Most people know the differences between business-to-business (B2B) sellers and business-to-consumer (B2C) retailers. The most obvious is consumer retailers serve personal interests and needs, while B2B companies provide work-related products and services. When it...
If you’re a wholesale distributor, manufacturer, or specialty hardgoods retailer, you must be flexible and agile if you want to keep up with buyer expectations. But, to do that, your business systems must have the same latitude. The sophisticated needs of the B2B...
The Internet of Things (IoT) is the network of cloud-connected electronic devices that communicate and transfer data using RFID, QR codes, and other technology. Prevalent in consumer products like smart speakers, IoT also supports the wholesale marketplace. This...
Several emerging technologies have the potential to upset the B2B industry. Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein of Distribution Strategy Group outlined these disruptors in their initial research report last month. They contend these new technologies may have a minor effect...
9 questions that determine if a vendor’s PIM is genuine – or just a glorified database There’s a common ideology among digital commerce experts, industry analysts, and B2B advisors that for a business to be truly omnichannel, it must utilize a product information...
Pros and cons of 5 chatbot platforms that can talk up your business Thinking about integrating a chatbot into your B2B eCommerce site? Check out our reviews of these five popular chatbot platforms, along with the pros and cons of each: HubSpot LiveChat/ChatBot for...
You run a successful wholesale business dedicated to providing quality products and personalized service to your customers. You most likely have multiple branch locations, tens of thousands of items, and a team of experienced sales staff to assist buyers who call and...
Our next-generation PIM and all-in-one commerce platform are the backbone of a unified commerce experience for your customers. If independent distributors want to remain relevant and thrive in the marketplace – especially during economic crises like the one caused by...
Managing inventory can be a difficult task, especially for small to mid-sized contractors who spend most of their time in the field. Ordering too much product can be expensive and wasteful, but not ordering enough can hold up progress on the job. To help their...
To keep in lockstep with customer expectations, your business built a digital channel that provides a virtual “endless” aisle of items, online tools for easy ordering and transacting, and the convenience of shopping anywhere, anytime, on any device. So, how do these...