Answer
Hello, the question seems to be asking for one to justify why cloud-based B2B solutions should be adopted rather than another kind of solution. However, the background leading up to this comparison, and the reason why we are justifying one of the solutions above another is not clearly indicated.
We can however make certain assumptions.
Assuming there was a loss of revenue by your company resulting from poor communication between the company and its supply chain, it could potentially lead up to the conversation where a solution is being contemplated.
Explanation
So if a cloud-based Business to Business solution is under consideration, here are possible reasons why the company can opt for the same.
A) Ease of Communication: It will give direct communication and access between your firm and its supply chain. Thus making for faster and real-time decision making. It will make the connection and collaboration between partner firms easier. It will also make building, and managing your partner business ecosystems easier.
B) Cheaper Solutions: Cloud-based business to business solutions are more robust yet cheaper than having an inbuilt inhouse business solution.
C) Flexibility and Scalability: With a cloud-based solution, your company does not need to invest money in the acquisition and maintenance of permanent servers, systems, and storage capacity which all increase as the business expands. Instead, you can opt for more or less space or computing power with the service provider based on your organization's needs.
Unlike owned B2B solutions, you cannot descale because that would mean selling off some of your hardware. But this is totally possible with cloud-based solutions.
D) Competitive Agility: It is important to note that many successful enterprises use cloud-based Business to Business solutions such as Asada, IBM, Basecamp, Descartes, etc. So to remain relevant within its industry, your company should consider the use of cloud-based B2B solutions.
E) Risk Reduction: When your company owns it's own IT infrastructure, there will always be the risk of having to deal with downtimes. This can happen due to Natural disasters such as floods, hurricanes, etc. There are also power outages or equipment failures etc. By outsourcing this component of your company's operation, the risks are also outsourced.
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