Configuring

You can configure coupons using the pricing administration feature of IBM® Sterling™ Business Center.

Creating a Coupon in Sterling Business Center
A pricing organization user can create different types of coupons to suit a verity of needs. For example, a coupon based on the order total or combination of items ordered can be created.
Overview of combination coupon in Sterling Business Center
Combination coupon allows the administrator to create a coupon that is applicable to the list of items, item attributes, or item category. You can create a trigger condition for a combinational coupon for one item, list of items, item attributes, item category, or combination of item attributes and category.
Overview of item quantity coupon in Sterling Business Center
Item Quantity coupon allows the administrators to create a pricing rule that is applicable to the list of items, item attributes, or item category.
Create a basic coupon based on the order total
An order total coupon is a type of coupon that changes the total amount that is charged to a customer that is based on the order total. For example, an organization can create a coupon for which a customer can get a 25% discount if the customer buys goods worth $5,000 or more. Thus, if the customer buys goods worth $5,000, the total amount that is charged to the customer is $3,750.
Overview of advanced order total coupon in Sterling Business Center
Advanced coupon allows the administrator to create a coupon that is applicable to the list of items, item attributes, or item category. Advanced coupons allow the administrator to create coupons at a higher level of the item or catalog hierarchy that would make the coupon creation more efficient.
Create a coupon based on the ship order total
A ship order total coupon is a type of coupon that changes the total shipping charges that is charged to a customer based on the order total. For example, an organization can create a coupon under which a customer can get a 100% discount on shipping charges if the customer buys goods worth $5,000 or more.
Searching for a coupon in IBM Sterling Business Center
A user can search for a coupon and view its details using by using either a basic or an advanced search.
Modify coupon details
A pricing organization user can modify the description of a coupon, the date range within which a coupon is effective, the status of a coupon, the conditions under which the coupon will become applicable, and the effects of the coupon if those conditions are met.
Modify the status of a coupon
A coupon can be in either Active status or Inactive status. A coupon can affect the order price only if the coupon is active. A pricing organization user can assign an inactive coupon to a customer, but that coupon will have no effect on the price adjustments made to the order until it is activated.
Assign a coupon to customers
After a coupon is created, an enterprise user can assign a coupon to customers of the corresponding enterprise. When a coupon is assigned to customers, the coupon will be used to adjust the order price when the customers add the coupon to the order.
Assign a coupon to sellers
After a coupon is created, a pricing organization can assign a coupon to sellers of the corresponding enterprise. When a coupon is assigned to sellers, the coupon will be used to adjust the order price when the sellers add the coupon to the order.
Copy a coupon
A pricing organization user can create a new coupon from an existing coupon by copying it. When a user copies a coupon, all the conditions and effects defined in the original coupon are copied to the new coupon.
Delete a coupon
A pricing organization user can delete a coupon if that coupon no longer serves a purpose.