Why B2B customers need a second route
Repeat buyers often know their SKUs before visiting a store. A quick-order tool lets them paste references, supply quantities, review matches and add items to a cart. It complements browsing rather than replacing the catalogue.
Support real input formats
Clients may paste Excel columns, tab-separated values or SKU;quantity pairs. Specify accepted formats and show a simple example. Preserve leading zeros and special characters such as + unless mapping rules are explicitly defined. Report unmatched references clearly.
Handle variants and packs
Parent product references may not identify a size or package. Resolve combination-level references and request a selection where ambiguous. Decide whether a pack adds one sellable item or separate components. Respect active status, multistore visibility and catalogue restrictions.
Reuse PrestaShop commercial rules
Let the cart apply customer groups, specific prices, taxes, currencies and minimum quantities. Validate availability when adding lines. Business customers may see different prices from guests, so the module must not create its own inconsistent pricing engine.
Make feedback precise
Provide a clear grid for reference, description, availability, quantity and result. Support keyboard input and mobile screens. Report successes and failures per line, including duplicate or invalid items, rather than a misleading global success message.
Plan a small maintainable release
Start with SKU input and cart addition. Add CSV imports, recurring lists or ERP connectivity only when real use cases justify the complexity. Track failure reasons and confirm checkout remains unchanged.
Review checklist
- Define input format
- Test variants and references
- Reuse pricing rules
- Report each-line results
- Verify cart additions
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Practical next steps
Before making changes, record your versions, business constraints and reproducible issues. I can help with PrestaShop development, or you can describe your project on the contact page. The goal is a tested, maintainable improvement rather than another unnecessary dependency.