Distributors have a big opportunity to increase sales with e-commerce Many manufacturers have been investing in B2B e-commerce the past couple of years. The trend is to invest in e-commerce by means of launching e-commerce sites for their dealers, distributors and selling on marketplaces. There is still company buying policies to
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How the Automotive Parts Industry is getting e-commerce ready
Automotive parts suppliers are gearing up for e-commerce Often times, the bigger the industry, the harder it is to adjust to fast moving tech trends. The automotive industry is definitely falls into this category. The Automotive Aftermarket is expected to reach $486.4 billion by 2025 according to Grand View Research
E-commerce in Africa – The infamous Last Mile
How will companies solve the logistical nightmare of the infamous "Last Mile" in Africa? The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development ranked 44 African countries on their 'readiness' for e-commerce. This is based on 4 major criteria which include bank or mobile money account penetration, internet usage, availability of internet
Marketplaces – To sell or not to sell?
The online marketplace can be daunting place especially for sellers. This is even more true for manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers. Some companies sells only through marketplaces like Amazon, eBay and Allibaba, others sell only through their own online portals, and some use a hybrid approach. How do you decide which
Manufacturers are turning to e-commerce
E-commerce is becoming increasingly popular among Manufacturers Looking at trends from the established markets, manufacturers are excelling the spend on e-commerce projects. According to the B2B E-commerce report, 79% of all manufacturers indicated that they will spend more on e-commerce than previously. This ads up to a massive 10% increase from
