Catalog Module
The Catalog module is the heart of the Alifshop marketplace, managing all product-related data, categorization, pricing, and partner relationships. It implements a sophisticated product catalog system with support for complex hierarchies, dynamic pricing, and comprehensive partner management.
Overview
The Catalog module handles:
- Product Management - Complete product lifecycle from creation to deactivation
- Category & Brand Hierarchy - Multi-level categorization with brands, models, and series
- Dynamic Pricing - Offer management with time-based pricing and promotions
- Review System - Customer reviews and ratings with moderation
- Partner Integration - Third-party seller management and product synchronization
- Inventory Tracking - Real-time inventory management and availability
Products
Product Structure
Products in Alifshop follow a hierarchical structure:
Category → Brand → Model → Series → Product → Variant
Product Entities
- Product - Base product entity with core attributes
- ProductVariant - Specific variations (size, color, etc.)
- ProductAttribute - Dynamic attributes system
- ProductImage - Product media management
- ProductSpecification - Technical specifications
Key Features
- Multi-language Support - Product titles and descriptions in multiple languages
- Rich Media - Support for images, videos, and 360° views
- Dynamic Attributes - Flexible attribute system for different product types
- Inventory Integration - Real-time stock tracking
- SEO Optimization - SEO-friendly URLs and metadata
Categories & Brands
Category Management
- Hierarchical Structure - Unlimited depth category trees
- Category Attributes - Category-specific attribute templates
- Localization - Multi-language category names and descriptions
- Icons & Images - Visual category representation
- SEO Configuration - Category-specific SEO settings
Brand Management
- Brand Hierarchy - Brand → Model → Series structure
- Brand Assets - Logos, banners, and promotional materials
- Brand Stores - Dedicated brand pages and storefronts
- Partner Brands - Third-party brand management
- Brand Compliance - Brand guidelines and approval workflows
Models & Series
- Model Management - Product model definitions and specifications
- Series Grouping - Product series for related items
- Technical Specifications - Model-specific technical data
- Compatibility - Cross-model compatibility matrices
Offers & Pricing
Offer System
- Dynamic Pricing - Time-based and condition-based pricing
- Promotional Offers - Discount campaigns and special offers
- Bulk Pricing - Volume-based pricing tiers
- Partner Pricing - Third-party seller pricing management
- Currency Support - Multi-currency pricing and conversion
Pricing Features
- Price History - Complete pricing history tracking
- Competitive Pricing - Price monitoring and adjustment
- Promotional Campaigns - Scheduled price changes and promotions
- Regional Pricing - Location-based pricing variations
- BNPL Integration - Buy Now Pay Later pricing display
Offer Types
- Regular Offers - Standard product pricing
- Flash Sales - Time-limited promotional pricing
- Bundle Offers - Multi-product promotional bundles
- Seasonal Offers - Holiday and seasonal pricing
- Loyalty Offers - Customer loyalty-based pricing
Reviews & Ratings
Review System
- Customer Reviews - Verified customer feedback system
- Rating Scale - 5-star rating system with detailed breakdowns
- Review Moderation - Automated and manual review moderation
- Review Helpfulness - Community-driven review quality scoring
- Review Responses - Seller responses to customer reviews
Review Features
- Verified Purchase - Reviews from verified buyers only
- Image Reviews - Customer-uploaded review images
- Review Filtering - Filter reviews by rating, date, and verification
- Review Analytics - Detailed review analytics and insights
- Review Incentives - Reward systems for quality reviews
Moderation Workflow
- Automated Screening - AI-powered review content analysis
- Manual Review - Human moderation for flagged content
- Community Reporting - User-reported inappropriate reviews
- Review Appeals - Appeal process for rejected reviews
- Quality Scoring - Review quality metrics and scoring
Partner Management
Partner System
- Seller Onboarding - Complete partner registration and verification
- Partner Profiles - Detailed seller profiles and storefronts
- Product Synchronization - Real-time product data synchronization
- Inventory Management - Partner inventory tracking and updates
- Performance Metrics - Partner performance monitoring and scoring
Partner Features
- Multi-channel Integration - Integration with partner systems
- Bulk Operations - Mass product updates and management
- Partner Analytics - Detailed sales and performance analytics
- Commission Management - Flexible commission structures
- Partner Support - Dedicated partner support tools
Integration Capabilities
- API Integration - RESTful APIs for partner system integration
- Webhook Support - Real-time event notifications
- Data Synchronization - Bi-directional data synchronization
- Inventory Sync - Real-time inventory level synchronization
- Order Integration - Seamless order processing integration
Price History
Price Tracking
- Historical Data - Complete price history for all products
- Price Trends - Price trend analysis and visualization
- Competitor Monitoring - External price monitoring and comparison
- Price Alerts - Customer price drop notifications
- Price Optimization - AI-driven price optimization recommendations
Analytics & Reporting
- Price Performance - Price change impact analysis
- Revenue Optimization - Revenue-based pricing recommendations
- Market Analysis - Market-wide price trend analysis
- Seasonal Patterns - Seasonal price pattern identification
- Customer Behavior - Price sensitivity analysis
The Catalog module provides a comprehensive foundation for marketplace operations, enabling sophisticated product management, dynamic pricing strategies, and seamless partner integration while maintaining high data quality and performance standards.