B2B eCommerce

Breakdown of features B2B eCommerce Store should have

  1. Catalog for Customer Groups: Create customized product catalogs for specific customer groups
  2. Quick Reordering - lists of frequently purchased items for quick reordering
  3. Request a Quote (RFQ): Provides a streamlined process for customers to request custom pricing for bulk orders or specific product configurations
  4. Corporate Accounts: Supports the creation and management of hierarchical business accounts with multiple users and roles
  5. Matrix Ordering: Simplifies the process of ordering products with multiple variants, such as size and color combinations
  6. Purchasing Approval Workflow: Implements a customizable approval process for orders, ensuring compliance with company policies
  7. Multi-warehouse Shipping: Enables fulfillment from multiple locations to optimize delivery times and reduce shipping costs
  8. Custom Groups: Allows the creation of customer groups with specific permissions, pricing, and catalog access
  9. Tiered Pricing / Volume-based discounts to incentivize larger purchases
  10. Flexible Payment Options: Supports various B2B payment methods, including purchase orders, net terms, and credit lines
  11. Order Tracking, History: Allows customers to easily view and track current and past orders for better account management

What platforms offer B2B eCommerce capabilities?

  1. OroCommerce - dedicated solution specifically built and created from the ground up for B2B eCommerce use
  2. BigCommerce
  3. Shopify recently joined the group of platforms that allow running B2B eCommerce store
  4. Magento/Adobe Commerce

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