A recent report released collaboratively by the B2B eCommerce Association found construction materials buyers make multiple purchases every week. Some are placing orders every day on the same business to business (B2B) ecommerce websites. Features such as easy repeat ordering and one-click checkouts are priorities for good user experiences. The biggest challenges are poor user experiences, lack of real-time product availability information and no provision for payment terms. Seven out of 10 respondents in the sector said they would abandon an ecommerce purchase if payment terms weren’t offer ..read more

SAP is a German-based software development company offering enterprise (ERP) systems for business operations and customer relationship management (CRM). Founded in 1972 as System Analysis Program (SAP) Development, the company is now a multinational operation. SAP uses in-memory data processing and supports new technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). Organizations looking for a complete digital platform choose SAP to connect all their business operations. According to SAP, 77% of the world’s transaction revenue touches an SAP system. On premise or cloud-bas ..read more

Providing consistent digital experiences across channels helps you increase business to business (B2B) sales. A recent survey found 62% of B2B companies increased sales by using ERP-ecommerce integration to deliver high quality digital journeys. SAP enterprise resource planning (ERP) software streamlines your organization’s data processing and information flows. Originally designed for on-premises use, it now provides its wide range of applications and modules in the cloud. NetSuite was designed for the cloud. It provides ERP and customer relationship (CRM) solutions. Although it was acquire ..read more

B2B Ecommerce Challenges in 2024 By 2025 Gartner expects eight out of 10 business to business (B2B) sales interactions will take place using digital channels. It’s a trend you can’t afford to miss. Many B2B operations understandably focus on production and delivery, relying on sales teams to keep orders flowing. However, B2B buying journeys are increasingly complex and time-consuming. In this whitepaper you’ll learn more about the importance of: understanding your customers adding value to customer journeys meeting customer expectations delivering frictionless online journeys providing hig ..read more

Cloudfy is delighted to be part of the B2B eCommerce Association. The Association’s aims complement our commitment to quality and customer service as a leading business to business (B2B) ecommerce platform. Cloudfy CEO, Rob Williams, says: “We created Cloudfy as an ‘ever green’ ecommerce solution for manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers. We recognise the value of this thriving community of like-minded professionals. We’re pleased to play our part in meeting the challenges of complex B2B sales. Collaboration within the Association makes a major contribution to professionalism and re ..read more

During the pandemic, the pharma and investigational medicinal products (IMP) sectors had to evolve to survive. The pharma ecommerce market is still growing dramatically and is expected to reach almost US$ 290,825million by 2034. Like many other industries increasing costs, supply chain disruption and materials shortages have all accelerated change. Businesses in the sector can’t afford to fall behind. Harnessing the power of digitization for the pharmaceutical and IMP sectors includes embracing B2B ecommerce. It’s just one of the ways the dynamics in the sector are changing. Cloudfy is a B2B ..read more

In the competitive landscape of business-to-business (B2B) commerce, efficient inventory and logistics management can be the difference between success and stagnation. B2B platforms that prioritize the integration of robust inventory and logistics features are better equipped to meet the complex demands of modern supply chains. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore why inventory and logistics features are essential for B2B platforms, examine the benefits they bring, and address common challenges faced by customers. Table of Contents Understanding Inventory and Logistics Features In ..read more

Meeting Food & Beverage Sector Challenges with Ecommerce in 2024 Are you finding it difficult to keep pace with the rapid changes in the food and beverage (F&B) sector? Extra quality and compliance requirements and supply chain disruption are just some of the areas needing your attention.  Since the pandemic ecommerce has played an increasingly important part in the digital transformation of F&B operations. Whatever the size of your F&B business there are some significant trends and challenges you need to prepare for in 2024.  In this whitepaper you’ll learn more a ..read more

Your choice of an enterprise resource planning (ERP) system is business critical. The right ERP system streamlines operations, boosts efficiency, and empowers organizations to make data-driven decisions. However, the wrong system can add complexity, disrupt operations and ultimately affect customer service and sales. Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an ERP powerhouse. It provides a set of intelligent business applications designed to help run your business operations using predictive artificial intelligence (AI). It includes Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) and Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations ..read more

Here we compare two leading business to business (B2B) ecommerce platforms: Cloudfy vs BigCommerce. B2B transactions were once handled by field sales representatives, over the phone, using emails or even by fax. New technology and changing attitudes mean things have moved on in recent years. There are a lot of ecommerce platforms to choose from and it can be difficult to know what will best suit your business needs. Table of Contents An ecommerce platform designed for complex B2B sales B2B buyers expect high quality online journeys similar to their personal shopping experiences. However ..read more