The Ultimate B2B E-Commerce Guide

How should business-to-business (B2B) e-commerce businesses adapt to changing buying behaviors to make the most of cross-border opportunities? This DHL Express whitepaper shows you how you can get started.

• Millennials now account for 73 percent of all B2B purchasing decisions. Growing up with the internet and mobile phones, they are more technology-oriented than their predecessors. How can your business make an impact on online channels?
• The arrival of Covid-19 in early 2020 had an unprecedented impact on the e-commerce sector. Manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers have relied on B2B e-commerce to keep operations going. Has your business done so too?
• Despite the benefits of introducing an e-commerce platform, it is important to understand the risks and challenges of operating in the B2B e-commerce environment. Find out how to get started on your B2B e-commerce journey in this DHL Express whitepaper.

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