Glossary
- API-FirstArchitectural principle in which all functions of a platform are consistently provided via standardized interfaces (APIs).
- Approval workflowsRule-based approval processes for orders, budgets or offers in B2B commerce.
- avanta SaaS (B2B e-commerce)Cloud-based, individually managed operation of a B2B commerce platform without local installation, in which avanta is operated in a dedicated, controlled instance.
- B2B e-commerceElectronic commerce between companies with individual prices, complex workflows and ERP integrations for business customers.
- B2B e-commerce platformSpecialized software for online trading between companies with individual prices, workflows and ERP integration.
- B2B shopDigital sales interface for B2B orders that is embedded in processes, roles and ERP systems as part of a B2B commerce platform.
- Customer portalSelf-service platform for business customers with individual conditions, order history and ERP-integrated processes in the B2B environment.
- Customized prices & conditionsFunction for mapping individual price, discount and condition logic per customer in B2B commerce.
- Customized product rangesFunction for controlling visible products and catalogs per customer or customer group.
- cXML-PunchOutOpen XML protocol for Punchout catalogs with bidirectional ERP synchronization independent of the manufacturer.
- ERP-FirstERP-First E-Commerce: Central real-time synchronization of prices, stock & customer data for B2B stores - efficient, error-free & directly connected to your ERP system.
- OCI-PunchOutSAP-specific protocol that seamlessly returns buyers from supplier stores to their SAP ERP and automatically transfers shopping baskets.
- Open Source (B2B E-Commerce)Open, expandable software basis for individual B2B e-commerce platforms that enables customizability, transparency and long-term investment security.
- Order app (B2B)Mobile application for ERP-integrated recording of B2B orders directly at the point of need.
- Order automation (IoT / sensor technology)Automated triggering of B2B orders based on consumption, IoT or sensor data.
- Role & rights management (B2B)Function for controlling access rights, roles and responsibilities within B2B commerce applications.
- SaaSCloud-based software model in which several customers share a standardized platform and updates are provided centrally and automatically.
- SAP-IntegrationSeamless, system-leading connection of SAP systems to a B2B commerce platform.
- ScalabilityAbility of a B2B commerce platform to stably map growing requirements for users, product ranges, processes, integrations and countries.
- Spare parts service / After Sales PortalDigital platform for ERP-integrated management, search and ordering of spare parts in B2B after-sales.