About Account Classification

You can classify Accounts in many ways. The following 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 form determines the profile information that is stored and available for the account.

• Distribution code. You can apply Distribution codes to accounts and products to automatically create authorized distribution lists.

• Market segment. Classifying an account’s market segment determines the types of products that appear in that account’s product catalog when creating assortment plans. You classify the market segment for your customer accounts by assigning the personalization attribute Account Channel to accounts.

For more information about methods that are available for controlling authorized product distribution based on distribution codes or account market segment, see Product Distribution