Simplisales B2B Ecommerce Blog
The Rise of Self-Service Ordering in B2B and Retail
The shift towards a self-service ordering approach within the B2B and retail sectors is gaining momentum as it addresses the everyday hiccups without antagonising the personal relationships involved. The buyers increasingly request a fast add-on to their access to their own prices, availability of real-time stock and the facility of ordering repeat products without the […] 6 min readREAD MORE
Why Mobile Apps Matter in B2B Sales
Mobile apps can be a game changer in B2B sales as the modern approach to the buying and selling process has transitioned from the traditional desk to the more flexible spaces like warehouses, and shop floors, where meetings are held that necessitate instant decisions. With the reliance of sales reps and buyers on file-web only […] 5 min readREAD MORE
From Sales Orders to Warehouse Fulfilment: Closing the Operational Gap
In wholesale, the variance between sales orders and warehouse fulfilment mainly does not stem from the mistakes or insufficient efforts, but rather from the dispersed systems and manual handovers that act as a blackout of visibility as businesses increase their scale. Orders from different channels get re-created, outdated, or misinterpreted by the warehouse, which leaves […] 7 min readREAD MORE
Why Manual Forecasting Fails in Wholesale
Manual forecasting in wholesale relies heavily on spreadsheets, past sales and gut feeling, which once worked in stable markets but now struggle to cope with today’s complex, fast-moving demand patterns. As product ranges grow, customer behaviour shifts and external factors disrupt supply chains, spreadsheet forecasts become backwards-looking guesses that lead to overstocking, stockouts, tied-up cash […] 7 min readREAD MORE
Field Sales Apps: Why Spreadsheets No Longer Work
As B2B wholesale selling has become faster and more complex, spreadsheets no longer support the realities of field sales, where pricing, availability and orders need to be confirmed in real time. Manual, offline order capture creates data delays, rework and errors, forcing sales reps to retype orders, chase stock confirmations and manage customer doubts after […] 7 min readREAD MORE
Mobile apps can be a game changer in B2B sales as the modern approach to the buying and selling process has transitioned from the traditional desk to the more flexible spaces like warehouses, and shop floors, where meetings are held that necessitate instant decisions. With the reliance of sales reps and buyers on file-web only ...
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In wholesale, the variance between sales orders and warehouse fulfilment mainly does not stem from the mistakes or insufficient efforts, but rather from the dispersed systems and manual handovers that act as a blackout of visibility as businesses increase their scale. Orders from different channels get re-created, outdated, or misinterpreted by the warehouse, which leaves ...
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As B2B wholesale selling has become faster and more complex, spreadsheets no longer support the realities of field sales, where pricing, availability and orders need to be confirmed in real time. Manual, offline order capture creates data delays, rework and errors, forcing sales reps to retype orders, chase stock confirmations and manage customer doubts after ...
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Voice commerce and AI assistants are set to transform wholesale ordering by making B2B purchasing faster, hands-free and more intuitive for buyers who are often on the move. Instead of logging in, searching catalogues, and manually reordering, customers can simply speak natural commands to reorder their usual products, check delivery status, or find alternatives, with ...
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The number of companies that operate both retail and wholesale businesses is on the rise because the new generation of buyers wants it to be flexible: consumers are buying in bulk like businesses do, businesses expect the retail convenience and wholesalers are looking for new revenue sources since the margin is shrinking. Hybridship of one ...
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Though B2B eCommerce is frequently confused with AI and automation working together, it should be noted that they are very different: automation manages repetitive, rule-based tasks like order confirmations, invoicing, synchronizing stock, and updating the catalogue, thus allowing you to save time and reduce manual work, while AI uses data to predict sales, recommend items, ...
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The reason behind the change to Ethical Wholesale is the demand for transparency in modern B2B. With the push from buyers for all levels of the supply chain to exhibit transparency, responsible sourcing, and sustainability’s proof, ethical wholesale has become a norm in B2B instead of a & ” nice to have; asset. In this ...
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In modern wholesale operations, really, true efficiency isn’t just about picking between mobile apps or dashboards. The key is to use both together, yeah, to create something faster, a more connected sales infrastructure, I guess. Field reps need instant, right-on-the-go order creation, visibility of stock, and customer data inside the Simplisales App, right? And, well, ...
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