Customer-specific assortment
A customer-specific assortment defines which items are offered to a customer. Selection, prices and access rights need to fit together in the shop.
A customer-specific assortment is the selection of items intended for a customer or customer group. In a digital shop, it determines which products are offered to that customer. The selection is distinct from a catalogue's product information and current stock levels.
Define the selection for the account
In a fictional dealer portal, company A receives the standard assortment and an additional product series. Company B sees only the standard assortment. An order must be checked against the selection for the company account being used. The two companies can use the same shop and still have different product selections.
Shopify describes B2B catalogues for selecting products and prices. The specific account-to-catalogue mapping depends on the system. Specify where that mapping is maintained and when a change takes effect. A product recommendation alone does not establish assortment authorisation; an offered item is not automatically available for delivery.
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Related terms
- Product catalogueA product catalogue organises range information for search and selection. Catalogue entry, inventory availability and channel publication are separate data.
- Catalogue access permissionCatalogue access permission governs access to a catalogue and its contents. A visible link or a successful sign-in alone is insufficient verification.
- Delivery capabilityDelivery capability describes whether a specific request can be fulfilled. A stock value alone does not fully answer questions of quantity, destination and time.
- Order historyOrder history shows previous orders within an agreed account scope. Old prices, current availability and current processing remain separate information.
- Dealer portalA dealer portal gives affiliated dealers digital access to agreed information and workflows. Its scope and company assignment need to be clear.
- Billing addressThe billing address is a separate address in an order or invoicing process. It must not be accidentally swapped with the delivery address.
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