{"id":82213,"date":"2020-04-02T07:00:01","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T14:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/?p=82213"},"modified":"2022-05-18T14:28:03","modified_gmt":"2022-05-18T21:28:03","slug":"march-2020-b2b-ecommerce-news-roundup-covid-19-industry-updates-case-studies-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/blog\/march-2020-b2b-ecommerce-news-roundup-covid-19-industry-updates-case-studies-more\/","title":{"rendered":"March 2020 B2B eCommerce Roundup: COVID-19, Industry New &#038; More"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B2B eCommerce is complex, constantly evolving, and the rate of change continues to accelerate. To help you keep on top of what\u2019s happening, we\u2019re bringing you the most relevant information in this March 2020 roundup. This post is the first in a monthly series, so be sure to check the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OroCommerce blog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the newest, most engaging articles and a roundup at the end of each month.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The ongoing coronavirus pandemic is the biggest event of the year and is impacting our lives and the economy in many ways. However, there\u2019s more happening in the world of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/what-is-b2b-ecommerce\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">B2B eCommerce<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/commerce-tech-basics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-82613 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/free-access-orocommerce.png\" alt=\"free access orocommerce\" width=\"1110\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/free-access-orocommerce.png 1110w, https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/free-access-orocommerce-720x97.png 720w, https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/free-access-orocommerce-768x104.png 768w, https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/free-access-orocommerce-760x103.png 760w, https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/free-access-orocommerce-360x49.png 360w, https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/free-access-orocommerce-1080x146.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Keep reading for the latest in marketing, customer experience, supply chain, manufacturing, and distribution news. We can all use some good news, so there are B2B success stories too.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COVID-19 and B2B eCommerce<\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mitigating damage in B2B eCommerce<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The pandemic is causing large-scale disruptions in personal and business lives. eCommerce isn\u2019t immune and our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/blog\/covid-19-effects-on-b2b-commerce-how-you-can-respond\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recent post<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (constantly updated) shares how B2B eCommerce businesses can respond and minimize damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the implications for businesses?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What could the future bring? McKinsey provides a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/business-functions\/risk\/our-insights\/covid-19-implications-for-business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">comprehensive report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0 (also updated regularly) about the impact of the crisis &#8211; and how businesses can respond in the short and long term.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How businesses are taking responsibility<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Businesses large and small are taking the opportunity to redefine their workplace policies during this turbulent time. Here\u2019s a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/justcapital.com\/news\/capitalism-meets-coronavirus-how-companies-are-responding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long list<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of how businesses are adapting and restructuring to serve customers while protecting their employees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-82219\" src=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/coronavirus-impact-ecommerce-march-2020-roundup.png\" alt=\"coronavirus impact B2B eCommerce march 2020 roundup\" width=\"1000\" height=\"743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/coronavirus-impact-ecommerce-march-2020-roundup.png 1000w, https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/coronavirus-impact-ecommerce-march-2020-roundup-619x460.png 619w, https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/coronavirus-impact-ecommerce-march-2020-roundup-768x571.png 768w, https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/coronavirus-impact-ecommerce-march-2020-roundup-592x440.png 592w, https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/coronavirus-impact-ecommerce-march-2020-roundup-283x210.png 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online logistics helps off-line sales move online<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you haven\u2019t moved online, now is a perfect time to do so. With the increasing demand for online sales, even non-traditional items are being sold with the assistance of online logistics companies.\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcommerce360.com\/2020\/03\/25\/online-logistics-services-keep-freight-moving-amid-coronavirus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is how<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> logistics companies are helping non traditional online sellers close deals and keep goods moving.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturers pivot to new markets<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the market for their traditional products dries up, manufacturers are assessing their production capabilities and producing the new products that the market demands. Here are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomasnet.com\/insights\/how-manufacturers-engineers-are-stepping-up-to-solve-covid-19-challenges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">some creative ways<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> manufacturers are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">retooling to produce high demand items like hand sanitizers, face masks, and ventilators.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eCommerce during coronavirus<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As many brick-and-mortars grapple with closures and layoffs, eCommerce is a great, profitable alternative to a physical store. Marketing Interactive shares a number of insights <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketing-interactive.com\/ecommerce-in-the-time-of-coronavirus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for B2B sellers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0about the increasing importance of their digital presence in bad times and good.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can crisis force innovation?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This March 2020 roundup is a tumulous one for many.\u00a0 Yet, crisis <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.industryweek.com\/technology-and-iiot\/media-gallery\/21126839\/tale-of-covid19-crisis-inspiring-innovations?utm_source=IY+IW+Manufacturing+Technology&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=CPS200318070&amp;o_eid=3601J8241056B3X&amp;rdx.ident%5Bpull%5D=omeda%7C3601J8241056B3X&amp;oly_enc_id=3601J8241056B3X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is an opportunity<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for some manufacturers. Those who successfully retool and penetrate new markets are having an easier time. COVID-19 simply amplifies the first mover advantage.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How digital protects in times of crisis<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your digital presence can be a vaccination against the ravages of upturned markets and economies. <a href=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/blog\/how-digital-commerce-protects-your-business-in-times-of-crisis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Join Oro and their partners<\/a> for an information webinar on April 16 as they look at how B2B companies can design omnichannel experiences, get advice on business in high risk areas, and hear how one US supplier is dealing with the crisis. <a href=\"https:\/\/go.oroinc.com\/acton\/media\/42805\/free-webinar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sign up here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing and Customer Experience in B2B eCommerce<\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer behavior during crisis<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who wins and who loses? Contentsquare <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/contentsquare.com\/blog\/news\/impact-of-the-coronavirus-on-ecommerce-how-the-unfolding-outbreak-is-affecting-customer-behavior-across-industries-update-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">compared data<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from billions of user sessions across 1,400 global websites, gathered over the course of three weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-82220\" src=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/consumer-sentiment-index-roundup-march-2020.png\" alt=\"customer sentiment index march 2020 roundup\" width=\"1000\" height=\"743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/consumer-sentiment-index-roundup-march-2020.png 1000w, https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/consumer-sentiment-index-roundup-march-2020-619x460.png 619w, https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/consumer-sentiment-index-roundup-march-2020-768x571.png 768w, https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/consumer-sentiment-index-roundup-march-2020-592x440.png 592w, https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/consumer-sentiment-index-roundup-march-2020-283x210.png 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can privacy help brands?