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Ten Major Challenges for Distributors Developing Their Own B2B Platforms
Having been deeply involved in the FMCG wholesale industry for years, I have witnessed many companies seeking transformation and upgrading to build B2B platforms. In interacting with these transforming entrepreneurs, I found a common confusion: how should the information system platform be established? Should we buy off-the-shelf products or build our own team for in-house development? Below, I will briefly elaborate on the ten challenges faced in the process of building an information platform. 1. How much does it cost to develop a system? A few thousand? Tens of thousands? Hundreds of thousands? Millions? Tens of millions? There are various answers, and the gap is huge...
胡小印Public Platform or Private Platform: Which One Belongs to You?
When FMCG B2B companies attempt to transform and embrace the internet, should they choose a public or private platform for building their information systems? Today, I'll explain it simply and directly. Both public and private platforms cater to different market needs, with the core goal of solving information asymmetry and efficiency issues. The advantage of public platforms is their extremely low cost and ease of use, making them suitable for small and micro distributors. However, their functionality is limited—you can only use what the platform offers—and all data resides with the platform, just like opening a store on Taobao.
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