For this episode of the Salesforce Commerce Innovations Podcast, Joreal Whitfield welcomes Phil Eatman from TradeCentric. They dive into the transformative role of e-procurement integration and connected commerce in the B2B landscape, touching on:

Show Highlights:

• Career Background: Phil’s journey from SaaS sales to digital commerce with TradeCentric.
• TradeCentric’s Role: An overview of how TradeCentric connects suppliers directly with procurement platforms, facilitating streamlined and efficient purchasing processes for B2B organizations.
• Salesforce and TradeCentric Partnership: The impact of TradeCentric’s integration solutions, like punch-out, purchase order, and invoice capabilities, on Salesforce Commerce Cloud customers—unlocking revenue, improving operational efficiency, and meeting the needs of large-scale buyers.
• Industry Trends: Key factors driving e-procurement growth, including digital transformation, rising expectations of digital-native buyers, and the role of AI in customizing and simplifying B2B purchasing experiences.
• Success Stories: A deep dive into how MillerKnoll leverages e-procurement with TradeCentric to grow its reach within large organizations.

Listeners will gain insight into strategic approaches for B2B connected commerce implementations and an exciting look at the future of B2B commerce, enriched by insights from TradeCentric’s recent white paper on procurement integration.

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Supporting Resources:

Join the Commerce Cloud Community: http://sforce.co/commercecrew

To learn more about Commerce Cloud Innovations, go here: https://www.salesforce.com/commerce/innovations/ 

Interested in being a guest or know someone who should be? Use this nomination form: http://sfdc.co/podnomination 

Learn more about best practices for Punchout with our joint whitepaper here: https://invite.salesforce.com/b2bpunchoutwithtradecentricebo 

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