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even during uncertainty, privacy is still important to customers. EConsultancy goes over the steps brands can take to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/econsultancy.com\/how-brands-connect-with-increasingly-digital-consumers-privacy-era\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">turn their customers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into brand loyalists.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you guarantee B2B loyalty?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Satisfied, loyal customers boost the bottom line. Clickz shares <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickz.com\/four-tips-to-guaranteeing-b2b-buyer-loyalty-in-2020\/260812\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4 crucial tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for driving loyalty and increasing the \u201cwallet share\u201d of existing customers, as well as bringing in new ones.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supply Chain News in B2B eCommerce<\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things Are Looking Better for China<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At factories further away from Wuhan, the coronavirus epicenter, things are returning to normal. Industry Week takes a look at how <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">supply chains with a Chinese link <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.industryweek.com\/supply-chain\/article\/21127061\/for-china-supply-chains-backlogs-but-things-are-looking-better\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are coming back online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and the challenges they face as they do.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-82221\" src=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/volume-of-monthly-retail-imports-into-the-united-states-from-2018-to-2020.png\" alt=\"volume of monthly retail imports march 2020 roundup\" width=\"1000\" height=\"743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/volume-of-monthly-retail-imports-into-the-united-states-from-2018-to-2020.png 1000w, https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/volume-of-monthly-retail-imports-into-the-united-states-from-2018-to-2020-619x460.png 619w, https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/volume-of-monthly-retail-imports-into-the-united-states-from-2018-to-2020-768x571.png 768w, https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/volume-of-monthly-retail-imports-into-the-united-states-from-2018-to-2020-592x440.png 592w, https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2020\/04\/volume-of-monthly-retail-imports-into-the-united-states-from-2018-to-2020-283x210.png 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is rail seeing a resurgence?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As population and the number of for-hire vehicles continues to rise, traffic conditions worsen in major cities. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomasnet.com\/insights\/new-york-city-companies-turn-to-rail-as-truck-congestion-and-freight-costs-soar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rail may be the answer<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to problems associated with increased traffic congestion and rising freight costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supply chain risks<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DHL <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.resilience360.dhl.com\/resilienceinsights\/resilience360-2020-annual-risk-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">published a report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> outlining risks from the unpredictable, such as coronavirus, climate change activism targeting logistics, cyber threats faced by manufacturing, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distribution News in B2B eCommerce<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ERP\u2019s potential amid pandemics<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the disruption of supply chains, how can distributors cope? Those who haven\u2019t invested in an ERP will soon be looking for one, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packworld.com\/home\/article\/21124819\/the-potential-of-erp-amid-a-pandemic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ABI Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resources for packaging and processing<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PMMI has compiled a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.packworld.com\/home\/article\/21124128\/pmmi-resources-for-the-industry-to-navigate-business-in-uncertain-times\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">series of resources<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (updated regularly) on how PMMI will support the industry during these uncertain times.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturing News in B2B eCommerce<\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you overcome disruptions?<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sure diversification sounds easy on paper, but finding an alternative manufacturer can be difficult. Here are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicalecommerce.com\/5-tips-to-overcome-covid-19-supply-chain-disruptions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5 tips<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to overcome supply chain disruptions for manufacturers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inspirational Success Stories<\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FoodMaven slashes food waste<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The company is expanding its mission to reduce food waste with a major overhaul of its eCommerce system, in partnership with a leading B2B eCommerce platform. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pymnts.com\/coronavirus\/2020\/using-tech-to-fix-foods-broken-supply-chains\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep reading&#8230;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Priactis helps SMEs access funds<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Priactis enables small businesses to receive payment of their invoices within minutes of approval; a welcome solution for those facing financial uncertainty. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bmmagazine.co.uk\/news\/proactis-launch-payment-service-to-help-smes-maintain-healthy-cashflow\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep reading\u2026<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ALSO minimizes reseller stress<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">German distributor ALSO is keeping its resellers stocked with the basic tools of business. With the coronavirus outbreak, it\u2019s also offering millions in financial assistance. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.digitalcommerce360.com\/2020\/03\/18\/how-one-it-distributor-aids-its-resellers-from-coronavirus-stress\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep reading\u2026<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hope You Enjoyed This March 2020 Roundup!<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We hope you found March 2020 roundup valuable and perhaps even a bit inspiring. If you have a great source and think we missed a newsworthy article or resource, let us know on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/OroCommerce-333319140210515\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/orocommerce?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or in the comments below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t forget to leave your feedback about this new format and keep checking the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/oroinc.com\/b2b-ecommerce\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OroCommerce blog<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for more updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>B2B eCommerce is complex, constantly evolving, and the rate of change continues to accelerate. 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