{"id":5005,"date":"2022-09-27T08:41:50","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T08:41:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/127.0.0.1\/wordpress116\/?p=5005"},"modified":"2022-09-27T08:41:50","modified_gmt":"2022-09-27T08:41:50","slug":"making-b2b-ecommerce-part-of-your-supply-chain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greenfuturemedia.com\/?p=5005","title":{"rendered":"Making B2B Ecommerce Part of Your Supply Chain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/greenfuturemedia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/20220403064425-83.jpg\" \/>\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>A new report from DHL Logistics shows that a lot of companies have not yet implemented an ecommerce strategy which includes their supply chain, even though they recognize how important to customer retention and satisfaction.<\/p>\n<p>The worldwide survey of just about 900 decision-makers responsible for ecommerce and logistics or supply chain management says that six out of ten B2B companies are working towards full implementation of the ecommerce strategy. Although they recognize that customer support is the most important facet of ecommerce, other business pressures are reducing progress.<\/p>\n<p>The digital progress of B2B ecommerce businesses can differ dramatically, so ways of address the difficulties of the next three to five years will be very different. Time pressures and costs imply that experimentation is a luxury not many will be able to afford.<\/p>\n<p>Businesses that succeed will deliver outstanding service and get increased profitability.<\/p>\n<h4>Customer expectations<\/h4>\n<p>Same-day delivery, real-time track-and-trace, return options and flexible delivery choices just some of your buyer&#039;s expectations. Increasingly, purchasing decisions are based on how well businesses meet their customers&#039; demands.<\/p>\n<h4>Barriers to full implementation of ecommerce strategies<\/h4>\n<p>In the following 3 to 5 years, over fifty percent of companies is going to be making changes to distribution as part of their ecommerce strategy. The DHL report identifies the main barriers to progress as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>constantly evolving customer expectations<\/li>\n<li>conflicting business priorities<\/li>\n<li>limitations in existing infrastructure<\/li>\n<li>cost<\/li>\n<li>current technology platforms<\/li>\n<li>finding the right business partners<\/li>\n<li>the need to fully develop a strategy<\/li>\n<li>readiness to make the investment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For B2B ecommerce firms that wish to capture new customers and retain existing ones, their supply chains should be in a position to react to new business models, service expectations and the online needs of customers.<\/p>\n<p>To deal with this pressure a lot of companies are searching for partnerships with third-party logistics companies (3PLs) to enhance in-house resources and capabilities, letting them respond to opportunities effectively.<\/p>\n<h4>Distribution strategies<\/h4>\n<p>To meet and even exceed expectations B2B ecommerce companies are in a race to balance cost and service across the whole business.<\/p>\n<p>Although B2B ecommerce implementation is catching up with B2C companies, they have originate from very varied starting points. When it comes to inventory management and distribution, B2B businesses actually have completely different ways of handling and fulfilling ecommerce orders that will affect their strategic approach.<\/p>\n<p>Many currently use several distribution methods. To date there&#039;s no clear preference of method for the next 3 to 5 years, even though over fifty percent of businesses plan to make changes.<\/p>\n<h4>Agility is the key<\/h4>\n<p>All B2B ecommerce businesses will have to be highly adaptable, agile, and attentive to buyer expectations while remaining cost-effective. Transformation is essential for survival.<\/p>\n<p>Because Cloudfy was specifically designed to meet the needs of B2B ecommerce it is a scalable, cost-effective choice for delivering a complete ecommerce strategy. It comes with integration options for major business systems, a strong application programing interface (API) for bespoke requirements and can interface with third-party systems.<\/p>\n<p>Importantly, with regular upgrades deployed within the Cloud, it is also a &#039;future-proofed&#039; option that will allow businesses to respond quickly to changing conditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A new report from DHL Logistics shows that a lot of companies have not yet implemented an ecommerce strategy which includes their supply chain, even though they recognize how important to customer retention and satisfaction. 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