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B2B Platform Guide

Updated: 28.11.2025 

This guide explains how to use the Bank of Lamps B2B portal: how to register, get verified, view your wholesale prices, place orders, track deliveries, download stock and price lists, manage quotes, set notifications and work with all key B2B features.

It is designed for purchasing managers, sales teams and distributors who work with the platform daily - from checking stock and managing orders to requesting quotes and planning deliveries.
 

Table of Contents

1. Account Opening 
2. Account Verification 
3. Getting Started: Navigation Overview 
4. B2B Prices & Product Availability 
5. Product search 
6. Delivery & Logistics 
7. Quotes (RFQ System) 
8. Downloads 
9. Orders & Fast Ordering 
10. Order Tracking & Management 
11. Payments 
12. Notifications 
13. Account Settings 

1. Account Opening 

This section explains who can use the Bank of Lamps B2B portal, what you need to register, and what happens after you create an account.

1.1. Why registration is required 

We operate as a true B2B portal, not a public e-shop.
Prices, stock levels and most features are only available after registration and verification.

Once your company is validated, the system assigns you to the correct pricing segment, so you see real B2B prices, not retail ones.
Guests only see limited information.

Registration also unlocks B2B-only features, such as:

  • Ability to place orders
  • Downloadable price lists with your B2B prices
  • Full Quotes system (send RFQs, get replies, approve quotes, order on agreed terms)
  • Exact stock quantities in our warehouse (guests only see Yes/No)
  • Full order status flow (Pending → In Progress → Ready to Ship → Delivered)
  • Estimated delivery time at our warehouse and confirmed dates once suppliers reply
  • Request Delivery Date (RDD)
  • Order management pages: Incomplete Items, Ready to Ship Items
  • Weekly Incomplete Items Summary
  • Weekly Ready to Ship Items Summary
  • Fast Order for bulk ordering via EAN/MPN lists
  • Daily stock export to your email

Without registration you only see a limited version of the website.

 

1.2. Who can place orders 

We work only with business customers and legal entities.
You need a company to place orders.

Private individuals (B2C customers) cannot place orders on our portal.

 

1.3. Data required for registration 

When creating an account, you need to enter:

  • Company name – for your company profile
  • First and Last Name – your contact person for our manager
  • Work Email – used for activation, verification and documents
  • “Company is VAT payer” checkbox – defines how we invoice you
  • VAT number OR registration number – required for B2B sales
  • Legal Address – used on invoices and shipping documents
  • Tail lift required (Yes/No) – helps us choose the correct delivery option
  • Phone number – for quick contact about orders or delivery
  • Website – helps us verify your company faster
  • Comment – any extra information for your manager (for example, main brands you work with)

Registration normally takes less than 1 minute.

 

1.4. How to register 
  1. Go to: https://bankoflamps.com/sign-up
  2. Fill in the registration form
  3. Check that your email address is correct - you will need it to activate your account
  4. Submit the form

After that, you will receive an activation email.

 

1.5. If your company is not a VAT payer 

You can still create an account.

Simply leave the “Company is VAT payer” checkbox empty and enter your company registration number instead of a VAT number.

 

1.6. What happens after registration 

After you submit the form:

  1. You will receive an email with an activation link.
  2. Click the link to confirm your email and set your password
    • The link is valid for 24 hours.

After activation, your account enters the verification stage (see Section 2. Account Verification)

Once verification is completed:

  • Your prices will update to B2B prices
  • Additional features may be enabled (depending on your company profile)
  • A personal manager will be assigned to your account
 
1.7. Why you receive an extra email after activation 

After you confirm your email and set your password, your account enters the verification stage.

At this moment you receive another email with the subject:

“Verify your Bank of Lamps account to access wholesale prices”

This email explains that your account is waiting for verification and asks you to send additional company information to [email protected].

Once we verify your company, you will receive the final confirmation email with upgraded B2B prices (see 2.3 How you know that your company is verified)

 
1.8. If you did not receive the activation / password email 

If the email does not arrive:

  1. Check your Spam / Junk folder
  2. If you still can’t find it, write to [email protected], and we will resend the email

 

1.9. If you forgot your password 

If you cannot log in because you forgot your password:

  1. Go to: https://bankoflamps.com/forgot-password
  2. Enter your email
  3. Follow the instructions in the email you receive

 

1.10. Who to contact if you have questions 

After logging in, you always see the email and phone of your personal manager in the top-left corner of the header.

You can contact us anytime via:

We reply quickly during business hours.


2. Account Verification 

This section explains what verification is, why it is needed, how long it takes and which features it unlocks.

2.1. What information we need for verification 

To complete the verification, we need a bit more information about your company:

  • What your company does
  • Your approximate annual turnover
  • Which products or brands you are interested in
  • Your website (if any)

If you want to speed up the process, you can send this information directly to [email protected].

If you don’t send an email, that’s completely fine - in this case, verification may simply take a bit longer.

 

2.2. How long verification takes 

Once we have the required information, verification usually takes up to 1 hour during business hours.
We always try to complete it as fast as possible.

 
2.3. How you know that your company is verified 

When verification is completed, you automatically receive an email with the subject:

“Your Bank of Lamps Account Has Been Verified – Wholesale Prices Unlocked”

This email confirms that:

  • Your account is fully active
  • Your B2B prices are enabled
  • You can start using the portal with your individual conditions

You will also see new prices and additional features after logging in.

