Where Markets affect your business in Kombiner
Summary
Markets in Kombiner influence how your business operates across different countries. They affect orders, requests, onboarding, and more. Understanding where Markets apply helps you predict system behavior. In this article, we explain where Markets have an impact.
Where do Markets affect your business?
Markets act as a control layer across several parts of Kombiner.
They influence:
- Orders and checkout
- Quotes and requests
- User onboarding and country selection
- Company and contact data
Each area may use Markets slightly differently.
Orders and checkout
Markets have the strongest impact on direct orders.
They can:
- Allow or block orders
- Control whether checkout is possible
- Evaluate readiness before completing an order
This is typically enforced strictly.
Quotes and requests
Markets can also affect quotes and requests, but behavior may vary.
They can:
- Allow or restrict submissions
- Control availability in the interface
- Influence how requests are handled
In some cases, this is controlled in the frontend rather than fully enforced everywhere.
User onboarding and profiles
Markets are used when users:
- Select their country
- Enter phone numbers
- Create accounts
This ensures consistent country data across your system.
Companies and contacts
Markets influence:
- Stored country information
- Company and contact records
- How users are grouped and managed
This helps align your data with your Market setup.
How Markets affect your business
The typical flow:
- A country is selected or assigned
- Kombiner identifies the Market
- Market settings are evaluated
- The system adjusts available actions
- The user experiences the result
The outcome depends on both the country and your settings.
Key concepts
Strong enforcement
Orders are typically enforced strictly based on Market settings.
Partial enforcement
Quotes and requests may depend on interface logic and setup.
Data usage
Markets are also used for storing and displaying country-related data.
Best practices for using Markets across your business
- Test Markets across all flows (orders, requests, onboarding)
- Ensure consistent country selection across systems
- Align Market setup with real business operations
- Keep rules simple and predictable
- Review behavior regularly as you expand
Important notes
- Not all features are enforced equally across flows
- Some behavior depends on frontend setup
- Country data may appear differently across pages
- Markets do not control pricing or currency
- Incorrect setup can lead to inconsistent behavior
Common questions
Why do orders behave differently from requests?
Because orders are enforced more strictly in the system.
Do Markets affect all parts of Kombiner?
They affect many areas, but not all behavior is controlled by Markets.
Can inconsistent country data cause issues?
Yes, using different formats can lead to unexpected behavior.