B2B Commerce Solutions - Enterprise Magento Platforms
Overview
Company accounts, quote workflows, requisition lists, and shared catalogues—full-featured B2B commerce platforms built on Magento's proven foundation. Enterprise-grade solutions for wholesale, distribution, and B2B e-commerce requiring sophisticated purchasing workflows and customer-specific pricing.
B2B Features
Company Account Management
Multi-level company hierarchy with parent and subsidiary accounts. Role-based permissions controlling purchasing authority. Budget controls preventing overspending by department or user. Complete audit trails tracking all purchasing activity.
Quote Workflows
Request for Quote (RFQ) system with buyer-initiated and seller-initiated quotes. Negotiation workflows allowing back-and-forth quote refinement. Bulk pricing and volume discounts embedded in quotes. Quote expiration and renewal workflows.
Requisition Lists
Shopping lists created by buyers for future procurement. Shared requisition lists enabling team collaboration on purchases. Convert requisition lists to orders with single click. Track historically ordered products for reordering.
Shared Catalogues
Customer-specific product visibility controlling which products each B2B customer can purchase. Role-based catalogue access restricting categories by user responsibility. Volume-based pricing with automatic discounts at purchase thresholds. Negotiated pricing per customer or customer group.
Customer-Specific Pricing
Tiered pricing structures based on customer group, purchase volume, or negotiated contracts. Contract-based pricing with term limits and automatic price adjustments. Seasonal pricing variations and promotional pricing by customer. Complete price transparency showing pricing rationale.
Purchase Order Management
Purchase order workflows with approval hierarchies. PO history and reorder from previous orders. Integration with ERP systems for order fulfillment and inventory synchronisation. Custom PO fields tracking business-specific information.
Bulk Ordering
Quick Order module for entering multiple SKUs with quantities simultaneously. CSV import for large order volumes. Recently ordered products for rapid reordering. Bulk price updates for contract customers.
Integration Capabilities
Seamless integration with ERP systems for real-time inventory, pricing, and fulfillment. CRM integration tracking customer interactions and sales pipeline. Accounting system integration automating invoicing and payment reconciliation.
Technology Stack
- Platform: Magento Enterprise 2.4.x / Adobe Commerce
- B2B Modules: Magento B2B features with custom extensions
- Backend: Custom modules for company hierarchy, quote workflows
- Frontend: React storefronts for superior mobile B2B experiences
- Integrations: ERP (SAP, NetSuite), CRM (Salesforce), accounting systems
- Databases: MySQL with optimised schemas for high-volume transaction support
- APIs: GraphQL, REST, custom integrations
Our B2B Approach
Business Analysis
Understand your purchasing workflows, customer segments, and pricing structures. Map current processes to Magento capabilities. Identify customisations required for unique business requirements.
Platform Configuration
Configure Magento B2B modules for company hierarchies, permissions, and workflows. Build custom extensions for business-specific functionality. Integrate ERP and CRM systems.
User Experience Design
Design workflows matching buyer expectations and procurement processes. Mobile-optimised experiences for on-the-go purchasing. Streamlined checkout reducing friction in high-volume ordering.
Testing & Deployment
Comprehensive testing of purchasing workflows, pricing accuracy, and system integrations. Load testing for concurrent user scenarios. Training for your sales and customer success teams.
Business Benefits
- Increased Order Value: Volume-based pricing and customer-specific catalogues maximise transaction size
- Faster Procurement: Streamlined ordering reduces buyer time-to-purchase by 40%
- Improved Customer Retention: Self-service purchasing with negotiated pricing increases loyalty
- Operational Efficiency: PO automation reduces administrative overhead by 60%
- Better Visibility: Complete order history and pricing transparency builds customer trust
B2B Success Metrics
- Order Frequency: Increase repeat order frequency through streamlined reordering
- Average Order Value: 30-50% increases through tiered pricing and bulk discounts
- Customer Retention: 25%+ retention improvements through superior B2B experiences
- Time-to-Purchase: 40% reduction in buyer time spent placing orders
- Administrative Overhead: 60% reduction in order processing costs
Use Cases
Wholesale Distributors: Sell to retailers and resellers with volume pricing and bulk ordering. PO workflows and payment terms management.
Manufacturers: B2B marketplaces connecting manufacturers with procurement teams. Custom pricing by customer and volume-based discounts.
Professional Services: Procurement platforms for corporate purchasing departments. Budget controls and approval hierarchies.
Food & Beverage: Restaurant suppliers and distributors selling to hospitality businesses. Bulk ordering and recurring purchase workflows.
Industrial Supplies: B2B marketplaces for industrial equipment and supplies. Specification sheets, technical documentation, and complex configurations.
Why Choose Our B2B Solutions
Magento B2B Specialists: Certified Magento developers with 15+ years B2B e-commerce experience.
Enterprise-Ready: Designed for high-volume transactions, complex pricing, and multi-tier organisations.
Integration Expertise: ERP, CRM, and accounting system integrations ensuring end-to-end workflows.
Performance-Optimised: Handles thousands of concurrent B2B buyers and complex PO workflows.
Related Services
- Custom Development: Bespoke modules for unique B2B workflows
- Performance Optimisation: Database tuning for high-transaction-volume scenarios
- Multi-Store: Global B2B marketplaces serving multiple geographies and brands
- Marketplace: Multi-vendor B2B platforms connecting suppliers and buyers
Implementation Timeline
- Discovery & Analysis: 3-4 weeks
- Platform Configuration: 4-6 weeks
- Custom Development: 6-12 weeks depending on complexity
- Testing & Deployment: 2-4 weeks
Total project duration typically 4-6 months for complete B2B platform implementation.
Next Steps
Discuss your B2B requirements with our technical team. Let's explore how Magento can become your competitive advantage in B2B commerce.