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How long does it take to launch an eCommerce site?
Launching an eCommerce site is an exciting step toward modernizing your business and making it easier for customers to order equipment...
GenAlpha Technologies
Mar 143 min read


How Parts and Service Leaders Can Thrive in Uncertain Times with Digital Self-Service
Uncertain times call for smart decisions. For parts and service leaders, pausing digital self-service solutions could mean falling behind.
GenAlpha Technologies
Feb 122 min read


How Digital Tools Strengthen Manufacturer-Dealer Relationships
Digital tools designed specifically for manufacturers simplify processes and strengthen the bond between manufacturers and dealer networks.
GenAlpha Technologies
Jan 103 min read


Why Manufacturers & Distributors Can't Ignore Digital Tools in 2025
To remain competitive in the ever-evolving business landscape, manufacturers and distributors must embrace change. In 2025, integrating...
GenAlpha Technologies
Dec 16, 20243 min read


2025 Pricing Tips for Manufacturers and Distributors in the Parts and Equipment Industry
Key tips to guide your organization through the pricing process and insights on how an eCommerce portal can support pricing optimization.
GenAlpha Technologies
Nov 13, 20243 min read


Unlocking Sales Potential: Why Salespeople Embrace eCommerce and Customer Portals
eCommerce and self-service portals are powerful allies for sales teams, enhancing their productivity and job satisfaction.
GenAlpha Technologies
Oct 25, 20242 min read


It’s Budget Season – Don’t forget these 5 items when budgeting for eCommerce in 2025!
Manufacturers and distributors are increasingly recognizing that time is of the essence when it comes to enhancing their digital...
GenAlpha Technologies
Oct 11, 20243 min read


6 Ways Customer Portals Can Transform Your Aftermarket Sales
A well-designed customer portal goes beyond the basics of online ordering. It becomes an integral part of the customer experience.
GenAlpha Technologies
Sep 12, 20244 min read


Are B2B Sales on Amazon Incremental or Cannibalistic?
This blog post is from GenAlpha partner, Enceiba. At Enceiba, we work with mid-market and very large B2B manufacturers on building and...
Enceiba
Apr 29, 20244 min read

A Fireside Chat About AI: Unveiling the Future of Payments & Invoices
In today's dynamic business landscape, AI technology is emerging as a game-changer for organizations. This webinar sheds light on the...
GenAlpha Technologies
Aug 16, 20231 min read


B2B eCommerce for the Automotive OEM & Heavy Equipment Industries
GenAlpha's CEO, Kris Harrintong appeared on a recent episode of The eCommerce Edge Podcast with Jason Greenwood. Show Notes In this...
GenAlpha Technologies
Jun 1, 20231 min read

Overcoming Channel Conflict for B2B Manufacturers Webinar
Kris and Brian—two B2B eCommerce and manufacturing veterans—teamed up to ensure manufacturers have the knowledge and resources they need...
GenAlpha Technologies
Apr 10, 20231 min read


The Incredible Opportunity to Capitalize on eCommerce
Optimizing your website, support operations, and management software can help you land more sales and claim more market share. The fact...
GenAlpha Technologies
Sep 12, 20225 min read


The Role of Analytics in eCommerce
What is eCommerce Analytics? As we continue to shift to a digital world, more and more of our business processes will occur on digital...
Kevin Heisler
Sep 7, 20223 min read


The Hard Truth About B2B eCommerce Podcast
Leveraging B2B eCommerce to Sell Parts as a Manufacturer Show Notes Kristina Harrington is the President of Gen Alpha, a B2B eCommerce...
GenAlpha Technologies
Jul 15, 20221 min read


5 Steps for eCommerce Success: Step 3: Uncover Product and Customer Insights – Analytics
Having an eCommerce site is an important step toward long-term success, but without being able to analyze the site it will never reach...
GenAlpha Technologies
Jun 30, 20222 min read


5 Steps for eCommerce Success: Step 4 – Acting on your Insights
We talked about why analytics are so important in Step 3, but the real value comes when you do something with your data. For many...
GenAlpha Technologies
Jun 30, 20223 min read


5 Steps for eCommerce Success: Step 5 – Revenue Growth
You’ve accomplished all 4 steps, and now it’s time for the final one—revenue growth. Growth in Revenue comes once you have a deeper...
GenAlpha Technologies
Jun 30, 20222 min read


5 Steps for eCommerce Success: Step 2 – Implement eCommerce
After you’ve completed the work of identifying the needs of your customers, it is important to put the physical infrastructure behind...
GenAlpha Technologies
Jun 30, 20223 min read


5 Steps for eCommerce Success: Step 1- Defining the Customer Journey
When it comes to eCommerce, there are really two key stakeholders, the customers who buy products and services online, and the businesses...
GenAlpha Technologies
Jun 30, 20223 min read
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