AI and B2B E-commerce: Insights from Alibaba.com’s Rah Mahtani
Update: 2024-07-11
Description
In this episode, Rah Mahtani, head of North American marketing at Alibaba.com, discusses the evolution and future of B2B e-commerce, the impact of AI on product sourcing, and the significance of Alibaba Guaranteed.
Key Takeaways from Rah Mahtani:
- Alibaba.com exists to level the playing field for small business owners and reduce the barriers of entry into global trading.
- Today, we host over 200,000 suppliers covering 40 different vertical categories, offering nearly 200 million products.
- Our main clients are SMEs, with about 48 million active buyers using the platform today.”
- Alibaba Guaranteed offers fixed pricing, guaranteed dispatch within 72 hours, and fast money-back for any order issues.
- With our enhanced image search, you can take a picture of a product and find suppliers offering similar items, even with customizations.
- Our smart assistant AI helps fill knowledge gaps by providing detailed industry insights and product development advice.
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