the headless B2B ecommerce platform

the ecommerce platform built for manufacturers

Welcome to the API economy... integrate with ERPs and third-party data sources to present a personalized experience for B2B buyers.

Manufacturers and distributors need the flexibility to manage constant change: changing customer expectations, product launches, new third-party integrations, and mergers and acquisitions. Znode’s API-first architecture and unique data model give B2B merchants the flexibility to grow at scale.

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Meet changing business needs faster than ever

Unlike the traditional approach to ecommerce, where the front-end and back-end have limited flexibility, design constraints, and pre-defined experiences, the front-end and back-end layer of a headless ecommerce platform is decoupled from the core engine. Administrators have the freedom of unmatched customization and flexibility. This same architecture also makes integrations easier, empowering administrators with the flexibility and freedom to prepare for whatever comes next, including IoT and the API economy.

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Native APIs and seamless integrations

While a lot of ecommerce platforms claim to be headless, most do not have a multitude of developed and easily exposed APIs. With more than 1,200 native APIs, Znode is the definitive headless commerce platform. By running on headless architecture, APIs surround the main engine and core ecommerce libraries, providing a robust and easy-to-consume layer. Znode integrates into existing websites, mobile applications, back office systems, ERPs, CRMs – anything. Don’t have an existing CMS? Use Znode’s native CMS. Ready to create a seamless customer experience? This is the platform.

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Updates, not upgrades

No more expensive upgrades or holding off on upgrades and functionality. Znode’s headless architecture allows for consistent functional updates, not upgrades. This is sustainable ecommerce. Spend more on marketing experiences and less on upgrades.

Easy integrations

Easily access APIs to manage integrations. The Znode API allows for integration with third-party systems, legacy infrastructure, and unique shopping experiences, providing increased flexibility and speed-to-market.

More extensible

Znode has a native connector framework that supports ERPs and other applications. The API serves as the outer boundary of Znode and can be used to extend the .NET ecommerce platform.

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Znode's multi-store capabilities allow for the easy creation and management of distributor portals. Create custom catalogs and pricing rules with ease, manage videos, product information, and more in one platform while providing an easy-to-use search-driven experience for channels.

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Power commerce and content from one platform with Znode. Utilize Znode’s built-in product information management system (PIM) to manage product information, catalogs and unique content. Znode makes all product information and content easily searchable and offers a suite of built-in B2B features to improve the experience.

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Easily launch regional stores and apply unique catalogs, themes, currencies, languages, warehouses, tax, or shipping rules. Leverage the best ecommerce platform for manufacturers with Znode's multi-store capabilities to manage global distributor portals all from one administration console.

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Manufacturers can quickly standup storefronts and test new business models, test new support models for channels such as creating B2B2B storefronts on behalf of distributors, and utilize the headless nature of Znode supports industrial ecommerce connecting to machines, kiosks, apps, and devices.

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Znode was made for manufacturing and designed to easily integrate with manufacturing ERPs. Znode includes a built-in extension engine to make connections into ERPs easier and allows for logging and management from one administration console.

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the znode engine

Several layers and components comprise Znode’s B2B ecommerce platform:

SERVICES

This layer sits just below the REST API and is responsible for invoking logic from the business libraries and aggregating data.

BUSINESS LIBRARIES

Components that contain all of the primary logic for the Znode ecommerce platform.

PROVIDER ENGINE

The heart of the Znode platform–a primary spot for extensibility and customization.

SITE SEARCH

Znode has a fast and powerful search engine built using ElasticSearch, the industry-standard search engine library.

DATA ACCESS

All data for Znode is stored in Microsoft’s SQL Server database and is retrieved using the Entity Framework, along with custom stored procedures.

 

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