An effective industrial ecommerce platform should have a range of features for managing online sales. Product catalog management: Product catalogs are a central repository for updating and maintaining product information across digital channels. Order management: Order processing and fulfillment to shipment tracking and returns management. Pricing: Custom quote generation, dynamic pricing, volume discounts and contract pricing. Inventory management: Track inventory levels and manage stock efficiently. Integrations: API integrations enable different systems and applications to exchange data, such as your payment gateway and accounting software. Security: A digital commerce platform should include security features such as SSL encryption, fraud detection and PCI compliance. Analytics and reporting: Analytics and reporting tools to monitor KPIs and identify areas for improvement.