Foundation

Best platform for B2B eCommerce? Foundation offers flexibility and performance.

Foundation is a powerful, customisable eCommerce platform designed to support complex B2B needs. With its modular architecture and enterprise-grade capabilities, Foundation provides businesses with the flexibility to create tailored eCommerce solutions that scale.

Why choose Foundation for B2B?

Highly customisable – Adapt the platform to fit your unique business requirements.
Scalable and flexible – Grow your eCommerce operations without limitations.
Advanced B2B functionality – Manage bulk orders, contract pricing, and account-based purchasing.
Seamless integrations – Connect with ERP, CRM, and other essential business systems.
Performance-driven – Optimised for speed, security, and a seamless user experience.

Is Foundation the right platform for your B2B business?

If you need a flexible, scalable platform that can handle complex B2B processes, Foundation is a strong choice. Its adaptability makes it ideal for businesses looking for a tailored eCommerce experience.

Work with Foundation experts

At Rixxo, we specialise in building and optimising B2B eCommerce stores using Foundation. As a specialist Foundation agency, we:

Design and develop bespoke B2B eCommerce stores
Integrate Foundation with key business systems
Optimise for SEO and performance
Develop custom functionality
Provide ongoing support and strategy

Akeneo

Best platform for B2B eCommerce? Akeneo streamlines product information management.

Akeneo is a leading Product Information Management (PIM) solution designed to help businesses manage and optimise product data efficiently. For B2B eCommerce, where accurate, enriched, and centralised product information is essential, Akeneo provides the tools to improve product experiences and streamline operations.

Why choose Akeneo for B2B?

Centralised product data – Manage all product information in one place for consistency across sales channels.
Enhanced product experiences – Improve product content with rich descriptions, images, and attributes.
Seamless integrations – Connect Akeneo with your eCommerce platform, ERP, CRM, and other business systems.
Scalability for large catalogues – Handle thousands of SKUs and complex product structures with ease.
Multi-language and multi-channel support – Ensure accurate product information across different regions and platforms.

Is Akeneo the right platform for your B2B business?

If your business relies on accurate, enriched, and well-organised product data, Akeneo is a powerful solution. It helps businesses streamline operations, improve customer experiences, and scale efficiently.

Work with Akeneo experts

At Rixxo, we specialise in implementing and optimising Akeneo for B2B eCommerce. As a specialist Akeneo agency, we:

Implement and configure Akeneo PIM
Integrate Akeneo with key business tools
Optimise product data for B2B sales
Provide ongoing support and training

Foundation Objects / Endpoints

Inventory Management

Integrate to sync orders, manage SKUs, and track inventory in real-time between your platform and external systems.

Shipping

Automate order fulfillment, label printing, and tracking information updates by connecting to shipping management tools.

Workflow Automation

Set up triggers and automated workflows across apps, allowing order data and updates to flow seamlessly between systems like CRM, accounting, and notification tools.

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Connect with CRM platforms to manage customer data, track interactions, and automate updates on sales and customer status.

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

Sync product, customer, and order data in real time, ensuring smooth communication between the platform and your ERP system for finance, inventory, and supply chain management.

Payment Gateway

Securely handle payment processing by integrating with payment gateways to support a variety of methods and ensure compliance.

Product Information Management (PIM)

Centralize product data across catalogs, automate updates, and ensure accurate product information for your customers and sales team.

Order Management System (OMS)

Streamline complex order processing, including order splitting, backorders, and tracking fulfillment in real-time.

Akeneo Objects / Endpoints

Product Information Management (PIM)

Akeneo offers extensive Product Information Management (PIM) capabilities, which allow businesses to manage, enrich, and distribute their product data across multiple channels. The Akeneo PIM is designed to be highly adaptable, supporting integrations with a wide range of eCommerce platforms, ERPs, and other business systems through its robust API.

API Integration

Akeneo’s REST API provides a comprehensive set of endpoints that allow for the creation, retrieval, updating, and deletion of product information. These endpoints cover various aspects such as products, categories, attributes, media files, and more. The API supports standard HTTP verbs like GET, POST, PATCH, and DELETE, and it uses JSON for data exchange, ensuring compatibility and ease of integration with other systems.

eCommerce and Marketplace Integrations

Akeneo supports integrations with leading eCommerce platforms like Shopify, Magento, Salesforce Commerce Cloud, BigCommerce, and Shopware. These integrations allow businesses to seamlessly push enriched product data from Akeneo PIM to their online stores, ensuring consistency and reducing time-to-market.

Digital Asset Management (DAM)

Akeneo also integrates with Digital Asset Management systems to ensure that high-quality media assets are easily associated with product information. This ensures that all product-related images, videos, and documents are accessible and correctly linked across various sales channels.

Print and Catalog Management

For businesses that require print catalog capabilities, Akeneo offers integrations with print service providers, enabling efficient management of print materials like brochures and data sheets directly from the PIM.

Akeneo App Store and Custom Connectors

Akeneo provides a marketplace for pre-built connectors, making it easier to integrate with various third-party applications. If a specific connector is not available, businesses can develop custom connectors using the Akeneo API, which is designed to support such extensions with detailed guidance on best practices for development and integration.

A fast, reliable and scaleable Foundation/Akeneo integration process

We've been building integrations for over a decade. We've learned what it takes to get them done right, on time and on budget.

We take the time at the start of all integrations to understand the current manual process. Once we've captured your requirements we can manage the entire development process or work with other departments to efficiently deliver your integration.

You can read more about our process or get in touch to speak in person.

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