B2B & Workflow Automation
B2B businesses have unique needs — and Magento 2 is flexible enough to meet them with the right setup. This category is dedicated to helping you implement robust B2B workflows, automate approval processes, and build custom business logic.
From handling multi-user accounts to setting budget thresholds and integrating approval chains, we’ll show you how to streamline operations and reduce manual work. If you're selling to professional buyers or large organizations, these articles are tailored to make your Magento store smarter and more efficient.
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May 23, 2025
How to Implement a Custom "Order Approval Workflow" for B2B Stores
Running a B2B store on Magento 2? You probably deal with complex purchasing processes where orders need approval before processing. Unlike B2C, B2B transactions often involve multiple decision-makers—managers, procurement teams, or finance departments—who need to review and approve purchases before they’re finalized.
Magento 2’s default setup doesn’t include a built-in order approval workflow, but with some customization, you can create a seamless approval process tailored to your business needs. In this guide, we’ll walk through how to implement a custom order approval workflow step by step.
Why You Need an Order Approval Workflow
Before diving into the code, let’s understand why this feature is crucial for B2B stores:
- Prevents Unauthorized Purchases: Ensures only approved orders proceed.
- Multi-Level Approvals: Allows different
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May 23, 2025
Why Integrate Magento 2 with ERP Systems?
Running an eCommerce store on Magento 2 is great, but managing inventory, orders, and customer data manually? Not so much. That’s where ERP systems like SAP, NetSuite, or Microsoft Dynamics come in. They handle the heavy lifting—stock management, financials, and supply chain—while Magento takes care of the front-end shopping experience.
Integrating Magento 2 with an ERP system means:
- ✅ Real-time sync of orders, inventory, and customer data
- ✅ Automated workflows (no more manual CSV imports!)
- ✅ Better accuracy in stock levels and pricing
- ✅ Faster order processing with fewer errors
But how do you actually connect them? Let’s break it down step by step.
Integration Methods: APIs, Extensions, or Custom Code?
There are three main ways to link Magento 2 with an ERP:
- Using