B2B eCommerce for Distributors
Sections: features, integrations, UX patterns, and implementation steps.
By Ximple Team
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6–9 min read
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Digital Commerce
Key B2B eCommerce Features
When buying goods or services, the buyer always looks for the products that will suit them the best. In the B2B eCommerce space, businesses need to offer custom pricing, percentage-based discounts, and volume discounts to close the sale. Ximple solutions help the company in everything necessary for business growth.
Buyers who repeatedly purchase goods from the same seller are essential for those sellers. They’re the people who come back to your store time and again to buy more of what they need. Buyers and sellers of the goods or services wanted to do the purchasing and selling with little effort and without any complex or time-consuming procedure. This is where B2B eCommerce comes in. Ximple solutions allow buyers and sellers to connect quickly and easily and make transactions.
ERP and B2B eCommerce have been the most crucial part of any venture. For distributing traders, the two can be positioned in the same place to provide a more balanced customer data experience. Ximple Solutions will help improve the customer experience and make it easier for distributors to manage their sales and operations.
B2B eCommerce for distributors offers inventory and order visibility. Customers can manage their entire business and automate it with the help of a computer program. Ximple Solutions will keep track of inventory, sales, and customers. The program can be set up to automatically order more stock when inventory gets low and keep track of sales so the distributor never runs out of popular items.
Reviewing orders and creating invoices can be automated with a B2B eCommerce platform. With Ximple Solutions, the distributor can create an online catalog of their products. When a retailer places an order, the B2B eCommerce platform will generate a PDF invoice that includes all details.
When businesses conduct transactions through eCommerce platforms, it becomes much easier and faster to find and purchase the products they need. All relevant information is easily accessible on a single platform, and buyers can easily compare the prices and features of different products.
Continuous growth in B2B eCommerce results in increased automation in the distribution sector. E-commerce has penetrated the distribution sector and is now used to manage and automate critical processes and activities.
Integrations
ERP
ERP plays a vital role in an organization by streamlining business processes and automating manual tasks.
PIM / DAM
With Ximple Solutions, the distributor can create an online catalog of their products.
Payments & Tax
Reviewing orders and creating invoices can be automated with a B2B eCommerce platform.
Shipping
Order purchasing and order tracking are part of the selling procedure.
UX Patterns
Self-Service Portal
Today, distributors are looking for business-to-business (B2B) eCommerce portals that offer a streamlined process for customers to order products and services online. Ximple solutions ease in accessing customers and maintaining relations with customers.
Mobile & Field Sales
Buyers and sellers of the goods or services wanted to do the purchasing and selling with little effort and without any complex or time-consuming procedure.
Search & Merchandising
E-commerce platforms make it easy for businesses to search for and purchase the products they need. It eliminates the need for companies to spend time traveling to different physical stores to find the products they want.
Implementation Roadmap
Discovery & Fit
Choosing an eCommerce platform for a business can be a tough decision. There are many different platforms to choose from, each with pros and cons.
Build & Integrate
Ximple Solutions brings together a team of experts to design and build your custom eCommerce store. With our platform, you can create your online store with no programming knowledge necessary.
Launch & Optimize
Ximple Solutions is designed for distributors. We have a ready-to-go, pre-integrated solution that will help you sell faster.
KPIs & Success Metrics
B2B eCommerce for distributors offers inventory and order visibility. Customers can manage their entire business and automate it with the help of a computer program. Ximple Solutions will keep track of inventory, sales, and customers. The program can be set up to automatically order more stock when inventory gets low and keep track of sales so the distributor never runs out of popular items.
Reviewing orders and creating invoices can be automated with a B2B eCommerce platform. With Ximple Solutions, the distributor can create an online catalog of their products. When a retailer places an order, the B2B eCommerce platform will generate a PDF invoice that includes all details.
Order purchasing and order tracking are part of the selling procedure. It is necessary to keep track of all the orders to ensure timely delivery of products to customers on time. Ximple solutions enable businesses to keep track of all the orders by providing guiding assistance.
Continuous growth in B2B eCommerce results in increased automation in the distribution sector. E-commerce has penetrated the distribution sector and is now used to manage and automate critical processes and activities. This has led to specialized portals that provide easy and convenient access to customers around the clock.
ERP plays a vital role in an organization by streamlining business processes and automating manual tasks. It also helps in day-to-day operations, monitoring, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
FAQ
Contract prices are maintained in the ERP system and synchronized with the B2B eCommerce platform. ERP acts as the system of record for customer-specific pricing, discounts, and volume breaks. When a customer logs in, the eCommerce platform pulls the applicable contract prices from ERP in real time or via scheduled syncs, ensuring the buyer always sees accurate, approved pricing without manual intervention.
Yes. Customers can view open invoices generated in ERP directly within the B2B eCommerce portal. Online payment options allow them to pay invoices using supported payment gateways, while ERP updates accounts receivable automatically. This reduces manual follow-ups, speeds up collections, and gives customers a convenient self-service experience.
The most effective approach is a standards-based punchout integration (such as cXML). ERP and the B2B eCommerce platform handle pricing, product availability, and order validation, while the buyer’s procurement system controls approvals and PO creation. This approach ensures compliance, accurate pricing, and seamless order transfer back into ERP for fulfillment and invoicing.
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B2B eCommerce for Distributors
