It’s that time of the year again. The time of year when we see more school buses than cars on the street. The time of year when school zones are bustling with kids and crossing guards as we make our way to work. The time of year when aisles at Wal-Mart and Target are buzzing with parents trying to find those last minute school supplies.
In a growing trend, more parents are skipping the long lines and crowded aisles in favor of ordering online. With the increase in free shipping and second day delivery options, having schools supplies neatly delivered to your doorstep is an attractive option. The shows that 31.7% of consumers shopping for K-12 will shop online this year, compared to 30.8% in 2013. Furthermore, a survey by shows that 70% of those shopping online for school supplies expect to save money.
With something as traditional as school supply shopping moving toward an e-commerce solution, how are business to business companies adjusting to this growing platform? Here are 10 facts, stats and trends that describe the current landscape of B2B e-commerce.
Much like the growing trend of customers using online shopping services like Amazon, business to business firms are doing the same. The value and efficiency that come from e-commerce platforms not only benefits the consumer’s bottom line, it can increase your revenue as well. A major component of this new online terrain falls directly on logistics. Ramping up your e-commerce efforts will require distribution resources and fulfillment expertise.
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