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The Role of Analytics in eCommerce
What is eCommerce Analytics? As we continue to shift to a digital world, more and more of our business processes will occur on digital...

Kevin Heisler
Sep 6, 20223 min read


5 Things Equipment Owners and Operators Want from OEMs and Dealers
Industrial purchasing has changed a lot in recent years. With over 40% of buyers wanting to buy directly from manufacturers, there has...

GenAlpha Technologies
Aug 16, 20225 min read


5 Steps for eCommerce Success: Step 3: Uncover Product and Customer Insights – Analytics
Having an eCommerce site is an important step toward long-term success, but without being able to analyze the site it will never reach...

GenAlpha Technologies
Jun 30, 20222 min read


5 Steps for eCommerce Success: Step 4 – Acting on your Insights
We talked about why analytics are so important in Step 3, but the real value comes when you do something with your data. For many...

GenAlpha Technologies
Jun 30, 20223 min read


5 Steps for eCommerce Success: Step 5 – Revenue Growth
You’ve accomplished all 4 steps, and now it’s time for the final one—revenue growth. Growth in Revenue comes once you have a deeper...

GenAlpha Technologies
Jun 30, 20222 min read


5 Steps for eCommerce Success: Step 2 – Implement eCommerce
After you’ve completed the work of identifying the needs of your customers, it is important to put the physical infrastructure behind...

GenAlpha Technologies
Jun 29, 20223 min read


5 Steps for eCommerce Success: Step 1- Defining the Customer Journey
When it comes to eCommerce, there are really two key stakeholders, the customers who buy products and services online, and the businesses...

GenAlpha Technologies
Jun 29, 20223 min read


5 Ways Product Configurators can Transform Sales for Manufacturers
Manufacturing is a complex industry. A single piece of equipment can have 100,000 different potential configurations. So creating a way...

GenAlpha Technologies
May 17, 20223 min read


How OEMs Can Leverage Interactive Parts Manuals for Aftermarket Success
Equipment manufacturers have a multitude of complex products that have traditionally been made available in a physical parts catalog. But...

GenAlpha Technologies
Apr 19, 20223 min read


Why OEMs Can’t Wait any Longer to get into eCommerce
What manufacturing customers and partners are looking for in a purchasing experience has changed drastically over the last few years....

GenAlpha Technologies
Mar 15, 20223 min read


What a Changing Buyer Demographic Means for Manufacturers
The manufacturing industry has undergone a lot of changes lately. Whether it’s a global pandemic, resource shortages, or supply chain...

GenAlpha Technologies
Jan 31, 20223 min read


ERP Integration – Yes or No?
When launching eCommerce, ERP integration plays a vital role in providing the data that automates many routine customer-facing business...

GenAlpha Technologies
Dec 14, 20212 min read


How Product Information can Transform eCommerce for Manufacturers
Digital transformation has made its way to every industry, and manufacturing is no different. Customers bring with them enhanced...

GenAlpha Technologies
Nov 8, 20213 min read


How to Overcome Aftermarket Challenges That Are Costing You Time and Money
As an OEM, energizing efforts to increase market share in the aftermarket is crucial for growth, but also has its own challenges. In this...

GenAlpha Technologies
Sep 20, 20213 min read


How eCommerce Self-Service can Benefit Manufacturers in Difficult Times
The manufacturing industry has faced a lot of new challenges lately. Whether it’s the labor shortage, supply chain disruptions, or rising...

GenAlpha Technologies
Aug 15, 20214 min read


Signs That it’s Time to Replatform a B2B eCommerce Site
Getting into eCommerce is an essential step for all manufacturers. Whether a site is built in-house or with a partner, implementing a...

GenAlpha Technologies
Jul 26, 20215 min read


How to Increase Aftermarket Sales with Customer Experience
Today, OEMs understand the role of aftermarket sales in their businesses and their impact on their general financial health. This is...

GenAlpha Technologies
Jun 27, 20213 min read


How to Achieve Organizational Alignment for Aftermarket Sales Success
Alignment and collaboration between parts sales, marketing, product, and field service teams is an essential factor in aftermarket...

GenAlpha Technologies
Jun 21, 20213 min read


6 Ways to Build a Successful Aftermarket Service Sales Structure
Aftermarket service programs can be significant profit generators for OEMs, but only if they’re implemented and maintained correctly. An...

GenAlpha Technologies
Jun 17, 20214 min read


5 Must-Have eCommerce Features for Your Aftermarket Parts Website
According to a recent report from Digital Commerce 360, “B2B eCommerce sales for manufacturers grew 6.7% to about $458.7 billion in...

GenAlpha Technologies
Jun 15, 20214 min read
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