 
2.4. What verification changes for your account 

After successful verification, you receive:

  • Access to your individual B2B prices (often significantly lower than public prices)
  • Brand-specific discounts, depending on manufacturer agreements
  • Access to additional platform features that are not available for unverified accounts

In short: after verification you move from “guest mode” to a full B2B partner with customized conditions.

 

2.5. Features that can be unlocked after verification 

Depending on your company profile and agreements, you may get access to:

  • Download Price Lists (your B2B prices, MOQ, stock, validity dates)
  • Stock Levels for our warehouse (exact quantities)
  • Manufacturer Stock Levels (supplier warehouse stock, if available)
  • Request a Quote (RFQ system)
  • Weekly Incomplete Items summary email
  • Weekly Ready-to-Ship summary email
  • Request Delivery Date (RDD) feature
  • Daily stock & prices email

Not all features are enabled automatically for every client.
Some depend on your profile and can be unlocked by your personal manager.


3. Getting Started: Navigation Overview 

After you log in to the Bank of Lamps B2B portal, you can access all key tools from the top header.

To open your account area, click Orders or Account in the top-right corner.
You will then see a blue navigation bar with five main sections:

  • Orders – all your orders and their statuses
  • Quotes – your quote requests and replies
  • Downloads – price lists, stock files and special prices
  • Notifications – email preferences and automatic reports
  • Settings – company details, users, addresses and password

Below you’ll find a short overview of what you can do in each section and where to find the most important pages.

 

3.1. Orders 

The Orders section is your main place to track and manage all purchases.
It has four tabs:

  • Orders – list of all orders with their main status. From here you can open any order, see product-level statuses and download the order to Excel.
  • Incomplete items – all items that have not yet been delivered to our warehouse, with live statuses and a total open order value.
  • Ready to ship items – everything that is already in our warehouse and can be shipped; use this tab to plan consolidated shipments and request delivery.
  • Purchased items – history of items you have already bought, with last ordered date, total purchased quantity and “Add to cart” for quick reordering.

👉 Detailed explanations of statuses, Request Delivery Date, Ready to Ship and Incomplete Items are covered in section 10. Order Tracking & Management

 

3.2. Quotes 

The Quotes section helps you manage all your price requests.
It has two tabs:

  • Quotes – list of all your quotes with their status, validity dates and offered conditions. You can reopen any quote, repeat it or add approved items directly to your cart.
  • Request a quote – create a new RFQ by entering EAN/MPN, quantity and (optionally) your target price. The quote will be sent directly to your manager for review.

👉 A full step-by-step explanation of how quotes work is available in section 7. Quotes (RFQ System)

 

3.3. Downloads 

The Downloads section allows you to export price lists and stock data in Excel.
It has three tabs:

  • Pricelist – full list of items available for order from selected brands, including your B2B price, stock levels, MOQ, validity dates and discontinued status.
  • In-stock products – same file structure as Pricelist, but with the option “In stock only” to download only items currently available in our warehouse.
  • Individual prices – all special prices individually agreed with your manager, lower than your standard terms, with Valid from / Valid till dates for each item.

👉 File formats, structure and download rules are explained in section 8. Downloads

 

3.4. Notifications 

The Notifications section lets you control which automatic email updates you receive from the portal.
Here you can enable or disable:

  • daily in-stock price list,
  • weekly Ready to Ship summary,
  • weekly Incomplete Items summary,
  • weekly delivery date change report.

👉 Detailed descriptions and timings of each notification are covered in section 12. Notifications

 

3.5 Settings 

The Settings section allows you to manage your personal and company information.
It has five tabs:

  • Profile information – update your first name, last name, phone number and email address.
  • Company information – edit your company details and (if enabled) view your payment terms, credit line and overdue amount.
  • Users – manage all users of your account and assign roles such as Owner, Accountant or Warehouse.
  • Addresses – add, edit or remove delivery and legal addresses used during checkout.
  • Password – change your account password at any time.

👉 Detailed setup instructions are provided later in section 13. Account Settings


4. B2B Prices and Product Availability 

Below you will find everything you need to know about how prices, stock levels, availability labels and product statuses work on the Bank of Lamps B2B portal.

4.1. How B2B prices work on our platform 

Once your account is verified, we assign your company to a B2B pricing segment.
This defines the prices you see on the website.

Your final prices depend on several factors:

  • your company profile and market
  • how often and how much you buy
  • which brands and product groups you focus on
  • agreements and restrictions from manufacturers and suppliers

That’s why different customers can see different prices for the same product - this is normal for B2B and wholesale.

If you want better conditions on a specific brand or project, you have two options:

  • Contact your account manager and discuss long-term terms for selected brands or groups.
  • Use the Quote (RFQ) system to request a better price for a concrete order or project
    (👉we explain how this works in detail in section 7. Quotes (RFQ System)).

We review each case individually and improve prices where it’s possible and commercially reasonable.

 

4.2. Price Validity and Expiration 

Price validity is shown:

  • under the price on the product page,
  • on catalogue pages,
  • in downloaded price lists (Excel).

You may see messages like:

“Price valid until 31.12.2026.” - Shows the planned validity of the price. The date may change if supplier conditions change.

“Price valid until 31.12.2026 or while stock lasts.” - Used for items currently in stock. If the stock sells out earlier, the price may change before the shown date.

