Anarus Blog

The 4 Keys to Effortless B2B Ecommerce for Wholesale Distributors of Any Size

“If your organization attempted ecommerce in the past, “effortless” was probably not a word you would have used to describe it. Dealing with product data in wholesale distribution has been so complex and costly that many businesses steered clear of anything more advanced than posting PDF catalogs on their websites.”

Defragmentation: A New Model for Affordable Growth and Innovation in Wholesale Distribution

"In an industry where slim margins are getting slimmer and new competitive forces are rapidly expanding into B2B marketplaces, the pressure to embrace ecommerce is stronger than it’s ever been. But first things first: how will distributors and manufacturers – from local mom & pop shops to large suppliers -- overcome the infamous complexities of sharing, acquiring, cleaning, and managing data for ecommerce?"

Ecommerce Remedy: What to Do If Important Manufacturers are Missing from Your Co-op’s Database

“If you’ve joined a wholesale distribution co-op or buyers group, chances are you’ve gained access to their manufacturer product database as well. It is very unlikely, however, that all your manufacturers are part of it.”

RX for Product Data Sharing Headaches: Only Anarus Has a Long-lasting Cure

“ Sharing is hard. And if you’re talking about moving detailed information for thousands of parts between manufacturers and hundreds of independent distributor companies – all with unique data requirements – sharing isn’t just hard, it’s time-consuming, expensive, and risky too. Both manufacturers and distributors need a remedy, because the wholesale distribution marketplace is quickly moving online."

Your B2B Customers Are Shopping Around Online – But There’s an Easy Way to Keep Them Loyal

“ You might not realize it yet, but some of your best customers are shopping around for their parts online. Your competitors’ customers are too. Maybe they’re on a tight deadline and checking to see who has a particular part available NOW. They could also be comparing prices or looking for convenient pickup locations near their next job site."

Wholesale Distribution eCommerce Growth: How Manufacturers Can Avoid Having Their Products Left Out

“ In an age where B2B shoppers are using digital self-service channels more than ever, it’s time for manufacturers to take a hard look at how well their methods of sharing product information with distributors are really working."

Manufacturers : Why Most Distributors Can’t or Won’t Use Your PIM Data Syndication

"Since PIM data syndication doesn’t work with most distributors, your product information isn’t showing up in as many distributor product listings and eCommerce sites as it should be…"