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ERP Limitations for B2B eCommerce: Why Your Back-Office System Can’t Face Your Buyers

by Bharat SharmaBlog June 3, 2026June 23, 2026Comments are Disabled

There is a meeting that happens in mid-market distribution businesses with almost predictable regularity. The ERP vendor, or sometimes the internal IT lead, walks in with a slide deck. It shows a web portal module sitting neatly on top of the existing ERP. It promises online ordering, account self-service, and a reduction in inbound calls …

Why Mid-Market B2B Commerce Can No Longer Afford Manual Wholesale Operations

by Bharat SharmaBlog May 20, 2026June 23, 2026Comments are Disabled

The UK wholesale sector is under a kind of pressure it has never quite felt before. Margins were always thin. Volatility was always present. But the combination of post-pandemic supply disruption, retail consolidation and rising operational complexity has created a different kind of challenge, one that now sits inside the business, not just outside it. …

What B2B Commerce Platform Works for Mid-Market Wholesalers?

by Bharat SharmaBlog April 2, 2026June 23, 2026Comments are Disabled

Most wholesalers recognise the moment. You’ve outgrown spreadsheets and phone orders. Your buyers expect a digital experience. You start exploring the market, and quickly realise nothing quite fits. Consumer-first platforms feel too lightweight for the operational complexity you manage every day. Enterprise solutions look powerful, but come with costs, timelines, and internal requirements that simply …

Still Taking Orders by Email? Here’s What It’s Costing Mid‑Sized Wholesale

by Bharat SharmaB2B Essentials, Blog March 27, 2026June 23, 2026Comments are Disabled

There’s a moment most operations managers in wholesale distribution know well. It’s 4:45 on a Friday afternoon. Three order emails came in during lunch. One has an attachment with a half-filled spreadsheet. Another is a reply to a reply to a reply, somewhere deep in a thread from Tuesday. The third just says “same as …

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Why Self-Service Isn’t Just a Feature—It’s the New Standard in B2B

by katarina whiteBlog May 19, 2025June 23, 2026Comments are Disabled

When a busy restaurant manager logs in at 10pm to check invoice history, reorder her staple pantry items, or apply a custom discount, she’s not hoping someone from your sales team is online. She expects the platform to handle it. Quietly, accurately, instantly. This expectation isn’t a trend. It’s how modern B2B commerce operates. …

Simplifying Sales with Apex’s New Quoting Feature

by katarina whiteApex Features, Blog April 14, 2025June 23, 2026Comments are Disabled

The Apex team is launching a powerful new quoting tool designed to make pricing and order conversion easier than ever for B2B businesses. Built directly into the eCommerce platform, this feature empowers sales reps to issue quotes in just a few clicks—turning negotiations into orders with zero friction. Smarter Quoting, Better Conversions At Apex, we’re …

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Streamlining Reordering with Apex’s “Recent Purchases” Feature

by katarina whiteApex Features, Blog January 16, 2025June 23, 2026Comments are Disabled

In B2B eCommerce, efficiency isn’t just a convenience—it’s a necessity. Whether your business operates in wholesale, manufacturing, or distribution, Apex’s “Recent Purchases” feature is designed to simplify the reordering process, save time, and enhance the user experience. This innovative Favourites function is a game-changer for businesses managing recurring orders and working under time-sensitive conditions. What …

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Maximising B2B Flexibility with Apex’s ‘Pricebooks’ Feature

by katarina whiteApex Features, Blog December 6, 2024June 23, 2026Comments are Disabled

In B2B eCommerce, pricing flexibility is essential. Companies often have unique pricing agreements for different customers—whether based on volume, loyalty, or special deals. Apex’s “Pricebooks” feature offers a solution designed to empower businesses with the flexibility to customise pricing for each client, creating a seamless experience that respects individual agreements without the need for manual …

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Enhancing B2B eCommerce with Company Roles

by katarina whiteApex Features, Blog November 21, 2024June 23, 2026Comments are Disabled

In the B2B eCommerce space, companies face a unique set of challenges that demand flexible, scalable solutions. Unlike B2C, where a single customer account may only need straightforward access, B2B eCommerce involves multiple users within a single organisation, each with distinct roles and permissions. Companies must balance centralised control with empowering individual teams to operate …

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2025 Trends in B2B Food & Beverage: A Look at the UK and Europe

by katarina whiteBlog October 31, 2024June 23, 2026Comments are Disabled

Have you noticed the growing buzz around health, sustainability, and premium quality in food and drink? Consumers in the UK and Europe certainly have, with half actively reducing sugar and 34.8% prioritising protein in their shopping, data from a recent Attest survey tells us. And new research from Lumina tells us that overall, alcohol consumption …

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