--- title: "B2B e-commerce agency for chemicals | ECOPLAN" description: "ECOPLAN, B2B e-commerce agency for the chemical industry: shop and customer portal with safety data sheets, dangerous goods rules, containers, batches and ERP terms." url: "https://www.ecoplan.com/en/industries/chemicals.php" --- # B2B e-commerce agency for the chemical industry ECOPLAN supports chemical companies and manufacturers in digitalizing their sales, service, and ordering processes and connects digital solutions with existing ERP and company systems. [Request a project](#contact) [Book a call directly](/en/contact/book-a-call.php) B2B e-commerce Customer portals Order automation ERP integration AI applications ![B2B web shop for the chemical industry with containers and safety data sheet](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/hero-chemie-en.svg) B2B web shop for the chemical industry with containers and safety data sheet ## Special requirements in digital chemical sales In chemical sales, it is not enough to put products and prices online. In projects for chemical companies, ECOPLAN has implemented the following, among other things: ![Icon for safety data sheets](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/icons/file-warning.svg) Safety data sheets ### Safety data sheets per product and language, automatically up to date in the shop and customer portal ![Icon for hazardous substance labeling and dangerous goods rules](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/icons/triangle-alert.svg) Hazardous substance labeling and dangerous goods rules ### Hazardous substance labeling and dangerous goods rules directly in the ordering process ![Icon for container sizes and minimum quantities](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/icons/container.svg) Container sizes and minimum quantities ### Container sizes and minimum quantities control what can be ordered and in what quantity ![Icon for batch-related information](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/icons/scan-search.svg) Batch-related information ### Batch-related information available for each order ![Icon for customer-specific terms and approvals](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/icons/shield-check.svg) Customer-specific terms and approvals ### Customer-specific terms and approvals directly from the ERP ![Icon for delivery and order blocks](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/icons/ban.svg) Delivery and order blocks ### Delivery and order blocks for specific customers, products, or countries, for example due to embargoes, sanctions, or export control regulations ## Solutions for chemical companies Depending on the business model and product portfolio, different digital applications are the focus. Especially relevant are solutions that reliably map complex terms, recurring orders, product information, and ERP-driven processes. For chemical companies, ECOPLAN mainly implements: ![Icon for B2B e-commerce / B2B web shop](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/icons/shopping-cart.svg) B2B e-commerce / B2B web shop ### B2B e-commerce / B2B web shop Provide customer-specific product ranges, prices, and terms digitally and connect orders directly with existing business processes. ![Icon for customer portals](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/icons/layout-dashboard.svg) Customer portals ### Customer portals Make order information, documents, delivery information, and other services centrally accessible to business customers. ![Icon for order automation](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/icons/repeat-2.svg) Order automation ### Order automation Make recurring demand and standardized ordering processes more efficient and automate them to a greater degree. ![Icon for product information & documentation](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/icons/file-text.svg) Product information & documentation ### Product information & documentation Provide technical documents, data sheets, certificates, and other product-related information in a structured way. ![Icon for AI applications](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/icons/sparkles.svg) AI applications ### AI applications Connect AI applications with product, customer, and order data and make them usable for consulting, service, and internal processes. ![Icon for ERP & system integration](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/icons/plug.svg) ERP & system integration ### ERP & system integration Integrate existing systems and business logic into digital processes and avoid additional data silos. ![Icon for PunchOut](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/icons/arrow-left-right.svg) PunchOut ### PunchOut Connect B2B web shops with customers' procurement systems via **OCI and cXML** and support existing procurement and approval processes. ## Integration with existing systems Prices, terms, container sizes, batches, and orders come from the ERP, safety data sheets and certificates from the DMS, and technical product data from the PIM. Delivery blocks and