“Price by request - contact your manager.” - Used when the price must be confirmed manually. You can request a quote (RFQ) or contact your manager to receive an individual offer.

 

4.3. Product Availability Labels 

All products that appear on the B2B portal and can be added to the cart are available for ordering.
Availability labels simply show where the stock comes from and how fast it can be delivered.

🟢 In stock 
The product is physically in our warehouse and ready for dispatch.
(Estimated delivery time shown below does not apply to in-stock items - they are available immediately.)

🔵 Supplier stock 
We have information that the supplier currently has this product in stock.
In most cases, this means shorter lead times compared to regular backorders.

Order only 
The product is not in our warehouse, and the supplier has not provided current stock information - 
but it can still be ordered as a normal B2B backorder.

 

4.4. Discontinued Status 

A product receives the Discontinued (red) label when we receive official information from the manufacturer or supplier that this item is no longer produced.

What this status means:

🔴 Discontinued 
The product is no longer manufactured.
However:

  • if the item is still in stock in our warehouse,
  • or available at the supplier’s warehouse,

the Add to cart button will remain active - and you can still purchase the remaining quantity.

Once all remaining stock (ours + supplier’s) is sold out, the product will become unavailable.

 

4.5. MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) 

Some products have a minimum order quantity (MOQ) set by the manufacturer.
This is a normal B2B rule and applies per product.

For regular backorders
MOQ works as usual - you need to order at least the minimum quantity shown for that product.

For items in our warehouse (In stock)
If the product is in our stock, you can order less than the MOQ, because we already have the goods physically available.
If you need fewer units, simply reduce the quantity in your cart.

 

4.6. MOV (Minimum Order Value) 

We have a minimum order value (MOV) of 100 EUR per order.
This helps us keep B2B prices low and logistics efficient.

  • The 100 EUR limit applies to all standard delivery methods.
  • If your cart total is below 100 EUR, you won’t be able to confirm the order.

Exception – Self pick-up
If you choose Self pick-up as the delivery method, the minimum order value does not apply – you can place an order for a smaller amount.

 

4.7. Price by Request 

If you see “Price by request” instead of a price, it means the item does not have an automatic B2B price in the system.
You can get the price by:

  • contacting your account manager, or
  • sending a Quote request (RFQ) directly through the portal.

This is common for project-based items, rare products, or items with frequently changing supplier conditions.

 

4.8. Split Box Fee 

Some brands (e.g., Philips, Ledvance) charge extra when a customer orders less than a full box.

If a split-box fee applies:

  • you will see a note about it directly in your cart,
  • the extra cost will be added automatically.

This rule comes from the manufacturers and is standard in wholesale logistics.


5. Product Search 

On the Bank of Lamps B2B portal the main search logic is built for professional buyers, not for retail browsing.
Below is how to get the best results.

5.1. Why EAN/MPN is the main search method 

Our search is optimised for:

  • EAN / GTIN / Barcode
  • MPN / Article code / Product code

This is how most B2B buyers work: they already have product codes from their system, supplier offer or project specification.

You will always get the best results by searching with EAN or MPN first.

 

5.2. What to do if the product is not found 

If a product is not found by EAN/MPN, it may be:

  • listed under a different code (alternative packaging, local code, old/new version),
  • replaced by a newer or alternative product,
  • not yet synchronised to the online catalogue.

If the product is important for you:

  • send the EAN/MPN list to your account manager, or
  • email us at [email protected] with your codes and quantities.

We will check alternatives or add the missing items where possible.

 

5.3. Why product names may differ 

In B2B it is common that:

  • manufacturers use one naming format,
  • local distributors use another,
  • your internal system uses a third.

Because of this, product names may differ slightly from what you see in your ERP or from other suppliers.

The key is always the EAN and MPN – they uniquely identify the product, even if the text name looks different.


6. Delivery & Logistics 

This section explains how delivery works on the Bank of Lamps B2B portal:
how shipping prices are calculated, how consolidation works, which delivery methods you can choose, how long delivery takes, and what happens once items reach our warehouse.

6.1.1 How delivery pricing works 

Delivery costs on the Bank of Lamps B2B portal are calculated individually for every shipment, because logistics in wholesale depend on many variables.

The final delivery price is based on:

  • total weight & volume of your shipment (including pallet height)
  • destination (country, region, remote area, islands, etc.)
  • delivery method (Consolidated / Classic / Self pick-up)
  • extra services, if required (tail lift, timed delivery, fragile / oversized cargo, customs clearance)
  • current tariffs & fuel surcharges of our logistics partners
  • whether we ship 1 pallet or a fully maximized pallet (180–210 cm)

Because the price depends on the final pallet configuration and actual measured weight/volume, the exact shipping cost becomes available only when the order is ready for dispatch.

At that moment we:

  1. collect offers from 20+ logistics partners
  2. compare price vs. delivery time
  3. choose the most cost-efficient option for your destination
  4. show you the delivery price before payment, with no hidden fees

You always see the final delivery cost before paying the invoice.

 

6.1.2. If you want to know the delivery price before placing an order 

You have two options:

1) Send a Quote (RFQ)

Create a quote and add a comment such as:
“Please calculate delivery price.”
We will prepare a personalised delivery offer based on the products and your shipping address.

2) Ask your account manager

Send your cart or list of items + delivery address.
We will request preliminary offers from multiple carriers and share an estimated price.

