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  • Tyson Andrews
  • July 10, 2024

In today’s competitive business environment, having an efficient, cost-effective, and user-friendly solution for managing customer and vendor interactions is paramount. Smartes Solutions’ Online Pages offers a robust alternative to NetSuite’s Customer Center, Vendor Center, and SuiteCommerce solutions. This blog post will explore how Smartes Online Pages can save you money while providing superior functionality.

Overview of Smartes Online Pages

Smartes Online Pages is a versatile NetSuite Customer and Vendor Interaction Solution designed to enhance customer and vendor interactions through interactive, real-time online pages. It provides features such as real-time order tracking, editable fields for last-minute changes, seamless file sharing, and customizable user experiences. These features ensure that customers and vendors can engage effectively without the need for complex logins or additional software.

Detailed Pricing Options and View Features

Viewer Plan: $199/month per record type

  • Ideal Users: Businesses needing viewing capabilities without editing options.
  • Features:
    • Order Details Viewing: Customers or vendors can view order details including statuses, dates, amounts, and attachments.
    • Editable Fields: Allows users to update information such as shipping details or special instructions and submit these changes back to NetSuite.
    • Order Status Tracking: Real-time updates on order statuses to keep everyone informed and reduce the need for manual follow-ups.
    • File Sharing: Easy exchange of documents related to the order, improving communication and record-keeping.
  • Use Case: A vendor needs to view the status of a purchase order and provide updates without having to log in repeatedly.

Insight Plan: $299/month per record type

  • Ideal Users: Businesses looking to provide historical data and interactive experiences.
  • Features:
    • Order History: Displays a comprehensive history of past orders, allowing users to review and analyze previous transactions.
    • Interactive View: Users can delve into each historical order, view detailed information, and make necessary adjustments.
    • User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies the process of accessing and understanding order history, enhancing user engagement.
  • Use Case: A customer wants to review their past orders and update information on specific transactions without contacting customer service.

Builder Plan: $399/month per record type

  • Ideal Users: Businesses needing extensive order-building and interaction capabilities.
  • Features:
    • Order Creation and Editing: Customers or vendors can add or remove items from existing orders or create new orders, similar to an eCommerce experience.
    • Customizable Catalog: Users can select items from a pre-configured catalog, ensuring they can find and add the right products easily.
    • Order Submission: Once items are added or removed, the updated order can be submitted directly to NetSuite for processing.
    • Cart Functionality: Users can shop and manage their orders with an intuitive cart interface, streamlining the ordering process.
  • Use Case: A vendor or customer wants to modify their order by adding new items from a catalog or creating a new order altogether.

Comparison with NetSuite Solutions

NetSuite Customer Center:

  • Cost: Typically included in NetSuite’s licensing fees but often requires additional customization, which can be costly.
  • Functionality: Limited capabilities for customer interactions, requiring logins and lacking features like real-time updates and seamless file sharing.
  • Ease of Use: Requires customers to remember login details, which can be a barrier to adoption and regular use.

NetSuite Vendor Center:

  • Cost: Similar to the Customer Center, included in NetSuite’s licensing fees but requires additional customization for enhanced functionality.
  • Functionality: Limited interaction capabilities for vendors, primarily for viewing and printing purchase orders. Customizations for file sharing and order updates can be costly.
  • Ease of Use: Vendors must remember login details, which can be a significant barrier to effective use.

SuiteCommerce:

  • Cost: Can range from $2,500 to $5,000 per month, plus significant implementation costs.
  • Functionality: Comprehensive eCommerce solution with robust features, but often overkill for businesses needing basic order tracking and vendor interaction capabilities.
  • Ease of Use: High functionality but also higher complexity and maintenance requirements.

Smartes Online Pages Advantages:

  1. Cost-Effective: Our pricing structure is straightforward and significantly lower than SuiteCommerce. The Viewer Plan at $199/month is a fraction of the cost of SuiteCommerce, making it accessible for smaller businesses.
  2. Enhanced Functionality: Unlike the basic Customer and Vendor Centers, our NetSuite Customer and Vendor Interaction Solution offers real-time updates, editable fields, and interactive features, making it a superior tool for both customer and vendor interactions.
  3. Ease of Use: No complex logins required. Vendors and customers can interact through unique URLs, reducing friction and increasing adoption rates.
  4. Customization: Easily configure pages to match your business processes. Specify which fields are editable or mandatory, ensuring the information aligns with your operational standards and customer needs.
  5. User Engagement: The interactive design enhances customer and vendor engagement, providing a more satisfying user experience compared to traditional portals.

Implementation Cost Savings

When comparing implementation costs, Smartes Online Pages offers a more flexible and affordable approach. While NetSuite’s customization can easily run into thousands of dollars due to the need for specialized developers and lengthy implementation times, our solution’s implementation cost ranges from $1,000 to $2,500, depending on complexity. This significant cost reduction makes our solution more appealing to businesses of all sizes.

Conclusion: A Better Solution for Your Business

Smartes Online Pages not only provides a cost-effective alternative to NetSuite’s Customer Center, Vendor Center, and SuiteCommerce but also offers enhanced functionality and ease of use. By choosing our NetSuite Customer and Vendor Interaction Solution, businesses can achieve greater efficiency and satisfaction in customer and vendor interactions without breaking the bank.

Investing in Smartes Online Pages means investing in a future where your customer and vendor interactions are streamlined, efficient, and user-friendly. Our solution is designed to grow with your business, offering scalable options that can adapt to your changing needs. With our flexible implementation costs and comprehensive features, Smartes Online Pages provides a superior alternative to traditional NetSuite solutions, ensuring you stay ahead in the competitive market.

Choose Smartes Solutions and transform your business interactions today. Enhance your customer and vendor satisfaction, reduce operational costs, and streamline your processes with the most advanced NetSuite Customer and Vendor Interaction Solution available. Contact us to learn how you can install this solution in your NetSuite environment.

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