approvals are taken from the leading systems, so no rule has to be maintained twice. **ERP, e.g.:** SAP ![abas logo](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/logo-abas.svg) abas ![Infor logo](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/logo-infor.svg) Infor ![proALPHA logo](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/logo-proalpha.svg) proALPHA ![Microsoft Dynamics NAV logo](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/logo-microsoft-dynamics-nav-business-central.svg) Microsoft Dynamics NAV ![Oracle logo](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/logo-oracle.svg) Oracle ![Animated product page for isopropanol in an IBC container: price and availability come live from the ERP, the product data from the PIM, the safety data sheet from the DMS](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/chemie-produktseite-dms-erp-pim-animiert-en.svg) Product page for isopropanol in an IBC container: price and availability from the ERP, product data from the PIM, safety data sheet from the DMS **PIM, e.g.** : ![Akeneo logo](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/logo-akeneo.svg) Akeneo ![Pimcore logo](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/logo-pimcore.svg) Pimcore Centric PXM **Other systems:** DMS E-procurement custom specialist systems [More on ERP & system integration](/en/integration/) ## ECOPLAN chemical projects in practice ![Oest logo](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/referenzen/ohne-schutzraum-schwarz/oest.svg) Oest ### Oest - Chemicals B2B web shop with SAP integration, implemented and taken live within four months. [View Oest case study](/en/references/oest.php) ![TIB Chemicals logo](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/referenzen/ohne-schutzraum-schwarz/tib-chemicals.svg) TIB Chemicals ### TIB Chemicals - Chemicals Since 2017, ECOPLAN has supported TIB Chemicals' B2B web shop with SAP integration. ![Obermeier logo](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/referenzen/ohne-schutzraum-schwarz/obermeier.svg) Obermeier ### Obermeier / KORA - Chemicals Self-service portal with product information, order status, delivery information, and 24/7 ordering. [View B2B e-commerce case studies](/en/references/) Project inquiry ## Want to digitalize sales and service in the chemical industry? ECOPLAN supports chemical companies in designing and implementing integrated B2B solutions, from B2B e-commerce and customer portals through PunchOut and order automation to ERP integration and AI applications. **Simply fill out the form. We will get back to you within 2 business days.** If you would rather talk directly, book an appointment with us. You will receive an initial expert assessment, in 30 minutes by video conference. [Book a call directly](/en/contact/book-a-call.php) ## FAQ – Frequently asked questions ### What are the special features of digital sales in the chemical industry? In digital chemical sales, safety data sheets must be available per product and language, and hazardous substance labeling and dangerous goods rules belong in the ordering process. Added to this are container sizes and minimum quantities, batch-related information, and delivery and order blocks, for example due to embargoes or export control. ECOPLAN maps these requirements in the B2B web shop and in the customer portal. ### Where do prices, batches, and safety data sheets in the chemical web shop come from? In ECOPLAN's chemical web shop, prices, terms, container sizes, batches, and orders come from the ERP, safety data sheets and certificates from the DMS, and technical product data from the PIM. The data is maintained where it is the leading source and is not duplicated in the shop. ### Which chemical projects has ECOPLAN implemented? Among other things, ECOPLAN implemented a combined B2B and B2C shop for Oest, which went live in four months with SAP integration. Other customers in the chemical industry include TIB Chemicals, KORA, and Pfinder. ### How can embargoes and export controls be handled in the chemical web shop? ECOPLAN implements delivery and order blocks for specific customers, products, or countries, for example due to embargoes, sanctions, or export control regulations. Delivery blocks and approvals are taken from the leading systems. This way, no rule has to be maintained twice. ### How can chemical companies provide data sheets and certificates digitally to business customers? ECOPLAN provides safety data sheets per product and language, automatically up to date, in the shop and in the customer portal. Data sheets, certificates, and other product-related information are also made accessible in a structured way. The documents come from the DMS, the technical product data from the PIM. ### How can a chemical web shop be connected to key accounts' procurement systems? ECOPLAN connects B2B web shops to customers' procurement systems via PunchOut using OCI and cXML. Customers' existing procurement and approval processes are supported in the process. Customer-specific terms and approvals continue to come directly from the ERP.