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Business-to-Business (B2B)

Business-to-Business (B2B) refers to business relationships between two or more companies, in contrast to relationships between companies and other groups, such as consumers (Business-to-Consumer, B2C), employees (Business-to-Employee, B2E) or public administration (Business-to-Administration, B2A). To operate a B2B business successfully, a sophisticated, planned strategy is required, as is significant expertise and prior knowledge. Precisely the Internet offers an easy start in B2B marketing and enables suitable suppliers and partners to find one another and simplify communication between companies. valantic offers numerous B2B strategic services and products.

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Supply Chain Management & Logistics February 13, 2026

Efficient production – the art of batch size optimization

Batch size optimization helps to reduce production costs and make processes more efficient. The aim is to achieve a good balance between set-up and storage costs. Throughput times, capacities and restrictions must also be taken into account. With the right strategy, tangible savings can be achieved.

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Supply Chain Management & Logistics December 2, 2025

Avoiding supply bottlenecks – securing the supply of goods

Supply bottlenecks jeopardize production, sales and customer relationships. This makes it all the more important to identify causes at an early stage and initiate targeted countermeasures. Clear planning, digital tools and early warning systems can effectively strengthen the resilience of the supply chain.

Customer Experience November 4, 2025

Service portals in B2B: How IoT, AI and user hubs are redefining customer retention

Service portals are emerging as digital customer experience hubs in B2B commerce, consolidating sales, service and communication on a single platform. In this interview, Maria Kern, Senior Frontend Architect at valantic, shares how IoT and AI are transforming these portals into intelligent, proactive solutions, boosting both customer loyalty and operational efficiency.

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Artificial Intelligence August 5, 2025

AI Sales Agent – How to start: Quick wins & business value from day one

Up to 40 percent more conversions, stronger business relationships, and customer experiences that directly drive revenue – the AI Sales Agent not only boosts speed and quality in sales processes but also unlocks significant business potential. In this third part of our blog series, you’ll learn how this value translates into measurable results and how to successfully enter the world of AI agents with quick wins.

Artificial Intelligence July 29, 2025

AI use case with measurable impact: Experience report on the AI Sales Agent

With the AI Sales Agent, valantic has introduced a powerful AI system for fast, data-driven lead scoring. In the second part of our blog series, you will learn about a proven AI use case with tangible KPIs, how the AI Agent optimizes sales processes, for which fields of application it is predestined and what possibilities the AI system has in store for the near future.

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Artificial Intelligence July 22, 2025

Introducing: AI Sales Agent for AI-powered lead scoring

How can you process leads faster and increase success in B2B sales? With the AI Sales Agent, valantic presents an AI-powered solution for data-driven and automated lead scoring. In this blog series, we explore the idea and potential of the AI system from tech, user, and business perspectives.

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Supply Chain Management & Logistics October 6, 2024

Sustainable procurement for a green economy

Sustainable procurement is a key lever for greater environmental and climate protection. Public institutions bear great responsibility in the face of high emissions. They must strategically integrate ecological, social and economic criteria into the procurement process - effectively and with an eye to the future.

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Customer Experience April 23, 2024

B2B marketplace: more sales, security & efficiency with the right PSP

Viewing e-business from the perspective of a marketplace operator uncovers entirely new opportunities for revenue and business growth, along with fresh challenges. From merchant onboarding to revenue recognition, choosing the right payment service provider (PSP) is crucial for streamlining complex processes and fully leveraging the capabilities of your B2B marketplace.

Customer Experience February 23, 2024

Service excellence: How personalized customer portals are transforming B2B e-commerce

Discover how personalized customer portals are transforming B2B e-commerce, and optimize your digital strategy with our expertise. Learn more!

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