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Examples of B2B eCommerce Catalog Sites

Updated April 10, 2024

The Benefits of Custom B2B eCommerce Product Catalogs

Why not have a custom B2B eCommerce solution that can grow with and enhance your business, rather than you adapting your business to an off-the-shelf eCommerce?
Clarity B2B ecommerce examplesHistorically, the definition of eCommerce is commonly understood as commercial transactions conducted electronically. The fact of the matter is eCommerce can provide so many more significant benefits to organizations than just transactions, especially for B2B (business-to-business) specific companies, no matter what B2B eCommerce definition you're using.

Advanced site analytics can give insight into consumer behavior that influences purchasing decisions and automated integrations increase efficiency that results in greater employee productivity and a rise in revenue, to name just a couple. Clarity is an industry-leading expert when it comes to employing impactful eCommerce solutions for medium to enterprise-level establishments.

Typically, it only takes a quick Google search to identify business-to-consumer eCommerce tools and out-of-the-box solutions. What most organizations don’t realize is that when they continue to grow, the infrastructure fails to scale with the original solution.

At Clarity, we provide top-of-the-line business solutions, such as a B2B product catalog, that work seamlessly the very first time and continue to work that way as your organization grows. Our familiarity in implementing 1000+ projects allows us to share some valuable customer successes.
Here are a Couple of Our Clients

B2B eCommerce Examples

The Newton Group's Master Distributor Portal

The Newton Group, Custom B2B ecommerce Dealer Sales Web Development ProjectThe Newton Group is a master distributor of eyewear to over 2,500 eyecare professionals. Chances are when you go to your Optometrist, they order your glasses or contacts from them. The issue is how to make it quick and easy for 2,500 affiliate partners to be able to order quickly and easily from over one million SKUs.

Clarity installed their eCommerce platform, Clarity eCommerce™, and created a completely custom partner ordering portal. They split out the shipping so an Optometrist could order your glasses and have them shipped directly to your home while filling up inventory at their store in the mall. Custom reporting provides business intelligence reports to all the partners so they know how they stack up in sales compared to all the other partners. This online portal in just a few years helped them grow from less than $500,000 in online sales to over $200 million.

 

Horsetrailers.net — Custom Dealer Sales

Horsetrailers.net, Custom B2B ecommerce portal with over 1million SKUs, 2,500 affiliatesHorsetrailers.net wanted to deliver a better and more unique and custom B2B eCommerce shopping experience to end users purchasing horse trailers. This experience excited many dealers who were trying to push their trailers but struggling to find and close buyers. This B2B custom dealers portal allows dealers to bulk import their products into the eCommerce product catalog, advertise in the dealer and manufacturer directory, and purchase ads.

Clarity installed the latest version of their product catalog management software, Clarity eCommerce™, and delivered a highly user-friendly shopping experience for users to be able to search and find the trailer they want from all the manufacturers. The experience also improved the dealers' ability to showcase and push more items quickly to a larger audience. We went on to design their logo, branding, investor package, and print collateral and helped them sell their company to an investor, which was their ultimate end goal with the project.

 

Zebra Imaging — Custom Product Sales

Zebra Imaging, B2B ecommerce Web Development ProjectZebra Imaging has patented advances in lasers and image processing which enables them to create lifelike holographic imagery from 3D digital data. In order to be more effective, Zebra needed an optimal back-end workflow, and this had to integrate with their B2B eCommerce platform to handle these custom and complex orders. Their main hurdle was communicating the amount of data between the customer and the purchase order because the products are extremely custom.

Clarity delivered a streamlined checkout process that made Zebra's sales process more efficient. The B2B eCommerce portal included automated integration to QuickBooks and manufacturing ticket tracking tools. The result was an increase in online ordering and a more intuitive system for Zebra and its customers.

 

Orange Octopus Company — International Sales

Orange Octopus, B2B ecommerce Web Development ProjectOrange Octopus Company eliminates barriers associated with international sales through a wide range of solutions. The Orange Octopus project included coordinating their international sales with a complex array of custom B2B eCommerce specifications. Orange Octopus consulted with Clarity in hopes of creating a scalable offering for its customers.

Clarity delivered a turnkey shopping cart solution for Orange Octopus to offer its customers domestically, and globally. A combination of international shipping calculations and custom features truly helped Orange Octopus grow their product offerings.

