The Floor Covering
Business-to-Business (fcB2B) has launched www.fcB2B.com , a site where
you can learn everything about B2B at your own pace and in language you can
understand. fcB2B.com is the flooring industry’s dedicated resource for
learning about B2B technology. The aim of the website is to provide a central
repository of unbiased information and resources you can use to learn about the
different aspects of implementing B2B within your business. The goal of the
site is to help you understand this important technology and how it affects the
day-to-day operation of your firm.
The site
contains information for retailers, contractors, distributors, manufacturers
and technology developers and is organized in the following sections:
- Retailer, flooring
contractor or storeowner interested in B2B
Manufacturer, supplier
or distributor interested in implementation
- Software developer
interested in the fcB2B standard, requirements and technical support.
The public facing side of www.fcb2b.com
contains content of interest to retailers or flooring contractors. “In this
section labeled B2B101, we skip the technical aspects and focus on the
practical application of using B2B,” said Pam Bowe, co-president of fcB2B.
“Testimonials from current retailer participants, case
studies, which mills and distributors are on board and what benefits of B2B
software are available to a business today are also included,” Bowe stated.
“The
public side also speaks about the association and the benefits of membership,”
added Aaron Pirner, fcB2B co-president, “serving as a vehicle to engage future
members and support existing members and sponsors.”
The
member-only portal contains administrative tools for collaboration among
committees, standard repository and documentation.
