B2B and B2C layout differences
The Infor e-Commerce Customer Center in B2C setup shares the same elements with the B2B setup but with the following differences:
Layout Element/ Feature | B2B Customer Center | B2C Customer Center |
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Advanced Search | The Filter area on the Items page provides fields to enter the Item Number, Customer Item Number, Item Name. The Advanced Search option also provides Category and Manufacturer lists. | The Advance Search option is available on the item list page for each category. Clicking this button displays a search form to enter the Item Keyword, Brand Name, and Category. |
Brands | NA | The category list is extended with a sibling list including brands. When the Items page is reloaded for a brand, the category list expands to show the selected brand. |
Breadcrumb style of navigation |
Breadcrumb style of navigation is used from the Gallery page to the Item list page. For example: (Top level)>Tools>Painting>Brushes |
Breadcrumb style of navigation is used from the Gallery page to the Item list page. For example: (Top level)>Tools>Painting>Brushes |
Budget |
The budget feature is used to create budgets for a specific time frame. It is displayed as a quick link on the home page. It can also be accessed from the footer of the page on My Company > Budget. Note: The Budget feature is displayed for roles with
the "Budget Admin"
feature element.
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NA |
Campaigns | Campaigns are shown on the Home page. | Campaigns are shown on the Home page. |
Category rollover menu | The rollover menu is displayed on top of the screen. When selected, the menu expands to display categories. | The rollover menu is displayed on top of the screen. When selected, the menu expands to display categories. |
Display currency |
The currency in which you want to view the item prices can be selected from the Currency drop-down list present below the Language drop-down list on the footer of the home page. When a user selects a display currency, the prices are calculated based on the exchange rate for that currency and displayed. Note: The Currency drop-down list is displayed for roles
having the "Display Currency Selector" feature element.
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The currency in which you want to view the item prices can be selected from the Currency drop-down list present below the Language drop-down list on the footer of the home page. When a user selects a display currency, the prices are calculated based on the exchange rate for that currency and displayed. Note: The Currency drop-down list is displayed for roles
having the "Display Currency Selector" feature element.
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Favorite Items |
The quick link to favorite items, a heart-shaped icon, can be found at the right area of the screen. Favorite items can also be accessed from the Favorite Items tab on the home page. A link to favorite items can also be found at the footer of the page. Items can be added to the favorite list from the Item Details page. |
The quick link to favorite items, a heart-shaped icon, can be found at the right area of the screen. Favorite items can also be accessed from the Favorite Items tab on the home page. A link to favorite items can also be found at the footer of the page Items can be added to the favorite list from the Item Details page. |
Favorite Categories | Favorite categories can be accessed from the Favorite Categories tab on the home page. | Favorite categories can be accessed from the Favorite Categories tab on the home page. |
Footer menu |
The footer menu and sub menu include:
The footer menu contains the relevant sub menu. The display of the main menu and sub menu is determined by feature elements. |
The footer menu displays the following:
The footer menu contains the relevant sub menu. The display of the main menu and sub menu is determined by feature elements. |
Item List page |
Displays items in the selected category. The Item List page can be viewed in three different ways: the list view, thumbnail view, and grid view. From this page, the following tasks can be performed:
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Displays items in the selected category. The Item List page can be viewed in three different ways: the list view, thumbnail view, and grid view. From this page, the following tasks can be performed:
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Item Details page |
Displays details of an item. From this page, the following tasks can be performed:
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Displays details of an item. From this page, the following tasks can be performed:
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Language selection |
This option is shown as flags at the footer of the page. To change the language of the site, click on the relevant flag icon. |
This option is shown as flags at the footer of the page. To change the language of the site, select a language from the drop-down list. |
Login form | The login window is displayed by clicking the Login drop-down arrow at the upper right-hand corner of the home page. | The login window is displayed by clicking the Login drop-down arrow at the upper right-hand corner of the home page. |
Live Chat | This option is available in the bottom- right area of the screen. | This option is available in the bottom- right area of the screen. |
Market Type | Users registering with the Customer Center are assigned the default B2B market "B2B Worldwide." The Shop reflects item prices for the default market. |
Users registering with the Customer Center must select a market relevant to them. The Shop reflects item prices based on the market selected by users. If a user does not explicitly select any market from the drop-down list, the user is assigned the default B2C market "B2C Worldwide." |
Newsletter | This option can be accessed from the footer menu. | This option can be accessed from the footer menu. |
On Sale category | NA | On Sale category is listed along with other categories on the Shop categories menu. |
Quick links | Quick links are present on the home page. | Quick links are present on the home page. |
Quick links to Campaigns and News | Quick links to campaigns and news can be found at the center the home page. | Quick links to campaigns and news can be found at the center the home page. |
Quick Search |
This option can be found at the top of the page, after the Shop categories menu. This functionality provides additional filters – category and manufacturer – to narrow down your search. Note: The Quick Search
feature is available for users having a role with the "Item
List" feature element.
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This option can be found at the top of the page, after the Shop categories menu. This functionality provides additional filters – category and manufacturer – to narrow down your search. Note: The Quick Search feature is available for users having
a role with the "Item List" feature element.
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Shopping cart | The shopping cart can be found at the upper right-hand corner of the page. It shows detailed order lines. | The shopping cart can be found at the upper right-hand corner of the page. It shows detailed order lines. |
Store Finder |
This option can be found at the footer menu. Note: This feature requires the "View Store Finder" element.
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This option can be found at the footer menu. Note: This feature requires the "View Store Finder" element.
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Wishlist | NA | This option can be accessed through the footer menu or the user profile drop-down menu (top). |