Your B2B ecommerce solution for the construction industry
Buyer behavior is changing and you must also deal with material shortages, project delays, rising interest rates and inflation. Despite these challenges, the sector remains on course for growth. You’ll want to be ready for new opportunities by taking full advantage of the latest technology. B2B ecommerce is a game-changer, alongside options like artificial intelligence and robotics, for example.
At Cloudfy we understand that construction projects have complex procurement requirements. Managing scheduling, pricing and cashflow generate a lot of data. If your processes are manual, errors can creep in at every step.
You can free your team from manual order processing and empower your customers with online self-service tools. You’ll reduce errors and boost sales. When you integrate your enterprise (ERP) system and your B2B ecommerce platform you’ll simplify and streamline your operations.
For buyers working on site, it’s simple too. The Cloudfy customer ordering app means they can order anywhere at any time. They can even scan a QR code or bar code from their smartphone to add to their list of purchases. You don’t need paper catalogs anymore when you have the field sales representative app. Your sales professionals can showcase your latest products and process and complete orders on the go.
Simplify, save and scale your construction materials business
E-procurement
Make the ordering process simpler by combining Cloudfy with popular e-procurement software to meet your customers’ needs.Punchout ordering and SAP Ariba processing are available straight out of the box with Cloudfy. You don’t need expensive and time-consuming customizations.
Product Detail Downloads
Once your customers have discovered the convenience of online self-service, they’ll appreciate easy document downloads too. They can view, download and print key product documentation from their customer portal. They’ll have around the clock access to all your product specifications, instructions, material makeups, and certifications.
Inventory Visibility
Supply chain disruptions are still a big challenge for construction businesses. Sharing accurate views of stock levels in near real time encourages your customers to place their orders. The built in inventory management system makes it easy to adjust counts, set thresholds and support back-ordering. You can even send automatic notifications when products are back in stock.
Custom Catalogs
Different customers can easily view your most relevant product ranges with bespoke views of your catalog. You can show them their own pricing, promotions, payment plans and delivery methods for truly personalized user experiences
Mobile Ordering Apps
Cloudfy’s customer ordering app makes if fast and easy for buyers to add products to their orders wherever they are. They can scan unique product codes (UPCs) quickly and easily to build up their order or use the easy mobile search feature.
Quote & Approval Process
Powerful B2B ecommerce features simplify quote workflows and multi-level order approval processes. You can collect all the details you need from your buyers to produce accurate quotes. Approval processes are easy to set up to meet all your customers’ procurement requirements.
FEATURED CASE STUDY
Sitemax supplies safety equipment to all types of construction companies and contractors in Australia. Their products include scaffolding components, tools, and safety equipment, signage and banners. The company wanted to improve the ordering process by replacing paper catalogs with an ecommerce solution.
Their customers can now easily view and compare their product choices online. Sitemax can add pages, blog articles, testimonials, case studies, and product videos using Cloudfy’s content management and page builder tools. Integration with their NetSuite ERP means customer records, product details, and inventory quantities are always up to date … Read More
FEATURED CASE STUDY
Relay Global is a leading distributor of hardware, homeware, and gardening products in Ireland and the UK. Over the decades their catalog has grown to include DIY, decorating and building products. To streamline their workflows and improve efficiency they were looking for a B2B ecommerce solution designed for distributors. Their sales reps needed a mobile solution to take orders in the field and they wanted streamlined sales order processing.
With Sage ERP integration for their Cloudfy B2B ecommerce platform up-to-the-minute product, pricing and customer records are always available. A multi-currency feature provides pricing information based on their customer’s location and preferred currency. Customers can also log on to view, print and download their invoices whenever they need them…..Read More
Find out how Cloudfy’s B2B ecommerce solution helps you simplify and scale your construction materials business and save money.
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