B2B or eCommerce B2B + B2C platform for the electrical engineering industry
Installers are under time pressure to place orders, and your sales representative can't answer all the calls? We implement B2B platforms that give your customers access to current inventory and prices at any time—without involving your team for every order.
We know the biggest challenges of online sales in the electrical industry
Purchasing groups have their own rules
Joint orders from dozens of wholesalers, cost sharing and availability management across multiple suppliers simultaneously are processes that require a system designed specifically for this model.
A catalog with hundreds of thousands of items
With such a large product scale, searching, filtering and presenting the product range must be lightning fast – every second of loading means a lost order for an installer working under time pressure.
Installers order at any time, not just during business hours
Telephone and email as the only ordering channels mean you lose sales whenever a salesperson is unavailable – a self-service B2B system eliminates this problem completely.
Prices and stock levels at suppliers change daily
Synchronizing data from multiple wholesalers and manufacturers in real time is a necessary condition for the customer to see current availability, not data from 24 hours ago.
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.
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 companies in the electrical engineering industry
How to build a B2B system connecting multiple suppliers in the electrical industry?
We implemented exactly such a system for the Inter-Elektro purchasing group. The BAST platform integrates over 300 wholesalers and manufacturers, synchronizing inventory and prices in real time. A key element here is the architecture, which treats each supplier as a separate data source and presents the system with a single, coherent catalog.
How can an electrical wholesaler implement a B2B store for installers?
Above all, installers need quick access to current stock and prices, as well as the ability to place orders without contacting a salesperson. We build B2B platforms for registered contractors, integrated with wholesalers' ERPs, and capable of handling both current and deferred orders.
What is the BAST system and how does it work in the electrical industry?
BAST – Database of Current Stocks of Goods – is a dedicated B2B system designed and implemented by Cognize for the Inter-Elektro purchasing group. It connects over 300 entities in the electrical and lighting industry, enabling the sharing of information on product availability, group purchasing, and reporting. It is one of the largest systems of its kind in Poland.
Do you have an idea, a ready specification or a business need?
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