Breakdown of features B2B eCommerce Store should have
- Catalog for Customer Groups: Create customized product catalogs for specific customer groups
- Quick Reordering - lists of frequently purchased items for quick reordering
- Request a Quote (RFQ): Provides a streamlined process for customers to request custom pricing for bulk orders or specific product configurations
- Corporate Accounts: Supports the creation and management of hierarchical business accounts with multiple users and roles
- Matrix Ordering: Simplifies the process of ordering products with multiple variants, such as size and color combinations
- Purchasing Approval Workflow: Implements a customizable approval process for orders, ensuring compliance with company policies
- Multi-warehouse Shipping: Enables fulfillment from multiple locations to optimize delivery times and reduce shipping costs
- Custom Groups: Allows the creation of customer groups with specific permissions, pricing, and catalog access
- Tiered Pricing / Volume-based discounts to incentivize larger purchases
- Flexible Payment Options: Supports various B2B payment methods, including purchase orders, net terms, and credit lines
- Order Tracking, History: Allows customers to easily view and track current and past orders for better account management
What platforms offer B2B eCommerce capabilities?
- OroCommerce - dedicated solution specifically built and created from the ground up for B2B eCommerce use
- BigCommerce
- Shopify recently joined the group of platforms that allow running B2B eCommerce store
- Magento/Adobe Commerce