--- title: "B2B e-commerce agency for tools | ECOPLAN" description: "ECOPLAN is the B2B e-commerce agency for tool manufacturers and tool dealers: B2B web shop, product catalog, PunchOut, and order automation with terms from the ERP." url: "https://www.ecoplan.com/en/industries/tools.php" --- # B2B e-commerce agency for tool manufacturers and tool dealers ECOPLAN supports manufacturers and suppliers of tools in digitalizing sales, service, and ordering processes, and connects digital solutions with existing ERP and enterprise systems. [Request a project](#contact) [Book a call directly](/en/contact/book-a-call.php) B2B e-commerce Customer portal PunchOut Order automation ERP integration ![B2B web shop for tools and machining with tiered pricing](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/hero-werkzeug-en.svg) B2B web shop for tools and machining with tiered pricing ## Special requirements in the tool industry Large product ranges, many variants, and recurring orders shape tool sales. In projects for tool manufacturers, ECOPLAN has implemented, among other things: ![Icon for around 250,000 products and variants](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/icons/package.svg) Around 250,000 products and variants ### Around 250,000 products and variants , delivered across 30 websites for 20 countries and multiple brands, each with two to three languages, high-performing and findable via technical attributes and filters ![Icon for order automation via tool dispensing machines](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/icons/repeat-2.svg) Order automation via tool dispensing machines ### Order automation via tool dispensing machines that turn withdrawals at the customer's site directly into reorders ![Icon for PunchOut via OCI and cXML](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/icons/arrow-left-right.svg) PunchOut via OCI and cXML ### PunchOut via OCI and cXML for customers who order from their procurement systems ![Icon for customer-specific prices and product ranges](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/icons/badge-percent.svg) Customer-specific prices and product ranges ### Customer-specific prices and product ranges directly from the ERP ## Solutions for the tool industry and tool dealers Depending on the business model, different digital applications take priority. Particularly relevant are solutions for large product ranges, technical product search, customer-specific terms, and efficient ordering processes. For tool manufacturers and dealers, 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 Map extensive product ranges, variants, and customer-specific prices digitally and connect orders directly to existing business processes. ![Icon for digital product catalogs](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/icons/book-open.svg) Digital product catalogs ### Digital product catalogs Provide technical attributes, variants, accessories, and other product information in a structured way and make products quick to find. ![Icon for customer portals](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/icons/layout-dashboard.svg) Customer portals ### Customer portals Provide order information, documents, delivery information, and other services centrally for business customers. ![Icon for PunchOut](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/icons/arrow-left-right.svg) PunchOut ### PunchOut Integrate tool product ranges directly into customers' procurement systems via OCI or cXML. ![Icon for order automation](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/icons/repeat-2.svg) Order automation ### Order automation Capture recurring demand via scanners, apps, Kanban, dispensing machines, or other automated processes and connect it with ERP processes. ![Icon for ERP & system integration](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/icons/plug.svg) ERP & system integration ### ERP & system integration Integrate product, customer, price, and order data from existing enterprise systems into digital processes. ## Integration with existing company systems In the tool industry, product data, variants, prices, and orders reside in the ERP or PIM. ECOPLAN connects these systems and dispensing machines directly, without duplicate data maintenance. **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 [More about ERP & system integration](/en/integration/) ![Product page for HSS twist drill 8 mm with price and availability live from the ERP](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/werkzeug-produktseite-bohrer-erp-pim-animiert-en.svg) Product page for HSS twist drill 8 mm with price and availability live from the ERP **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:** Vending machines E-procurement CRM DMS ## ECOPLAN's tool industry projects in practice ECOPLAN has worked with Gühring since 2016. A central platform connects 30 websites for 20 countries, multiple brands and sales organizations, and different ERP systems, with B2B commerce, customer portal, PunchOut, and order automation. 20 countries 30 websites Around 250,000 products & variants Multiple ERP systems [View Gühring case study](/en/references/guehring.php) ![Multishop for 20 countries, integrated with SAP](/wAssets-ecoplan/img/agentur/hero-guehring-en.svg) Multishop for 20 countries, integrated with SAP Project inquiry ## Do you want to digitalize sales and ordering processes in the tool industry? ECOPLAN supports tool manufacturers and suppliers in designing and implementing integrated B2B solutions for large product ranges, customer-specific business models, and international sales structures. **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 ### How can very large tool product ranges be presented online? For Gühring, ECOPLAN implemented around 250,000 products and variants on 30 websites for 20 countries and multiple brands. Customers find products via technical attributes and filters. ### How does order automation work with tool dispensing machines? With tool dispensing machines at the customer's site, withdrawals are turned directly into reorders. ECOPLAN implemented this for Gühring and connected it to the ERP. ### Does ECOPLAN support PunchOut for tool manufacturers and tool dealers? Yes. ECOPLAN connects B2B web shops to customers' procurement systems via PunchOut using OCI and cXML, so customers can order directly from their procurement system. At Gühring, PunchOut runs via OCI and cXML. ### How can customer-specific prices and product ranges be presented in a tool web shop? ECOPLAN takes customer-specific prices and product ranges directly from the ERP into the B2B web shop. Product, customer, price, and order data from existing enterprise systems are integrated into digital processes, without duplicate data maintenance. ### How can tool manufacturers make their customers' recurring demand orderable automatically? ECOPLAN captures recurring demand via scanners, apps, Kanban, dispensing machines, or other automated processes. These are connected with ERP processes. With dispensing machines, withdrawals at the customer's site are turned directly into reorders. ### How does an international tool web shop with multiple ERP systems work? At Gühring, ECOPLAN has used a central platform since 2016 to connect 30 websites for 20 countries, multiple brands and sales organizations, and different ERP systems. The platform covers B2B commerce, customer portal, PunchOut, and order automation. Each website is provided in two to three languages.