Related Items for Submatrix Items

By default, SuiteCommerce Advanced (SCA) displays related items for matrix parent items across all child or submatrix items. This enhancement allows for the display of different related items for submatrix items, providing a tailored experience for customers based on their selection.

Last Update :October 2026
Published :31 Oct 2026
Support for :SuiteCommerce, SuiteCommerce Advanced (SCA)
Implementation time :1 Week

Related Items for Submatrix Items

Implementation time: 1 Week

Overview

Related Items for Submatrix Items Enhancement

The Related Items for Submatrix Items enhancement allows for the dynamic display of different related items for submatrix items, which traditionally inherit the related items of the matrix parent item. By implementing this feature, businesses can offer more relevant and personalized related product recommendations for each submatrix item. The feature includes a responsive carousel to display these items, enhancing user engagement and improving the shopping experience.

Features

Dynamic Related Item Display for Submatrix Items

This feature enables businesses to manage and display distinct related items for submatrix items on the product detail page. The related items are fetched dynamically based on the selected submatrix, ensuring personalized and relevant recommendations.

Responsive Carousel for Related Items

The related items are displayed in a carousel slider that adjusts based on screen size, ensuring a smooth and optimized display across mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.

Backend Integration for Submatrix Related Items

The feature integrates with custom fields in the NetSuite record and uses a custom service controller to fetch and display related items specific to each submatrix item.

Customizable Related Item Configuration

Administrators can configure and assign different related items for each submatrix item via custom fields in NetSuite, allowing for tailored product recommendations.

Seamless Integration with SuiteCommerce Advanced

The enhancement seamlessly integrates with existing SuiteCommerce Advanced configurations, extending related item functionality to submatrix items without disrupting other features.

Conditions Apply

Requires SuiteCommerce or SuiteCommerce Advanced platform.
Admin access to SuiteCommerce setup and configuration is necessary.
Custom product configurations (matrix items) may require additional adjustments.
Related items must be configured at the submatrix level in NetSuite for full functionality.

Benefits

Benefits of the Related Items for Submatrix Items Feature

This feature enhances product detail pages by offering relevant, tailored related items for submatrix items. It improves user engagement, provides a better shopping experience, and increases the likelihood of additional purchases by displaying personalized product recommendations.

Personalized Product Recommendations

Customers receive tailored related item suggestions based on the submatrix item they are viewing.
Increases the relevance of recommendations, improving customer satisfaction.

Improved User Experience with Carousel Display

Carousel layout allows customers to easily browse related items.
Optimized for mobile and desktop devices, providing a seamless shopping experience.

Backend Flexibility for Admins

Admins can easily configure and manage related items for each submatrix item.
Custom fields in NetSuite allow for flexibility in related item assignment.

Seamless Integration with Existing Systems

The feature integrates smoothly with existing SuiteCommerce Advanced setups.
No disruption to other features or customizations within the product page.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How does this enhancement affect matrix parent items?

The enhancement allows for separate related items for submatrix items without affecting the related items for matrix parent items. It only modifies the behavior for submatrix items.

Is the carousel layout responsive on all devices?

Yes, administrators can configure and assign different related items to each submatrix item using custom fields in the NetSuite item record.

How long does it take to implement this feature?

The implementation typically takes 1 week, depending on your existing configurations and the complexity of your matrix items.

Are there any prerequisites for using this enhancement?

The enhancement requires SuiteCommerce or SuiteCommerce Advanced, admin access to SuiteCommerce configuration, and custom matrix item configurations may need additional adjustments for full functionality