updates about various releases

    Results

    Arris delivered a site platform that allows our client to grow their product range and engage with their enthusiastic audience.

    Classic Carlectables

    Classic Carlectables is an Australian company dedicated to the design and production of ‘affordable and collectible’ limited edition Australian diecast scale model cars. Not only does the website showcase the fantastically detailed models but also supports the regular auctions.

    The brief for the website included the following requirements:

    • An intuitive Content Management System (CMS) for easy maintenance/management
    • A mobile responsive design
    • A collectables display section to support their regular auctions