Dictionary term

Cross-Selling

Recommending or selling complementary products or services to an existing or prospective customer.

Recommending or selling complementary products or services to an existing or prospective customer.

Why Cross-Selling matters

Understanding this term helps teams align sales, operations, finance, and technology around how business customers evaluate, purchase, and receive products or services.

How It Applies to E-Commerce

Commerce recommendation engines surface complementary products during browsing, cart, and reorder flows.

How It Applies to ERP Systems

ERP product relationships, inventory availability, and pricing constrain which add-ons can be fulfilled.

How It Applies to CRM Systems

CRM identifies complementary offerings based on customer history and account needs.