Industry Insider: Acquity On The Impact Of The E-Marketplace, Pt. 2

In the follow-up segment to last week's discussion, Bob Barr of Acquity Group reviews the three dimensions e-marketplaces bring to industrial distribution online, outlining key questions businesses should ask themselves about their own value proposition.

Aug 12, 2015

In the follow-up segment to last week's discussion, Bob Barr of Acquity Group discusses how B2C outfits are influencing B2B purchasing habits, especially with Millennial business buyers.

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