Combine Business Central with Shopify B2B
In April, Microsoft Dynamics 365 will launch an update that allows you to connect Shopify B2B to Business Central. Microsoft promises faster responses to customer inquiries, smooth processing of returns and refunds, and more accurate order processing. So let’s take a look at how valuable this can be for your business! If you want to use Shopify B2B […]
Five Reasons Why E-Commerce for Wine Is Set to Boom
In the coming years, we’re set to see a sharp increase in the number of online wine stores. This is according to a trend report by Sana Commerce, a provider of ready-to-use e-commerce software that integrates with Dynamics 365 and is therefore very familiar with current market trends. Beverage retailers that derive a significant portion of their revenue from wine sales should also […]
The 5 E-commerce Trends of 2024 for Growth!
Discover how these trends are shaping the future. Companies constantly face the challenge of staying relevant and adapting to the latest trends. We’ve delved into articles on e-commerce—including those from Forbes—to identify the trends for 2024. This blog is not only informative but also offers […]
Store Design for Your Beverage Store: Capitalizing on Purchasing Behavior
A successful beverage store starts with a well-thought-out store layout. It’s the key to convincing visitors and potential customers to add those attractive bottles of beer or tempting champagne to their shopping carts. By cleverly capitalizing on your target audience’s buying behavior and implementing a strategic store layout for your liquor store, you can […]
E-commerce Trends in Belgium and the Netherlands – 2023 EU Report
Over the past few decades, e-commerce has made remarkable strides in the European economy and continues to reinvent itself despite shifts in the economic and political landscape. The “2023 European E-commerce Report,” published by Ecommerce Europe and EuroCommerce, describes recent developments and trends in e-commerce. In this article, we focus on the findings […]
The Secret to E-Commerce Success: The Importance of the MVP
In the competitive world of e-commerce, it’s essential to innovate quickly and adapt your product or service to changing customer needs. One of the most powerful tools you can use to do this is the concept of the Minimum Viable Product (MVP). In this podcast, we’ll take a closer look at what […]
E-commerce Challenges in the Beverage Industry
Before you take a sip of a delicious beer, it has often already traveled quite a distance. From the brewery to the exporter, to the wholesaler or purchasing group, to beverage distribution centers, to the bar—and only then into your hand! As a developer of ERP software for the beverage industry, we understand the sector’s challenges better than anyone. No […]
E-commerce dilemma: expand or replace?
With the ever-expanding online market, rising expectations, and increasing functionality, companies with an existing e-commerce platform face a difficult dilemma: Should they continue to expand their existing “brownfield e-commerce platform,” or replace it with a new “greenfield platform”? In this podcast, we discuss and explore the pros and cons […]
Belgian E-commerce Barometer ’22: 18% growth!
Figures from the annual E-commerce Barometer show that the Belgian e-commerce market grew by 18% in 2022 compared to 2021, reaching over 13.8 billion. This study is unique because it maps the Belgian online landscape based on transaction data from online stores. The number of Belgian online stores in 2022—57,221—remained stable compared to 2021 (56,642).
What Can Belgian Building Supply Dealers Learn from Their Swedish Colleagues: 3 Key Lessons
We accompanied a Belgian delegation of building supply dealers and manufacturers to the UFEMAT conference in Stockholm to learn how building supply businesses are organized there. In our opinion, these are the three most important lessons that will be useful for Belgian building supply businesses. In addition, we’re taking this inspiration with us to further improve our ERP software for building supply businesses. E-commerce is growing, and there’s no escaping it […]
Why Customer-Specific Pricing Is Essential in the B2B World!
In the B2B world, it’s all about building long-term relationships with customers and offering personalized solutions that meet their unique needs. It should come as no surprise that pricing plays a key role in this. While B2C is blessed with a fixed price that’s publicly advertised on the website, B2B companies, on the other hand, […]
Key Criteria for Choosing a PIM System
When you decide to implement a Product Information Management (PIM) system to manage your data, it’s important to consider key criteria when selecting a PIM system. This ensures that you choose the right solution that meets your company’s specific needs. If you take the following into account […]
What is PIM?
PIM stands for product information system, also known as an information management system. This time-saving solution allows you to manage and update product information in a single, central location, enabling you to quickly and easily share the most accurate and up-to-date information with all stakeholders. In addition, a PIM system allows you to expand your product catalogs step by step […]
Pitfalls and Solutions in PIM Software Implementations
In this blog post, we explain the pitfalls and solutions associated with PIM software implementations. We’ll discuss the potential challenges organizations may face and offer practical solutions to overcome these obstacles. This blog post provides valuable insights and helpful tips for achieving a successful PIM implementation. Data Quality One of the biggest challenges in […]
Personalization in E-commerce: SQL Server, Azure Search, and AI
In e-commerce, personalization has become a key to success. Customers expect relevant recommendations and personalized experiences. In this podcast, we discuss three powerful tools that e-commerce companies can use to implement effective personalization: SQL Server, Azure Search, and AI. Personalization via SQL Server SQL Server provides a solid foundation for personalization in […]
The 6 Benefits of B2B E-commerce
Some B2B companies tell us that their customers aren’t yet ready to buy from them online. However, the benefits of B2B e-commerce or a B2B online portal go far beyond just the online store. Here are six benefits of B2B e-commerce. 1. Attract more customers A B2B online store is important […]
As a liquor store, how do you put together a gift basket online?
When we’re looking for gifts for a friend, loved one, or family member, a gift basket filled with beverages is sure to be a hit with just about anyone. That’s good news for you as a beverage retailer, because it allows you to attract new and existing customers and create a new product using your existing inventory. With the right online business […]
Give your B2B online store an official quality seal
The association has had a quality label for B2C online stores for several years, but since February, B2B e-commerce sites have been able to obtain their own label. The payment and transaction company Worldline received the first Becommerce B2B label. If you’d like to display the label on your website, you must, of course, meet a number of requirements. Certification Process for B2B Webshops For example, the privacy policy must […]
Alistar & Natch are ISO-certified! Check it out on the blockchain
Alistar and Natch earned ISO 9001:2015 certification at the end of last year, awarded by DNV GL. This organization helps companies improve the safety and sustainability of their business operations. The ISO 9001 standard focuses on the effectiveness of business processes and whether those processes achieve the desired results. DNV GL awards the certification to companies that optimize their processes to add […]
A multi-store e-commerce platform with different underlying ERP systems
Diversification is essential to a company’s growth and success. One strategy that is gaining increasing attention is multi-store e-commerce. This allows companies to manage multiple online stores to reach different target audiences and explore new markets. At the same time, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) plays a crucial role in streamlining business processes. In […]
An e-commerce product wizard guides your customer to the ideal item for their needs
As a business, you don’t want to just sell your customers the first product that comes along. With an e-commerce product wizard, you can offer the right product for their specific situation and needs. After all, you offer a wide range of variants and models, each with its own pros and cons depending on the situation. In this article, you’ll learn how […]