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Ecommerce – An Evolution Toward Specialization<\/strong><\/p>\n

A lot many things in the world have followed this similar trend. Starting with a concept that has more mass appeal, attracting people to the idea – the experience, but gradually evolving to imbibe specialized roles – offering a tailored, custom-built solution to perform these specific roles, better – opening up new horizons, and possibilities.<\/p>\n

Retail itself, evolved from ancient human civilization moving from individuals performing all roles to singular roles. The division of Labor led to the barter system, which eventually gave way to open marketplaces. The process was streamlined further in the medieval world with the concept of Shops. Finally, the modern era introduced the idea of departmental stores from the beginning of the twentieth century to mass retailers in the middle period. Nevertheless, the most significant disruption in the retail industry came at the end of the century – eCommerce.<\/p>\n

A recent memory bias notwithstanding, eCommerce has truly opened up the door for retail, opening up opportunities like nothing else before it. And in itself, eCommerce has now been following a similar trend. Starting from generalized horizontal marketplaces like Amazon to maturing and accommodating specialized vertical marketplaces for eCommerce Niches.<\/p>\n

Although, marketplaces for specific niches have been gaining steam ever since the launch of Etsy in 2005. Some niches are not yet fully utilized. B2B eCommerce is one such niche. However, in recent times, the need for B2B platforms is growing steadily, as businesses are exploring opportunities in the B2B eCommerce space.<\/a><\/p>\n

If analyzed, a common thread across the evolutionary curve of retail is the supporting role played by innovations – from better equipment, use of currencies, better mobility, to the development of the digital infrastructure. All have played their part in the progression of the retail sector.<\/p>\n

Likewise, eCommerce today needs specialized software for specific needs<\/b>. Unlike in the B2C ecosystem, B2B entails distinct complexities that B2C platforms simply can\u2019t support.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this article, we discuss the growing importance of a purpose-built solution for B2B marketplaces. Furthermore, how B2B requirements are met by result-oriented features of a marketplace platform.<\/p>\n

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