 

6.1.3. Approximate delivery prices 

General reference pricing for pallet and parcel deliveries is available in the Delivery section of our website.
These values are for orientation only - your final price is always calculated individually.

 

6.2. Delivery Methods 

You can choose between three delivery modes, depending on your priority: cost efficiency, speed or flexibility.

1) Consolidated Delivery (most popular) 

Best for reducing costs.
We combine items from multiple orders into one shipment.

How it works:

  • we store your ready-to-ship items for free
  • you decide when to ship
  • we build high pallets (180–210 cm) to reduce € per kg
  • we request quotes from 20+ logistics partners
  • you receive 1 pallet instead of multiple partial deliveries

This is the most cost-efficient method for wholesale buyers.

2) Classic Delivery (Standard or Express) 

Best when speed matters.

  • Standard delivery → optimized price, normal speed
  • Express delivery → fastest option available on the route
  • Works for both pallet and parcel shipments
  • Full tracking is available

3) Self Pick-up 

You arrange your own transport.

We provide:

  • packing list
  • HS codes
  • weight & dimensions
  • pallet count
  • warehouse location & pickup instructions

There is no minimum order value when choosing Self pick-up.

 
6.3. Delivery Time 

Delivery time depends on where the goods are located.

1) If items are in our warehouse 

Typical transit time after dispatch is:

  • Baltics: 1–3 business days
  • Europe: 5–10 business days

(If all items are in stock and payment is received.)

2) If items must arrive from suppliers 

In this case you will see delivery time in two stages:

Estimated delivery time at our warehouse (approx.) 
Automatic system estimate based on typical supplier lead times. This date is approximate and may change.

Shown:

  • on catalogue pages
  • on product pages
  • in the cart

What it means:

  • automatically calculated by the system
  • based on typical supplier lead times, past deliveries and standard transit times
  • may change during processing if supplier conditions change

Estimated delivery time at our warehouse (confirmed) 
A delivery date officially confirmed by the supplier after we review your order. Suitable for planning projects and installations.

After we review your order and receive official replies from suppliers, dates are updated to confirmed where possible.

  • these dates are based on real supplier confirmations
  • they are suitable for project and installation planning

3) If you need confirmed dates before placing an order 

If delivery time is critical, you can request confirmed dates in advance by:

  • sending a Quote (RFQ), and
  • adding a comment like: “Please provide confirmed delivery dates before ordering.”

We will contact suppliers, collect their responses and send you a consolidated update with realistic dates.

 

6.5. Free Storage for Consolidated Goods 

We store your goods free of charge until:

  • you decide to ship, or
  • you build a full pallet, or
  • you want to combine multiple orders into one shipment.

This lets you save significantly on logistics costs.

 

6.6. Ready to Ship Items - your consolidation control center 

The Ready to Ship Items page shows:

  • all items currently in our warehouse
  • grouped by order
  • total value
  • “Request Shipment” button

When you click Request Shipment:

  • your manager receives a notification
  • you receive a confirmation email
  • logistics options are prepared for you
  • delivery starts immediately after payment

You can also receive a weekly summary (if enabled).

 

6.7. Tail Lift Option 

If your delivery location requires a tail lift, you can enable it during registration or via Account Settings.

This affects:

  • which carriers can deliver
  • the final delivery price
  • unloading conditions on arrival

7. Quotes (RFQ System) 

On the portal we call it a Quote, but in practice it works as a full Request for Quotation (RFQ) system:
you send us your request → we negotiate with suppliers → you receive ready-to-order net prices with validity dates and delivery options.

This tool is built for real B2B work - especially for larger orders, projects, or regular purchases where you want better conditions than standard B2B prices.

7.1. What quotes are used for 

Use Quotes whenever you need something more than just “add to cart”:

  • you want better prices for volume orders, tenders or long-term projects,
  • you want to propose your target price and see if we can meet it,
  • you need confirmed or detailed delivery dates before placing an order,
  • you want to know the delivery price in advance for a specific basket,
  • you want us to suggest alternatives if the original item is slow, discontinued or too expensive,
  • you want to send large RFQs from files instead of typing codes manually.

If you specifically want to know the delivery price before ordering, you can:

  1. Send a quote and write in the comment:
    “Please calculate delivery price.”
    We will prepare a personalised delivery offer based on your products and shipping address.
  2. Or contact your account manager, send your cart or list of items + delivery address, and we’ll share an estimated delivery cost.

Quotes also work great when you need confirmed delivery dates before ordering

 
7.2. Where to find quotes in the portal 

You can access Quotes in three ways:

  • From the header: Quotes → Request a quote
  • From your account area: Quotes section
    • Quotes tab – list of all quotes and their statuses
    • Request a quote tab – create a new quote
  • From the Cart: add items to your cart and click Request a quote – your cart will be converted into a quote draft.

If you create a quote from the cart, your current prices are automatically used as target prices - you can adjust them before submitting.

 
7.3. How to create a quote 

To create a new Quote (RFQ):

  1. Go to Quotes → Request a quote.
  2. Add products in one of these ways:
    • type EAN or MPN + Quantity + Target price line by line,
    • copy–paste from Excel with 3 columns:
      EAN/MPN | Quantity | Target price,
    • upload an .xlsx / .csv file (the page contains an example file and instructions).
  3. Enter your Quote reference number
  4. Add a Comment – for example:
    • “Please calculate delivery price to [city, country].”
    • “Please provide confirmed delivery dates.”
    • “This is for a project, need best possible conditions.”
  5. Specify by which date you need an answer, if timing is important.
  6. Choose if we may propose alternatives:
    • No alternatives
    • Yes, same brand only
    • Yes, any brand (equivalent products)
  7. Click Submit for a quote.

