When it comes to Amazon, most independent distributors understand where they are vulnerable. Amazon excels in offering breadth of products, ease of buying, logistics superiority, world-class customer intelligence tools and strong loyalty programs. But distributors don’t need to be just like Amazon to compete. Instead, distributors should focus on identifying opportunities to differentiate from Amazon and other digital giants.
To get started, check out the graphic below for 10 areas where you may have an edge over digital giants like Amazon. To learn more, read our ebook, The 8,000-lb Gorilla of Wholesale Distribution: How the Technology Choices You Make Today Will Be Critical in Helping You Compete with Amazon.