Resources & Guides
Practical guides for manufacturers and distributors moving wholesale ordering online.
23 articles across 2 categories
What resources help a distributor evaluate B2B ordering platforms?
The guides section covers the practical evaluation questions: which platforms support net terms natively, how matrix ordering handles product variants and buyer-specific pricing, and what the real cost looks like when you add the B2B features a wholesale operation actually needs.
How long does it take to get a B2B ordering portal up and running?
A well-structured wholesale platform should allow your team to import the product catalog, configure buyer price lists, and go live with your first accounts in less than a week. Platforms that require custom development or a multi-week implementation project are built for enterprise deployments, not mid-market distributors.
Are there guides on moving wholesale ordering from EDI or email to a self-service portal?
Yes. The guides section includes content on transitioning buyers from EDI, phone, and email ordering to a self-service portal — covering buyer onboarding, communicating the change to accounts, and managing the overlap period when some buyers are still on the old workflow.
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