Distributor consolidation is accelerating. In just the past few months: GME Supply acquired a Houston-based workwear and PPE supplier to expand its safety portfolio. SupplyOne bought a California packaging distributor, signaling the continued roll-up in packaging and industrial supplies. EVI...
We’re already halfway through 2025, and it’s clearer than ever: B2B eCommerce is fundamentally reshaping how manufacturers and distributors operate. Straddling several moving parts at a time—geopolitical issues, tariff pressures, and shifting customer expectations—manufacturers and distributors are looking at the...
B2B sales and purchases today are driven as much by online platforms and digital tools as they are through traditional methods like trade shows and in-person negotiations. Business buyers conduct independent research, compare suppliers online, and expect seamless digital interactions. ...
Every manufacturer and distributor knows that Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems serve as the nerve centers of their operations. From inventory and finance to procurement and customer contracts, ERP centralizes critical business functions, ensuring teams across departments work with real-time...
Efficient supply chain management (SCM) is a formidable task that requires constant adaptions on different fronts, including changing market dynamics, supplier-partner relationships, logistics and distribution, consumer behavior shifts, and regulatory compliance. Throw B2B eCommerce into the supply chain mix and...
2024 is definitely the year of digital transformation, giving the eCommerce industry a major impetus to stay competitive with new digital tools. Digital transformation is now a bigger priority than both cybersecurity (73%) and cloud implementation (65%). As an eCommerce...
AI is becoming a part of almost everything we do, thankfully not horse riding or skydiving just yet! In business, however, Generative AI in eCommerce platforms is revolutionizing how we shop online. From personalized shopping experiences to predictive analytics, AI...
Today, having a basic eCommerce website is not enough. If you want more returns, you must invest in creating an attractive, dynamic, and extremely efficient B2B eCommerce platform. Digital channels are going to be a key source of revenue for...
If you are an eCommerce business, you’ll be happy to know that the odds are clearly in your favor. Since 64% of new-age B2B buyers prefer digital channels over traditional ones. As technology continues to dominate most aspects of our...
The power of email marketing is limitless only when your brand can stand out and your message is clearly understood. Today, traditional catalog marketing has made a comeback with a twist. eCommerce companies today send AI-generated digital catalogs to stay...