If there are issues (unknown product codes, wrong format, etc.), the system will show error messages on the page – correct them and submit again.

You can also watch a short step-by-step video guide here:
https://youtu.be/DsGNaOyX92E

When everything is OK:

  • the quote appears in your Quotes list with status Pending,
  • you receive an email notification that the quote was created.
 
7.4. How “target price” works 

Target price is your proposed net price per item – the price you would realistically like to pay.

We always look at this field when working on your quote. It helps us:

  • understand your expectations,
  • negotiate with suppliers,
  • choose the best purchasing option for your order or project.

Target price is a required field.

  • If you are interested in a better price – enter a realistic target based on market levels.
  • If you do not need a discount, simply set the target price equal to your current price.
    When you create a quote from the cart, this happens automatically – target price = your current price.

Unrealistic, “too low to be true” targets slow down the process – managers and suppliers still have to check them, but the chance of approval is very small. Please use target prices that make sense for the market.

 
7.5. How quickly quotes are processed 

During business hours, most quotes are processed within about 1 hour (depending on size and complexity).

For large or complex RFQs (many lines, special products, multiple suppliers), it may take longer.
In such cases, your manager will usually change the status to In Progress, so you can see that work is ongoing.

In all cases:

  • you will see the current status in your Quotes list,
  • you will receive email updates when the quote is updated or answered.
 
7.6. Quote statuses and flags  

Each quote has a main status:

Pending – the quote has been submitted and is waiting to be reviewed.
🔵 In Progress  – the manager is working on your quote (collecting prices, lead times, logistics, alternatives).
🟠 Counteroffer  – we cannot accept your target price but are offering new conditions.
🟢 Confirmed   – your quote has been approved; prices and conditions are ready to use.
🔴 Declined  – unfortunately, we are not able to offer this quote (for example, product not available or conditions not possible).

Additional flags:
Partially purchased  – some, but not all, items from this quote were ordered.
✅✅ Purchased  – all items from this quote have already been ordered.

Validity:
🟣Valid till [date]  – shows until when the prices and conditions in this quote are valid.
After this date, the quote will automatically become Expired.
Expired  – the quote is no longer valid.
Prices and conditions may need to be updated before you can order again.

 
7.7. How to turn a quote into an order 

If your quote has status Confirmed or Counteroffer and is still valid, you can order directly from it:

  1. Open the quote in the Quotes section.
  2. Choose whether you want to:
    • add all items to the cart, or
    • add only selected items.
  3. Click Add to cart.

The agreed prices and conditions from the quote will be applied automatically for the quantities you order (within the validity period).
From there, you proceed through the normal checkout flow.

 
7.8. Tips for using quotes effectively 

To get the most out of the Quotes tool:

  • Use Excel copy–paste or file upload for large RFQs (hundreds or thousands of lines).
  • Always fill in Target price when you have a clear goal – it speeds up negotiations.
  • Use the Comment field to request:
    • delivery cost,
    • confirmed lead times,
    • alternatives with better stock or price.
  • Allow alternative products when possible – this often helps achieve faster delivery or better pricing.
  • Check Valid till dates and plan your own customer offers accordingly.
  • Keep your team in one account – they can all see full quote history, comments and decisions instead of searching in emails.

8. Downloads 

The Downloads section allows you to export your prices, stock levels and individually agreed special prices in Excel format. 
Important: this functionality is not enabled for all customers. If you need access, please contact your account manager.

For many new customers this is one of the first sections they use: it helps compare prices quickly and efficiently, without checking products one by one online.

The Downloads area consists of three tabs:

  • Pricelist – full list of items from selected brands with your B2B prices.
  • In-stock products – items currently available in our warehouse.
  • Individual prices – special prices individually agreed with your manager.

 

8.1. Pricelist – full product list for selected brands 

This is the main tool used by most customers when they begin working with the portal. The Pricelist tab lets you download:

  • a complete list of products available for order from selected brands,
  • your individual B2B price for each item,
  • full stock information (our warehouse + supplier stock),
  • MOQ, validity dates and discontinued status.

You can select one brand or multiple brands. This limitation is important because our catalogue is very large - downloading all products at once would overload the server.

Table columns included:

  • EAN
  • MPN (Article number)
  • Name
  • Brand
  • Your B2B price
  • Valid till
  • Quantity in stock
  • MOQ (Minimum order quantity)
  • Discontinued status

How to download the pricelist:

  1. Select one or more brands.
  2. Select file format: XLSX or CSV.
  3. (Optional) Tick “In-stock only” - the list will include only items from selected brands that are currently in our warehouse.
  4. Click Request pricelist.

When the file is ready:

  • you receive an email notification with a download link,
  • you can also download the file directly in the same tab.

Important: Each file is stored for 24 hours after creation. After that it is automatically deleted for security and performance reasons.

 

8.2. In-stock Products – items currently available in our warehouse 

This tab works the same way as the Pricelist tab, but without selecting brands. 
It shows only items physically available in our 5100 sq.m warehouse.

