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B2B orders: what looks different on your dashboard

B2B (trade) orders are still normal Oblist orders, but the vendor dashboard surfaces a few extra cues so you operate them correctly.

Written by The Oblist

This article is operational—for trade policies and programme rules, use your existing B2B / Trade Program help articles and account settings.

1. How you recognise a B2B order

  • A B2B badge appears next to the order header when the order tags include B2B (same rule the list view uses).

  • Company fields (name, tax identifiers) may be present on the order payload—use them exactly as shown.


2. Tax ID on the shipping label

For unfulfilled B2B orders where a company Tax ID is known, an amber alert appears at the top of the order:

B2B Order: include the customer’s Tax ID on the shipping label for customs.

Operational checklist

  • Copy the Tax ID from the alert / order metadata verbatim (no typos).

  • Place it where your carrier and destination customs expect (invoice, CN22/23, commercial invoice, or label notes—follow carrier guidance).

  • If the ID is missing but you believe the order is B2B, stop and ask vendors@oblist.com before shipping—wrong customs paperwork can delay clearance.


3. Differences vs typical B2C display

Area

B2C (typical)

B2B (extra / different)

Header badges

Standard payment/fulfilment

+ B2B

Customs / invoice

Standard flow

Tax ID reminder when applicable

Discounts / pricing

Often code-based retail discounts

Trade pricing may follow B2B catalogue rules—line math can differ; trust the printed totals on the order

The vendor order detail layout (items, tracking, integrated shipping block, invoices) is the same components as B2C; the differences are labels, alerts, and commercial data, not a separate app.


4. Invoices and records

Your Invoices list can show a B2B badge on some documents—issue customer invoices exactly as required for business buyers in your jurisdiction. For programme enrolment and tax treatment, see Account → B2B Trade Program and related help.


5. Need help?

vendors@oblist.com — subject line B2B order #…; attach the alert screenshot if the Tax ID looks wrong or missing.

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