9 B2B Trends Shaping e-Commerce in 2021: What to Look Out For
Since the beginning of the Covid-19
pandemic, businesses have had to completely and drastically alter how they do
business. The demand for in-person interactions between buyer and sellers has
fallen off completely, while digital e-commerce has skyrocketed. As we enter
into 2021, there are several emerging trends that are going to shape B2Bmarketplaces and the industry as a whole.
1. A Transition
from Physical to Digital Sales.
The preferred sales model for B2B e-commerce is
transitioning away from in-person sales to digital, remote sales. This is
because the percentage of B2B e-commerce buyers that want to interact with
sales representatives is decreasing drastically, with only 30% preferring in-person interactions.
With the ongoing pandemic, a remote, digital sales model is not only necessary
but is likely to be the preferred method for 12+ months after the pandemic
ends. This also signals that the growing demand for online B2B marketplaces is
unlikely to slow.
2. Small
Vendors Will Move Online.
With lockdowns and stay-at-home orders
across many countries, small vendors must shift their focus to online selling
in order to stay alive. Small manufacturers must choose to join B2B
marketplaces in order to keep the lights on, otherwise, they will have to close
up shop and leave the market.

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