B2B Payments

Chinese B2B eCommerce Site Nabs IT Portal
March 27, 2015

A China-based B2B digital commerce platform has just struck a deal to acquire an information technology portal, reports said Wednesday (March 25). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Supply Chain 2.0: Collaborative, Responsive, and Tech-driven
March 27, 2015

Suppliers looking to win in today’s increasingly complex and competitive business environment must embrace technology, according to a new white paper from IDC Manufacturing Insights. Those that do reap concrete benefits, from reduced customer order delivery time and days of sales outstanding to improved cash-to-cash...

Zycus Nabs Two B2B Procurement Tech Patents
March 26, 2015

Procurement technology innovator Zycus isn’t slowing down its product development, and the firm is protecting those new products with patents. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Microsoft Pushes Samsung Business With New Smartphones
March 26, 2015

Samsung recently revealed a renewed focus on its B2B operations just days ago, and now fellow technology conglomerate Microsoft will help boost the adoption of Samsung’s business offerings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Sears Struggles To Quell Supplier Fears
March 26, 2015

Sears is in the midst of a long-winded downfall from its once mighty retail status. The financial losses, of course, are bad for the corporation. But now Sears suppliers are pushing back at the company over fear of late payments, and Sears is struggling to...

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Cartelligent Adds Fleet Service
March 26, 2015

The California-based car purchasing service Cartelligent has announced a new focus to service businesses. The company revealed Tuesday (March 24) that in addition to its B2C business model, Cartelligent will now service small businesses in the state looking to access fleet vehicles. Get the Full...

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Only Half of UK SMEs Are Alt Financing-Savvy
March 26, 2015

The U.K. is reportedly the largest alternative financing market on the planet, and federal policymakers have taken up the topic of alternative lending to assure that small businesses across the region have access to working capital necessary to grow the economy. Get the Full Story...

Federal P-Card Program Looks Toward The Future
March 26, 2015

There are still three years remaining on the current contracts for SmartPay, the federal card program that covers purchase, fleet, travel and integrated charge cards. But the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), the agency that oversees the program, is already planning for the next iteration...

The Paradox Of eProcurement
March 26, 2015

B2B buyers are often viewed as apprehensive to adopt new technologies in their operations, despite expert consensus (and evidence from the B2C side of commerce) that innovative tools can make the purchasing process much more efficient and beneficial to both sides of the transaction. Get...