B2B or eCommerce B2B + B2C platform for the industrial automation industry
A complex technical catalog, used and new products, customers from all over Europe, and growing pressure to be present in the marketplace – these are no match for a ready-made store template. We design systems that support complex commercial processes and B2B and B2C sales from a single administration panel.
We know the biggest challenges of online sales in the industrial automation industry
A technical catalog that requires precise attribution
Electrical, mechanical and environmental parameters must be described accurately and consistently – an error in component specification can cost the customer huge losses if production is halted.
New and used products and repair services in one system
Handling several technical states of the same product on one catalog card is a non-standard problem that requires a non-standard approach to the data model.
Expansion into foreign marketplaces
Synchronizing offers, prices and stock levels with eBay or Amazon in several countries simultaneously requires integration that works autonomously and does not involve the team for every update.
Special orders and long lead times
Made-to-order products, partial fulfillments, and non-standard delivery times must be handled by the system – not by a salesperson explaining to the customer over the phone.
integrations
Integration with applications.
We have implemented online stores based on Magento 2 , which we integrated with, among others, Comarch Optima, Comarch XL, SAP, Streamsoft Prestiż, Subiekt GT, Subiekt Nexo, WF–Mag, Symfonia, Akeneo, iMoje, Credit Agricole installments, ING leasing, Klarna, Przelewy24, PayNow, PayPal, Stripe.
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Why Cognize eCommerce B2B agency?
We specialize in digitizing B2B sales for medium-sized and large companies – manufacturers and distributors. Our offering is distinguished by three substantive pillars:
A consultant who cares about the quality of your project
Each project is led by an experienced consultant – a former e-commerce manager from the B2B industry. This ensures that the implementation is led by someone who understands the day-to-day operations, challenges, and needs of your company.
“Flexible Accelerators” that reduce implementation costs and time
When implementing systems, we use ready-made "accelerators." These are systems and modules we've developed ourselves, based on open technologies. They reduce costs and shorten implementation time while remaining fully configurable to your unique needs.
Narrow specialization = we have already completed a project similar to your needs
Over 100 completed projects have allowed us to understand the specifics of companies operating in the B2B (often combined with B2C) sector. As a result, we have reference implementations and customer reviews for 92% of our inquiries.
Inquiries
How does the request for quotation work?
We take responsibility for our clients' businesses.
Our approach and effective actions build partnerships that we mutually appreciate.
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Contact and talk about the project
Contact us and explain your needs. We'll gather all your requirements and discuss your project together (in person or via video call).
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Specification and planning
We'll work with you to develop project specifications during a workshop at your company. At the end of the meeting, we'll create documentation, a feature list, and a full project plan.
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Offer and implementation
We will respond to your specifications and present our offer. We will begin the project with a kick-off meeting, during which we will introduce the experts from our dedicated team and present the work schedule.
Scoping process
and project budget (free of charge)
The result of the recognition process is:
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Knowledge of Cognize's experience in similar projects
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Knowledge of customer needs
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Knowledge of the project implementation process
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Preliminary project estimate
Pre-implementation analysis process
(about 4 weeks)
The result of the Pre-Implementation Analysis Process is a planned project – Pre-Implementation Analysis*,
which includes:
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Technical Specifications (text document)
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List of functionalities
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Project budget and schedule
*The prepared Pre-Implementation Analysis is the property of the Client and may be used to perform market research and collect offers.
What else can we do for your company?
Cognize B2B eCommerce Agency - What do we do?
We offer services aimed at increasing revenue, optimizing processes and improving profitability.
Investment
Implementation and maintenance
integrations
Technology
B2B consulting
Not sure what system you need yet?
Before you decide on a specific technology, it's worth exploring which solution truly fits your sales model. Our experienced B2B eCommerce Manager consultants help companies choose the right direction—without predetermined answers. If you feel it's a good time for a consultation, learn what such a collaboration looks like.
Case Study
Discover our implementation for the industrial automation industry
Sellina implementation (eCommerce B2B / B2C system based on Magento engine) – launch of online sales in Poland, Europe and selected markets of South America and the Middle East
Klient
Adegis
Industry
Electrical engineering, industrial automation, industry
Range
Sellin implementation, Magento implementation, eCommerce consulting, Magneto integration with OMS, Magento integration with Comarch XL, branding, UX/UI design, design management, back-end development, front-end development, project management, naming
Experience
Experience in your industry
The electrical, heating, lighting, cosmetics, medical, motorcycle, automotive, FMCG, clothing, and sports industries are just some of the industries we have implemented. Ask about our experience in your industry.
What do our clients say about us?
Punctuality, flexibility, availability, professionalism (...)
In 2017, we began working with Cognize (KMK Group) on the BAST system. Since then, the project has been developed and managed with exemplary skill. Cognize's (KMK Group) work is characterized by timeliness, flexibility, availability, professionalism, and, most importantly, the ability to present complex programming solutions in an accessible format.
This cooperation has resulted in our development and stability.
This cooperation has resulted in our development and stability, and the form of business contacts based on mutual trust is increasingly rare today, yet extremely effective.
(…) we can now easily and effectively manage our product catalog (…)
Cognize provided us with two services: Digital Sales Transformation Consulting and PIM Implementation. They provided the necessary know-how and demonstrated methods for various business process integrations with PIM systems. Thanks to their expertise, we can now easily and effectively manage our product catalog while minimizing implementation costs.
They helped us understand our needs and proposed the best solution based on the analysis results.
Our collaboration with Cognize began with a consultation. At this stage, they helped us understand our needs and proposed the best solution based on the analysis results. Cognize then began implementing the final system. The project was conducted with a high level of communication, on time, and, most importantly, with the Cognize team's ongoing initiative.
Immediately after opening the new store, we saw an immediate increase in sales.
After launching the new online store, sales immediately increased. The Cognize team (formerly KMK Group) was able to manage the project independently, working with minimal involvement from the snowboard brand. Their independence and communication skills were also impressive.
(...) we recorded a dynamic increase in our company's turnover
(...) The e-commerce platform they created not only meets all our expectations but also provides enormous opportunities for future technological development. Thanks to the solid technical architecture and innovative features, we have seen dynamic growth in our company's turnover, which we attribute directly to the functionality of the new website. Excellent communication and high availability of the team ensured we could count on support at every stage of the project. (...)
FAQ
Frequently asked questions from industrial automation companies
How to build a B2B store for an automation parts distributor?
Three elements are key: precise technical attribution of products (ideally managed by PIM), integration with ERP in terms of stocks and prices, and handling non-standard product stocks – new, used and intended for repair.
For Adegis, we implemented a B2B + B2C eCommerce system on the Magento 2 engine, integrating it with Comarch ERP XL, more on this topic in our case study.
How to sell industrial automation components on foreign marketplaces?
Selling on foreign marketplaces or local industry platforms requires integration that automatically synchronizes offers, prices, and inventory between the store system and each sales channel. This means that updates in the ERP translate into current offers on the marketplace without manual intervention.
Which e-commerce platform is best for a complex technical product catalog?
It always depends on the specifics of the company, which is why we precede the selection of technology with a pre-implementation analysis during which we identify the actual needs.
However, based on our implementation experience in the industrial automation industry, combining Magento 2 with a PIM system—Akeneo or Ergonode—has proven to be the most effective. The PIM manages the data model and product attributes, while Magento handles sales. This architecture is scalable and eliminates the problem of inconsistent data across a large number of SKUs.
Do you have an idea, a ready specification or a business need?
Write to us. We will contact you within 24 hours.