How Bizuma assists large manufacturers & buyers Large enterprises have always been the cornerstone of any B2B marketplace worth its salt. In order to compete in an ever growing e-commerce market, B2B marketplaces must be able to show how they can make it easier for their users to procure and supply goods worldwide. A B2B marketplace must first and foremost be accessible to users with a large amount of inventory to manage. Having systems in place that make arduous tasks seem effortless motivates more large manufacturers to join an online marketplace. MANUFACTURERS Bizuma has simplified the process for large manufacturers with regards to uploading and managing their inventory. Sellers with thousands of different products and stock can upload and keep track of their items effectively and without needing an entire team to handle this monumental task. All Bizuma systems are fully integrated and automated to give our users peace of mind. Adding Multiple Products The Bizuma system makes it easy for clients to upload multiple products at once. Users can simply list all of their products in an excel file, making sure to add the required fields such as SKU and Price, and then upload it onto the Bizuma system. This method allows users to upload thousands of products at the same time and saves them countless hours of time and effort. Multiple Product Updates After a client has uploaded their products onto the system they might need to add additional information or change information of their products. These changes can be in the form of price changes, changes in stock or simply adding and removing different products from their account. Bizuma makes it easy to manage inventory with âmultiple product updatesâ. Users can make the relevant changes to their products in an excel sheet, making sure to include the product SKU as well as the field that has changed, and then submit it on the system. This makes it easy to change information in the system by simply updating a product sheet.  API Integration  Users can also make use of Bizumaâs API Integration. API integration allows users to connect their inventory management system to their Bizuma account. Whenever the user updates inventory or adds products in their system, the information is automatically updated in the Bizuma system. This method makes it easier for users to only manage one system while also being connected to Bizumaâs global marketplace. Auto email updates Auto Email updates is another method that is available for Bizumaâs users. By using auto email updates, users can manage their products in the Bizuma system by updating them via email. Users can set up the auto email update system in their dashboard by simply making sure the headers on their sheet is added to the corresponding field in the Bizuma system. After that is completed they can email all of their future updates to [email protected] with the header âstock updatesâ. Auto email updates makes it easy for users to update their inventory without even logging in to their Bizuma account. For safety purposes, updates can only be done from the email linked to their Bizuma account. LQO Large Quantity Orders is a feature on the Bizuma marketplace. The LQO section allows buyers to make orders for products, even if these products arenât in stock. When a user makes a LQO for a manufacturer's product, the manufacturer can see if they will have stock by the required date and then they can either accept, decline or make a counteroffer. This system makes sure that Large manufacturers never miss out on a potential sale. Deleting/Inactive/Active  Users can also perform bulk actions in the Bizuma system. Multiple products can be selected and then made active or inactive in the Bizuma marketplace. Multiple products can also be deleted from the user's inventory. A deleted product will stay in the Bizuma system for two days. This allows users to correct a mistake if they accidentally delete the wrong product from their account. Bulk actions are an effective way to organize and manage large amounts of inventory in the Bizuma system. Upfront payments Bizuma requires upfront payments from buyers. This ensures a safe transaction environment where sellers can rest easy that their funds are guaranteed once their payment is made. We make sure that our marketplace is super secure so that our users can spend more time on expanding their business model, and less time worrying about micromanaging every transaction they make. BUYERS Making it easy for manufacturers to distribute and manage their products is one part of a good online marketplace, but a supply chain is nothing without a strong procurement network. This is why a B2B platform must always have systems in place that focus on the needs of the buyer. A good online marketplace should make it easy for buyers to make large purchases while always ensuring a safe transaction environment. Purchasing Shopping in the Bizuma marketplace is designed to be intuitive and easy. Buyers have the ability to buy products via wire transfer or debit/credit card. Buyers can add new payment options in their account dashboard or add a new payment method at checkout. Bizuma guarantees a safe transaction and also ensures that users are satisfied with their purchase by only releasing the funds when they are happy with the products theyâve received. Shipping integrations Bizuma is a B2B marketplace designed to integrate smoothly with different sectors in the B2B market. As such, Bizuma has a variety of shipping features available to B2B buyers. Large enterprises can use their own shipping provider or make use of seller shipping. Bizuma also provides the buyer with the three most cost-effective alternative shipping options during checkout. Buyers will be alerted shipping promotions, such as free shipping to certain countries, at checkout. This system allows buyers to compare different products and options before making a purchase. Filters & Features The Bizuma marketplace has a variety of filters and special features that make it easy for buyers to find exactly what they are looking for. Buyers can filter results to see the quickest shipping times, the lowest prices or to see which countries can be shipped to. There are also features which show the client which products are on sale, the minimum order quantity/amount of an order as well as specifications and features of a product such as shipping weight. A special tab called âdeals for youâ shows them products that they might be interested in based on their pre-defined interests, browsing and buying history. Client-centric approach At the core of any successful marketplace is the willingness to go the extra mile. At Bizuma we pride ourselves on our client-centric approach, not only with customer service but also with our sales team. If a client cannot find the product they are looking for, our dedicated sales team would be more than happy to source this product for them. Clients can contact us through our support or sales channels and we will assist them with whatever they may be looking for. LQO If a client sees a product that they need but that doesnât have sufficient stock available, they no longer need to wait until the seller updates their stock information. Buyers can request a large quantity order, specify the date and add additional notes to their purchase. If the seller has stock available they will be able to accept the order or make a counteroffer. If the seller declines the Large Quantity order Bizuma will also be able to provide you with alternative options or source your request. A client-centric approach to an online marketplace is what makes good platforms stand out from their competitors. Bizumaâs fully integrated B2B e-commerce solution helps our users to expand their potential and flourish on the global market. Bizuma takes care of our clientsâ needs so that they can focus on what they do best, developing their business and growing to new heights. Having a strong digital platform to partner with is essential for succeeding in the booming e-commerce industry.
