Commerce Chain Optimization

Better Data is designed for real-world Commerce Chain Optimization, where a lead organization collaborates with subsidiaries, partners, distributors, and suppliers — without forcing everyone into the same heavy software experience. The platform supports:

• Multi-organization networks
• Location-aware operations
• Fine-grained access control
• Flexible, network-friendly billing

All within a single, secure tenant.

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Core Structural Concepts

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Root Organization (Network Owner)

The Root Organization is the controlling entity for a commerce network. It typically represents the parent company, brand owner, or corporate operations/IT/finance. The Root Organization:

• Owns the master subscription
• Controls which organizations are linked into the network
• Assigns cross-organization administrators
• Has visibility across its organizational hierarchy

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Organizations (Business Entities)

An Organization represents a distinct business entity inside the network, such as:

• Subsidiaries (manufacturing, distribution, retail)
• Divisions or internal business units
• Partners (marketplaces, retailers, 3PLs)
• Suppliers and service providers

Organizations are linked together through Organization Relationships, forming a hierarchy.

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Organization Relationships (Hierarchy)

Organizations are connected using explicit parent -> child relationships, each with a defined relationship type. These relationships define visibility, administrative scope, billing inclusion, and collaboration boundaries.

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Locations (Operational Context)

A Location represents where operations physically or logically occur, such as:

• Warehouses and distribution centers
• Amazon FBA centers
• Retail stores
• Manufacturing plants
• Hospital wards (healthcare use cases)

Locations provide operational context:

• Inventory is tracked per location
• Shipments move between locations
• Permissions can vary by location

Organizations may have many locations, and users’ permissions can differ by location.

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Access & Administration Model

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Organization Admin (ORG_ADMIN)

An ORG_ADMIN manages a single organization:

• Users and roles within that organization
• Locations and operational settings
• Day-to-day administration

If an organization is a parent with subsidiaries, an ORG_ADMIN may also be granted visibility into its active subsidiary organizations, based on relationship rules.

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Organization Super Admin (ORG_SUPER_ADMIN)

An ORG_SUPER_ADMIN is assigned at the Root Organization level. They can:

• Manage the full organization hierarchy
• Link or unlink organizations
• Assign organization admins
• Configure cross-organization collaboration
• Manage billing configuration for the network

This role is typically held by corporate operations, IT, or finance teams.

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Baseline Members

Users who are not administrators can still log in, participate in workflows, receive notifications, and manage their own preferences. They do not have administrative access unless explicitly granted.

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Hybrid Billing Model (Network-Friendly)

Better Data uses a hybrid billing approach designed for multi-organization networks.

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Billing Ownership

• The Root Organization owns the master subscription and invoice.
• Billing is consolidated at the network level.

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Organization Billing Modes

Each linked organization can be configured with its own billing mode: This model allows networks to grow organically: invite partners for free, upgrade organizations that need deeper operational capabilities, yet keep billing simple and centralized.

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Luxe Bond Billing Example

“Partners join for free. As they grow and need autonomy, they upgrade — while billing stays consolidated under one network.”