 

Airborn — Enterprise B2B eCommerce Catalog

Airborn, B2B ecommerce Web Development ProjectAirborn is a full-service global electronic interconnect manufacturer and distributor. Airborn desperately needed a more user-friendly website and B2B eCommerce portal to drive revenue. Clarity delivered a website refresh which included a brand-new product catalog. This new and improved side eliminated former catalog errors and enhanced the user experience. Airborn’s eCommerce site was built on Microsoft ASP.Net and was able to cover all of their custom requirements.

 

Over 1,300 Successful Projects

B2B eCommerce Development

The ability for a company's front-end and back-end systems to interact with one another will pay significant dividends across the organization

Clarity Ventures has experience delivering multifaceted B2B (business to business) product catalogs, shopping cart solutions, and fully integrating sites’ front ends with their respective ERP and CRMs. The ability of a company's front-end and back-end systems to interact with one another will pay significant dividends across the organization.

If you're ready to make the most of digital catalog management—whether it's in addition to print catalogs or to switch to a better customer experience with online catalogs—Clarity is here to help. Get in touch with us for a complimentary, no-pressure discovery session. We'll walk you through the process of creating a B2B eCommerce catalog.

 

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FAQ

 

Using a B2B product catalog eCommerce site offers several advantages for businesses engaged in wholesale or bulk transactions:

  1. Efficient Ordering Process: Simplifies the procurement process by allowing businesses to place bulk orders online, reducing paperwork and manual effort.

  2. Customizable Pricing: Offers negotiated pricing based on order quantities, customer tiers, or contract terms, ensuring competitive rates and discounts.

  3. 24/7 Availability: Provides round-the-clock access to product catalogs, enabling businesses to browse and order at their convenience, irrespective of time zones.

  4. Detailed Product Information: Displays comprehensive product descriptions, specifications, and images, aiding informed purchasing decisions.

  5. Integration Capabilities: Integrates with backend systems like ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) or inventory management software, ensuring seamless data flow and accurate order processing.

  6. Enhanced Customer Experience: Allows businesses to create personalized accounts, manage user roles, and track order history, fostering better customer relationships.

  7. Scalability: Adapts to business growth by accommodating an expanding product range and increasing transaction volumes without compromising performance.

  8. Secure Transactions: Utilizes robust security measures such as encryption and secure payment gateways, ensuring confidentiality and integrity of transactions.

Leveraging a B2B product catalog eCommerce site streamlines operations, improves accessibility to products, optimizes pricing strategies, and enhances overall efficiency in B2B transactions.

 

To get started with a B2B product catalog eCommerce site for your business, follow these steps:

  1. Research Providers: Explore reputable B2B eCommerce solution providers that align with your business needs and industry requirements.

  2. Evaluate Features: Identify key features such as customizable pricing, integration capabilities, scalability, and security measures.

  3. Choose a Platform: Select a platform that offers the desired features and suits your budget. Consider platforms like Shopify Plus, Magento, or specialized B2B eCommerce solutions.

  4. Customization: Customize the platform to reflect your brand identity, including product catalog structure, pricing models, and user interface.

  5. Integrate Systems: Integrate the eCommerce site with existing ERP or inventory systems for seamless data flow.

  6. Launch and Test: Deploy the platform, populate it with products, and conduct thorough testing before going live.

  7. Training and Support: Provide training to staff and ensure access to ongoing technical support for smooth operations.

 

B2B product catalog eCommerce sites are generally suitable for a wide range of businesses engaged in wholesale, manufacturing, distribution, and procurement activities. However, their suitability can vary based on specific business needs and industry characteristics.

Businesses that benefit most from B2B eCommerce platforms typically include:

  1. Manufacturers and Suppliers: Companies producing goods and selling in bulk to distributors or retailers.

  2. Wholesalers and Distributors: Entities involved in distributing products to retailers or directly to businesses.

  3. Service Providers: Businesses offering services tailored to other businesses, such as IT services, consulting, or marketing agencies.

  4. Procurement Departments: Large organizations requiring streamlined procurement processes for sourcing goods and services.

  5. Healthcare and Hospitality: Industries needing to manage large inventories of supplies and equipment efficiently.

While B2B eCommerce platforms offer significant advantages in terms of efficiency, scalability, and customization, it's important for businesses to evaluate specific platform features and customization options to ensure alignment with their unique requirements and operational processes. Some industries or businesses with highly specialized needs may benefit from customized or industry-specific B2B eCommerce solutions.

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Stephen Beer is a Content Writer at Clarity Ventures and has written about various tech industries for nearly a decade.He is determined to demystify HIPAA, integration, and eCommerce with easy-to-read, easy-to-understand articles to help businesses make the best decisions.

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