Conquering the B2B eCommerce Challenges of Last Mile Purchasing
This blog post is from GenAlpha's partner, TradeCentric. TradeCentric transforms the way businesses do business by enabling PunchOut,...
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John Blodgett
- Sep 13
- 3 min
Enjoy normal. It doesn't come around all that often.
This blog post is from GenAlpha's partner, MacKay & Company, written by John Blodgett. MacKay & Company specializes in marketing research...
GenAlpha Technologies
- Sep 7
- 2 min
Why Manufacturers Can't Ignore Digital Tools in 2024
In order to remain competitive as the business landscape continues to evolve, it's absolutely necessary for manufacturers to keep up....
TradeCentric
- Sep 5
- 4 min
5 Benefits of Punchout Catalogs for B2B eCommerce Businesses
This blog post is from GenAlpha's partner, TradeCentric. TradeCentric transforms the way businesses do business by enabling PunchOut,...
GenAlpha Technologies
- Aug 17
- 4 min
Unlocking Your Manufacturing Potential: The Transformative Power of Product Configurators for OEMs
The landscape of manufacturing is undergoing a remarkable transformation, and embracing this evolution is no longer a choice, but a...
John Buglino
- Aug 8
- 4 min
How Manufacturing Scheduling Software Enhances Operational Efficiency
This blog post is from a GenAlpha partner, Optessa. Optessa is a leader in planning and scheduling optimization software with...
TradeCentric
- Aug 1
- 6 min
PunchOut Catalog: What It Is and How It Works
This blog post is from GenAlpha's partner, TradeCentric. TradeCentric transforms the way businesses do business by enabling PunchOut,...
Sam Klaidman
- Jul 18
- 4 min
Why Every OEM Needs an On-Call SWAT Team
This blog post is from GenAlpha partner, Sam Klaidman, Founder and Principal Advisor of Middlesex Consulting. Middlesex Consulting helps...
GenAlpha Technologies
- Jul 11
- 4 min
Crafting a Strong Business Case for eCommerce: What Manufacturers Need to Know
In today's digital age, eCommerce has become an essential tool for businesses across industries. For original equipment manufacturers...
GenAlpha Technologies
- Jun 29
- 3 min
Double Entry vs. Customer Benefits: Debunking the eCommerce Myth for Manufacturers
Manufacturers in the B2B industry often struggle with simplifying the ordering process for their customers and dealers. However,...
John Buglino
- Jun 23
- 3 min
Transforming Your Business with Production Planning Software
This blog post is from a GenAlpha partner, Optessa. Optessa is a leader in planning and scheduling optimization software with...
GenAlpha Technologies
- May 18
- 3 min
How Can I Simplify the Order Process for Technical Products?
In today's fast-paced world, customers are seeking the fastest and safest ways to get their job done efficiently. For OEM and aftermarket...
GenAlpha Technologies
- May 17
- 5 min
How Much Does an eCommerce Website Cost? Unveiling the True Value for Manufacturers
In today's digital age, eCommerce has become a crucial avenue for businesses to expand their reach and boost sales. However, many...
GenAlpha Technologies
- Apr 12
- 3 min
Moving Away from an Order-Taking Culture: 5 Strategies for OEM and After-Sales Leaders
In today's dynamic business environment, staying competitive requires a more dynamic approach to utilizing your organization's valuable...
GenAlpha Technologies
- Mar 16
- 3 min
OEMs: Shift Your Aftermarket Strategy from Reactive to Proactive
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) make various efforts to reach a larger market segment and grow their businesses for increased...
GenAlpha Technologies
- Feb 19
- 3 min
Digital Self-Service: The Key to Staying Competitive in Today's Digital-First World
The most important reason original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) need to implement digital self-service technologies now is because we...
GenAlpha Technologies
- Jan 20
- 5 min
4 Steps for OEMs to Grow Their Dealer Sales
The most significant way to grow your dealer sales is to ease the process of doing business with you. Dealers have lots of options. And...
GenAlpha Technologies
- Dec 16, 2022
- 3 min
Recession Yes or No? 3 Reasons Not to Ignore your Aftermarket Services
It’s impossible to know what the future will hold for the manufacturing industry. The last few years have demonstrated how quickly things...
GenAlpha Technologies
- Dec 5, 2022
- 4 min
Start Your Digital Commerce Journey with a Dealer Portal: 5 Benefits for Manufacturers
Digital sales continue to grow in the manufacturing industry. They increased by 18.4% last year to $543.25 billion, and this is a trend...
GenAlpha Technologies
- Nov 16, 2022
- 4 min
Online Tools for Your Aftermarket? 10 Time-Saving Reasons to Enable Digital Self-Service — Part 2
This is the second part of a two-part blog series. Make sure to read Part 1, if you haven’t had the chance. We’ve already highlighted...
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