Configuring

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

Creating a pricing rule in Sterling Business Center
A pricing organization user can create various types of pricing rules. For example, a pricing organization user can create a pricing rule based on the quantity of items ordered, the order total, or even on a certain combination of items ordered.
Overview of combination pricing rule in Sterling Business Center
Combination pricing rules allow the administrator to create a pricing rule that takes the list of items, item attribute groups, or item category into consideration. You can create a combinational pricing rule either for one item, list of items, item attributes, item category, or combination of item attributes and category.
Overview of item quantity pricing rule in Sterling Business Center
Item Quantity pricing rule allows the administrator to create a pricing rule that is applicable to the list of items, item attributes, or item category.
Create a basic pricing rule based on the order total
An order total pricing rule is a type of pricing rule that changes the total amount that is charged to the customer based on the order total.
Overview of advanced order total pricing rule in Sterling Business Center
Advanced pricing rules allow administrators to create pricing rule that is applicable to items, item attributes, and item categories.
Create a pricing rule based on the ship order total
A ship order total pricing rule is a type of pricing rule that changes the total shipping charges charged to a customer based on the order total.
Create a pricing rule based on shipping surcharge
A shipping surcharge pricing rule is a type of pricing rule that is used to associate an additional charge for shipping with items that have a specified set of features. For example, an organization can charge an additional amount of $20 as surcharge to ship items that require refrigeration.
Searching for a pricing rule in IBM Sterling Business Center
A user can search for a pricing rule and view its details by using either a basic or an advanced price rule search.
Modify pricing rule details
An enterprise user or a pricing organization user can modify a selection of details that pertain to a pricing rule, including date range, status, and conditions and effects.
Modify the status of a pricing rule
A pricing organization user can change the status of a pricing rule to either activate or deactivate the pricing rule.
Assign a pricing rule to customers
After a pricing rule is created, an enterprise user can assign the pricing rule to customers of the corresponding enterprise. When a pricing rule is assigned to a customer, the pricing rule will be used to adjust the prices applied to orders pertaining to that customer.
Assign a pricing rule to sellers
After a pricing rule is created, a pricing organization user can assign the pricing rule to a seller of the corresponding enterprise. When a pricing rule is assigned to a seller, it will be used to adjust the prices of the orders pertaining to that seller organization.
Copy a pricing rule
A pricing organization user can create a new pricing rule from an existing pricing rule by copying it.
Delete a pricing rule
A pricing organization user can delete a pricing rule, if required.

Parent topic: Overview of pricing administrative tasks