How to download:

  1. Select file format: XLSX or CSV.
  2. Click Request.

The file structure is the same as in the Pricelist tab (EAN, MPN, brand, your price, stock, MOQ, etc.).

If this feature is enabled for your account, you will also see a toggle:

Receive everyday updates on email 

This toggle enables the Daily In-Stock Price List (automatic stock export).

If activated:

  • you will receive a new stock file by email every morning,
  • the file contains all products currently in our warehouse with prices and quantities,
  • the function must also be enabled in the Notifications section.

This feature is used mainly by customers who want daily stock synchronisation with their ERP or website. If you need it, please inform your account manager - it is not enabled for every client.

 

8.3. Individual Prices – special prices agreed with your manager 

If you have agreed customised prices for specific products or brands with your personal manager, they will appear in this tab.

How to download:

  1. Select the brand (or brands) for which special prices exist.
  2. Select format (XLSX or CSV).
  3. Click Request.

The file includes:

  • EAN
  • MPN
  • Name
  • Brand
  • Your special price
  • Valid from
  • Valid till

Special prices usually offer significantly better conditions than standard B2B pricing – especially for projects, volume orders or long-term cooperation.

Just like all downloadable files, special price lists are available for 24 hours.


9. Orders & Fast Ordering 

This section explains how to create orders on the Bank of Lamps B2B portal: how to add products to your cart, how to use the Fast Order tool, how to submit your order and what happens after you click Place Order.

All orders are submitted from the Cart, but products can reach the cart in several different ways. Below you will find the full workflow.

 

9.1. Ways to Add Products to Your Cart 

You can add products to your cart using four main methods:

  • Add to Cart from catalogue or product pages
  • Add from Quotes (when your quote is approved or partially approved)
  • Fast Order (bulk entry using EAN/MPN + quantity)
  • Purchased Items (quick reordering)

You can also add a single product directly inside the Cart using the Add product field.

1) Adding Products from Catalogue or Product Page 

The most common method is clicking Add to Cart on catalogue pages or product pages. Once you click it, the button changes into a quantity counter.

You can:

  • use the + / – buttons, or
  • click inside the counter and manually enter the required quantity

After you enter a quantity, press Enter or click anywhere outside the field so the system can validate the request.

The system automatically checks:

  • if the requested quantity is available (for in-stock items)
  • if the quantity meets MOQ rules
  • whether the product is discontinued
  • whether the product can be ordered at all

If something is not possible, you will instantly see an error message explaining why.

2) Adding Products from Quotes 

If you received a quote with status Confirmed or Counteroffer, you can order the items directly from the quote page.

You will see the button Add to cart. You can:

  • add all items from the quote, or
  • add selected items only

All agreed prices, discounts and validity dates are applied automatically in your cart.

3) Adding Products Using Fast Order 

The Fast Order tool allows you to add many products at once using only:

  • EAN or MPN
  • Quantity

Unlike the Quotes tool, Fast Order does not require a target price. You simply enter codes + quantities and the system validates them.

You can:

  • copy–paste lists from Excel,
  • enter items line by line,
  • upload a file (.xlsx or .csv).

If a code is unknown or cannot be added, the system displays a clear error message. After correcting the errors, click Add to cart and all valid items will be added.

You can also watch a short video guide: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsDE5Ew8sKU 

4) Adding Products Directly Inside the Cart 

If you forgot to add something, you can add additional products directly in the cart using:

Add product – Enter EAN or MPN

Enter the product code and click Add product. The product will be validated and added to your cart.

5) Adding Products from Purchased Items 

In the Purchased Items tab you see the full history of products you bought previously:

  • last ordered date
  • total purchased quantity
  • quick Add to cart button

This allows you to reorder frequently purchased items in seconds.

 

9.2. Cart Page – Preparing Your Order 

Once all products are added, go to the Cart page to complete your order.

1) PO Number 

You can enter your own PO Number. If you leave it blank, the system will automatically generate one for you.

2)  Bank Information (required for first order) 

For your first order, we ask you to enter your company’s banking details:

  • Bank name
  • IBAN
  • SWIFT – the international bank identifier used to process payments

Why we ask for this information:

  • to process your payment faster
  • to avoid delays and ensure smooth verification
  • to prepare your order for dispatch as soon as possible

Important:

  • we do not share this information with third parties
  • we do not have access to your bank account
  • we use it only to correctly identify your payment

3)  Selecting Delivery Type and Delivery Method  

Delivery selection consists of two fields:

  • Delivery type – Consolidated, Classic, or Self pick-up
  • Delivery method – Standard or Express (only available if Classic delivery is selected)

For detailed explanations of how delivery works, see section 6. Delivery & Logistics 

4)  Choosing Delivery Address 

Select the delivery address from your saved addresses. If you need a new one, click Add new address.

4)  Order Comment 

You can leave a comment for your account manager. Useful examples:

  • “Please calculate delivery price.”
  • “Please provide confirmed delivery dates.”
  • “Urgent order – need fastest option.”
  • “This order is for a project – please prioritise.”

 

9.3. Placing Your Order 

Once everything is ready, you have two options:

  • Place Order – submit your order
  • Request a quote – convert your cart into a quote request

Place Order means:

  • your manager will verify product availability
  • confirm or update delivery dates
  • prepare logistics options
  • send you a proforma invoice (unless post-payment terms are agreed)

If you want post-payment terms (30 days), contact your account manager to discuss options individually.

