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About Account Classification

Accounts can be classified in many ways. Several of these standard classifications can drive specific application functionality.

Account type. Classifying an account by type, such as Retailer or Distributor, can drive a dynamic profile attribute form. This determines the profile information that will be stored and displayed for the account.

Distribution code. Distribution codes can be applied to accounts and products to automatically create authorized distribution lists.

Market segment. Classifying an account's market segment determines the types of products that will appear in that account's product catalog when creating assortment plans. You classify your customer accounts' market segment by assigning the personalization attributes Account Channel and Product Differentiator to accounts, and products or product categories or both.

For details on methods available for controlling authorized product distribution based on distribution codes or account market segment, see Product Distribution.


 Siebel Consumer Sector Guide 
 Published: 18 April 2003