A 2026 positioning analysis of leading B2B platforms, evaluating which vendors clearly emphasize ERP-centered operational self-service for manufacturers, not just digital commerce.

B2B portals were important before the pandemic, but they’ve become essential now. In-person sales models have seen significant disruption. Likewise, staffing challenges and supply chain disruption have made it more difficult than ever to interact with customers via phone, fax, and email.

Comparing the top B2B ecommerce platforms? You’re not alone. Forrester has predicted that US B2B ecommerce sales will top $2 trillion in 2023 and $3 trillion in 2027. In that year, Forrester predicts that B2B ecommerce will account for 24% of all B2B sales in the US.

Does B2B ecommerce have weaknesses? The answer depends on your needs—and your chosen platform.  The key is to pinpoint what’s most important for your organization, then compare various platforms to your “must have” capabilities.

Looking For Hybris Alternatives? Use our FREE chart to find the right commerce solution based on your total annual revenue and your integration requirements.

In a recent LinkedIn post, industry expert Andy Hoar discussed the reported sunsetting of Oracle Commerce Cloud. While Oracle hasn’t announced anything, it's worth noting that Andy Hoar has confirmed this from internal sources, and the press has reported on the widespread layoffs in Oracle’s CX group.  

No doubt about it, Shopify offers a tantalizing entry point to eCommerce. It’s easy to stand up and doesn’t require a lot of technical resources to maintain.

No doubt about it, SAP Commerce Cloud is one of the most powerful eCommerce platforms on the market today. It consistently ranks high in analyst reports and serves some of the world’s biggest brands in B2C and B2B. For SAP organizations looking at enterprise-wide eCommerce programs, SAP Commerce Cloud is an omnichannel powerhouse.

B2B eCommerce offers tremendous opportunities for manufacturers. Whether the goal is revenue growth, increased efficiency or a more competitive customer experience, organizations are transforming how they do business (and what profits they see from digital channels). But what should manufacturers look for in B2B eCommerce? Are all platforms created equally?

Shopify Plus Vs. Corevist It’s not often that Corevist Commerce gets compared to Shopify Plus. Corevist is built for global manufacturers running SAP ERP, while Shopify Plus is built for retail brands.

Magento Named A Magic Quadrant Leader In the latest Magic Quadrant report, Gartner has named Adobe/Magento a leader in digital […]