 

9.4. What Happens After You Click “Place Order” 

Submitting an order does not mean immediate dispatch. The workflow is:

  1. You immediately receive an Order Notification email confirming that your order was submitted.
  2. Your manager reviews the order.
  3. Availability is checked and confirmed.
  4. Delivery dates are confirmed (or updated if suppliers provide new information).
  5. We prepare your logistics offer.
  6. You receive a proforma invoice (unless post-payment terms are already agreed).

Once payment is received (or post-payment is approved), your order moves to the next stage of the order lifecycle.

Full tracking details are explained in the next section: 10. Order Tracking & Management 

 

9.5. Common Ordering Errors 

During ordering you may encounter the following issues:

  • MOV rule: orders below 100 EUR cannot be placed (except Self pick-up)
  • MOQ rule: minimum order quantity must be met (unless item is in stock)
  • Discontinued items: product may be unavailable or require an alternative
  • Unknown EAN/MPN: code must be corrected before adding
  • Incorrect file format in Fast Order

Detailed rules for MOQ, MOV, availability and pricing are explained in section 4. B2B Prices & Product Availability 


10. Order Tracking & Management 

This section explains how to track the progress of your orders after they are submitted, how item-level statuses work, what you will find on the Orders, Incomplete Items and Ready to Ship Items pages, and how to use the new Request Delivery Date (RDD) feature.

Each product inside an order has its own lifecycle. Depending on supplier availability, logistics speed and stock conditions, you may see multiple different statuses within the same order.

 

10.1. Order Status 

The main order status is determined by the statuses of all items inside the order.
An order is never assigned manually - it is calculated automatically based on item-level progress.

Below is how each status works:

Pending – At least one item has not yet been ordered from suppliers.
🔵 In Progress  – All items have been ordered, but at least one item has not yet reached our warehouse.
🟠 Ready to Ship  – No Pending or In Progress items remain; at least one item is already in our warehouse and waiting for shipment.
🟢 Delivered   – All items in the order are delivered.
🔴 Cancelled  – All items in the order are cancelled.

10.2. Item-Level Status 

Each product inside an order has its own status. Multiple statuses may appear at the same time if the product was purchased or delivered in different batches.

Pending  – the item has not yet been ordered from suppliers. We are verifying availability.
🔵 In Progress (approx.)  – the item has been ordered but is not yet in our warehouse.
An estimated delivery range is shown based on supplier history.
Example: 10 In Progress (approx.) 19.12.2026 – 31.12.2026
🔵 In Progress (confirmed)  – the item has been ordered but is not yet in our warehouse.
A confirmed delivery date has been provided by the supplier.
Example: 10 In Progress (confirmed) 19.12.2026
🟠 Ready to Ship  – the item is physically in our warehouse and reserved for you.
If a shipment request has already been made, a note will appear, e.g. “Requested by J. Smith (27.11.2025)”
🟢 Delivered   – the item is delivered to your location. In some cases, shipment may still be in transit. The delivery document is clickable and opens the invoice.
Example: 8000 Delivered ES2511307 (20.11.2025)
🔴 Cancelled  – the item was cancelled.

 
10.3. Orders Page 

The Orders page allows you to quickly review and manage all your orders in one place.

You can see:

  • all orders with their date, number, creator, and total value
  • main order status (Pending, In Progress, Ready to Ship, Delivered)
  • search and filters (EAN/MPN, manager, status, sorting)

Inside an opened order you can:

  • track quantities per status (Pending, In Progress, Ready to Ship, Delivered)
  • view estimated date ranges and confirmed supplier dates
  • see shipment request notes (if submitted)
  • check unit prices, line totals, and your order summary
  • view delivery document numbers for delivered items (clickable)
  • review the delivery address
  • download the order as Excel

 

10.4. Incomplete Items 

The Incomplete Items page is your control center for all open orders.
It shows every product that has not yet been delivered - across all orders - so you can manage everything from one place instead of opening orders one by one.

You will see:

  • all undelivered items, grouped by order
  • live item statuses (Pending, In Progress, Ready to Ship)
  • Incomplete Items Total – total value of all open items
  • approximate and confirmed delivery dates
  • Excel export for the entire list
  • items in Ready to Ship status (they appear here because they are still undelivered)

For convenience, only the first order is expanded by default.
You can expand or collapse any order manually to review all open items.

Although Ready to Ship items appear here, their consolidation and shipment tools are located in the dedicated Ready to Ship Items tab.

You can also enable an optional weekly email summary, giving you a full overview of all open items directly in your inbox.

 

10.5. Ready to Ship Items 

The Ready to Ship Items page shows everything that has already reached our warehouse - grouped by order, with quantities and total value.
From here, you can request shipment for all ready items in just one click.

You will see:

  • all items physically in our warehouse
  • items grouped by order
  • product names, quantities, and total value per order
  • notes about previous shipment requests (who requested and when)
  • Excel export option

To ship your goods, simply click Request Shipment.

After your request:

  • your manager is notified
  • you receive a confirmation email
  • we prepare the most cost-efficient logistics offer
  • delivery price is confirmed by email

You can also enable a weekly Ready to Ship summary email, so you always know what’s waiting in your warehouse balance.

 

10.6. Purchased Items 

The Purchased Items tab contains your full purchase history. For each product you will see:

  • last purchased date
  • total purchased quantity
  • a quick Add to cart button for reordering

 

10.7. Delivery Dates: Estimated vs Confirmed 

Your portal shows two types of delivery dates:

Estimated delivery time at our warehouse (approx.) 

