Scaling a Global Product Catalog
How we helped Halyard Health modernize and scale their digital product catalog with multi-store management and automated data workflows.
Project Overview
Halyard Health, a leader in healthcare products and solutions, partnered with Kwanso to modernize and scale their digital product catalog on products.halyardhealth.com. Our team engineered solutions for product data import/export, multi-store management, and server configurations — ensuring the catalog was accurate, scalable, and accessible across global markets.
Industry
- Healthcare E-commerce
- Global Product Distribution
- Multi-Region Platforms
Technologies
- Magento
- PHP 7.2
- MySQL & Apache
- XML/CSV Scripts
The Challenge
Halyard needed a robust and flexible product catalog platform that could handle complex product hierarchies with thousands of SKUs, support multi-store environments across regions (US, UK, AU), enable import/export of product attributes via XML and CSV, deliver reliable server performance, ensure SEO readiness with proper Hreflang tags, and maintain compliance and uptime through continuous patches and bug fixes.
Our Solution
XML/CSV Product Management
Automated scripts for product imports/exports with attributes, SKUs, and categories. Built logic for hierarchical XML structures to reflect product relationships.
Multi-Store Support
Set up dedicated stores for US, UK, and AU markets. Managed server configurations, DNS changes, and domain settings for each region with smooth synchronization.
Server & Deployment Management
Configured Apache, MySQL, and cron jobs to handle high-volume imports. Implemented cache-clearing routines and increased execution times for bulk updates.
Key Features
Automated Data Management
XML/CSV scripts for product imports/exports with hierarchical structures.
Multi-Region Stores
Dedicated stores for US, UK, and AU markets with regional configurations.
Server Optimization
Apache, MySQL, and cron job configurations for high-volume performance.
SEO Optimization
Hreflang tags, meta tags, and international SEO enhancements.
Healthcare E-commerce Platform
How we helped Halyard Health modernize and scale their digital product catalog with multi-store management, automated data workflows, and global SEO optimization.
Product Catalog
The product catalog of Halyard's website
Impact
Project Stats
Key Learnings
Multi-Store Architecture Requires Careful Planning
Building global e-commerce platforms requires careful consideration of regional requirements, server configurations, and data synchronization to ensure consistent user experience across all markets.
Automation is Critical for Scale
Managing thousands of products across multiple regions requires automated data management workflows. XML/CSV scripts and cron jobs are essential for maintaining data consistency and reducing manual effort.
SEO Optimization Drives Global Success
International SEO with proper Hreflang tags, meta tags, and regional optimizations is crucial for global e-commerce success. These technical implementations directly impact search visibility and user discovery.
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