One Order Manager Datafile with Many Stores vs. Many Datafiles with One Store Each

Merchants with multiple stores should consider whether to set up one Order Manager datafile with many stores (or shopping carts) or one datafile per store (or shopping cart).

Generally speaking, if the stores share inventory, set up multiple stores in one datafile. If the stores are separate independent businesses, set up one datafile per store.

If you need to report on each store or shopping cart separately, you may need to build custom reports if you maintain them all in one datafile. The number of standard reports by shopping cart id that are available is limited. Stone Edge Technologies builds custom reports for a small fee. For more information, call 1(877) StoneWeb or (215) 641-1837.