Does implementing a B2B e-commerce solution really have to cost €250,000 or more? No!!!
If you’re a B2B company considering the implementation of an e-commerce system, you face a crucial decision: Should you opt for a specialized B2B solution, or have an agency develop a custom solution based on a B2C shop system such as Shopware, Magento or WooCommerce, etc.?
Here's what you need to know:
Many agencies use established B2C e-commerce platforms as a foundation and try to adapt them for the B2B sector. The problem? B2B transactions are structured completely differently from the B2C sector in terms of their complexity and requirements. To integrate the necessary B2B functions, these systems often have to be expanded through extensive customization. This means additional functions and adaptations that must be developed from scratch.
The reality: Such customizations can quickly consume 200 to 300 project days. And that, of course, comes at a price – not only in terms of budget but also in terms of the time that elapses until go-live.
The smarter way: Specialized B2B e-commerce solutions such as avanta offer you a vast range of built-in features designed specifically for the requirements of B2B business. Many of the features you need for your business are already included in the standard package and don’t require time-consuming development. You simply configure the modules you need and you’re good to go!
The result:
With a specialized B2B e-commerce solution, you’ll not only save time but also a significant portion of your budget – up to 60 %. Instead of investing months or even years in development, you can go live in a short amount of time with a professional solution designed for B2B from the very start.
So if you value efficiency, cost savings, and a tailor-made solution, the choice is clear: opt for a specialized B2B e-commerce solution and benefit from a seamless, fast, and cost-effective process.
Setting up B2B e-commerce the right way
B2B is not a “shop project,” but rather process digitization. avanta is a B2B e-commerce platform that can be used to map the specific requirements mentioned above in a standardized way: customer-specific terms and conditions, permissions, approvals, documents, and delivery logic – including ERP integration without duplicate logic.