  • automatically calculated by the system
  • based on supplier history and typical lead times
  • displayed as a date range
  • may change when suppliers update availability

Estimated delivery time at our warehouse (confirmed) 

  • provided directly by the supplier
  • displayed as a single date
  • more accurate but still subject to possible delays

 

10.8. Tracking Shipments 

Tracking numbers are not yet shown inside the account area. However:

  • your manager can provide tracking links upon request
  • built-in tracking features are planned for future updates
 
10.9. Request Delivery Date (RDD) 

We are introducing the first version of the Request Delivery Date (RDD) tool. It allows you to request or update delivery dates for existing orders directly in your account.

Where RDD is available:

  • Orders page
  • Incomplete Items page

RDD is available for the following statuses:

Pending 
Your manager receives the request and updates the status. The RDD button becomes available 72 hours after order creation.

🔵 In Progress (approx.)  / 🔵 In Progress 
Your request is sent directly to the supplier. They provide a confirmed date via our Vendor Portal, updating the status to In Progress (confirmed).

How RDD works:

  • Click the RDD button next to a single item
  • Select multiple items using checkboxes and click Request Delivery Dates
  • Select all items and request dates for the entire list at once

Once suppliers or managers reply, updated dates appear on your Orders and Incomplete Items pages, and you receive an email notification.

Why RDD is useful:

  • No need to write emails or make calls
  • Faster communication with suppliers
  • All updates appear immediately in your account
  • Weekly summary emails consolidate all changes

Current email schedule: 
Every Monday at 09:00, if any date changes were made during the previous week.

Upcoming improvements:

  • Visible markers showing who requested RDD and when
  • Automatic RDD for overdue dates
  • “Automatically requested [date]” labels
  • Improved consolidated RDD email

Important: 
RDD is in testing mode and enabled only for selected customers. To activate it, please contact your account manager.


11. Payments 

This section explains which payment methods are available on the portal, how payment terms work, and where you can see payment-related information.

11.1. Available payment methods 

At the moment, the only payment method available on the portal is:

  • bank transfer based on the invoice
 
11.2. Payment terms 

All new customers start on prepayment terms.
If you need post-payment (Net terms), this must be agreed individually with your account manager.

 
11.3. Why we ask for your banking details 

During your first order, you will be asked to provide:

  • Bank name
  • IBAN
  • SWIFT

This information helps us process your payments faster and prepare your documents correctly.
We do not have access to your bank account, and your data is not shared with third parties.

 

11.4. Payment status in the portal 

Payment statuses (Paid / Unpaid) are not yet displayed in the portal.
Invoices can currently be accessed inside delivered orders by clicking the delivery document number.

 

11.5. Net terms in Company Information 

Some clients may see the following fields in Settings → Company Information:

  • Net Term
  • Credit Line
  • Overdue Amount

These fields are only visible for customers with approved post-payment terms.

 

11.6. Upcoming improvements 

We are developing:

  • a dedicated Documents section
  • visible payment statuses
  • invoice and document history

12. Notifications 

The Notifications section allows you to manage automatic email reports for your account.
Each notification type must first be enabled by your account manager.
Once it is enabled for your company, any user in your account can turn it on or off individually.

If you don’t see a notification you need, simply contact your manager - they can activate it for your company.

12.1. Daily In-Stock Price List 

Sends: every day at 10:00 (Riga time)
Content: a full list of all products currently in our warehouse, including:

  • your B2B prices
  • quantities in stock
  • file format: CSV / XLSX

This notification is useful if you synchronise stock with your ERP or need daily updates for purchasing.

 
12.2. Weekly Ready to Ship Summary 

Sends: every Wednesday at 12:00 (Riga time)
Content:

  • all items currently Ready to Ship
  • grouped by order
  • total value of all ready items

Perfect for planning consolidated shipments.

 
12.3. Weekly Incomplete Items Summary 

Sends: every Wednesday at 12:00 (Riga time)
Content:

  • all items that have not yet been delivered
  • their current status (Pending / In Progress)
  • approximate or confirmed delivery dates

Useful when managing project timelines or tracking supplier deliveries.

 
12.4. Weekly Delivery Date Changes 

Sends: every Monday at 09:00 (Riga time)
Content:

  • all items whose delivery dates changed during the past week
  • full list of items with Requested Delivery Dates (RDD)

This report helps you monitor supplier updates and stay informed about any changes.


13. Account Settings 

The Account Settings section allows you to manage your personal details, company information, users, addresses and security settings. All changes apply only to your company’s B2B account.

13.1. Profile Information 

Here you can update your personal details as a user, such as your name, phone number, email.

 
13.2. Company Information 

This section contains your company's details (company name, phone, Bank information, email, language, website, legal address).
If your company has approved post-payment terms, you may also see fields such as Net Term, Credit Line and Overdue Amount.

 
13.3. Users 

Manage all users linked to your company’s account.
Admins can add new users, edit existing ones, or remove access.

 
13.4. Addresses 

Add and manage your delivery addresses.
You can store multiple delivery destinations and select them during checkout.

 

13.4. Password 

Change your account password at any time for improved security.

Version: 28.11.2025 • Applicable law: Laws of the Republic of Latvia • Language: EN