Selection, Trust-Building & AI-Driven Efficiency | How Alibaba Plans To Innovate B2B Supply Chains

At Manifest 2025, we talk with Justin Liu, U.S. Country Manager for Alibaba.com, about how AI and automation are transforming the B2B sourcing experience. With new AI-powered communication tools, supplier verification, and automated comparison reports, Alibaba.com is streamlining supply chain operations for U.S. buyers and sellers. Learn how businesses can optimize sourcing, mitigate risks, and expand globally using Alibaba’s latest innovations. ⏳ Important Timestamps: 0:00 - Welcome & introduction from Manifest 2025 0:47 - Meet Justin Liu, U.S. Country Manager for Alibaba.com 1:30 - What Alibaba.com does for B2B buyers & sellers 3:00 - How Alibaba.com helps U.S. businesses source globally 4:20 - The biggest supply chain challenges for buyers 5:30 - New AI-powered sourcing & supplier communication tools 7:00 - How Alibaba.com is helping businesses mitigate supply chain risks 8:45 - Key insights from Justin’s Manifest 2025 panel discussion 10:10 - The biggest misconception about Alibaba.com for U.S. buyers 11:30 - The future of B2B e-commerce & AI-driven trade 13:00 - Why AI in trust-building & supplier management is critical 14:10 - Closing thoughts & how to connect with Alibaba.com Special thanks to our sponsors TGW Logistics for making our Manifest coverage possible. To learn more about TGW head here: www.tgw-group.com . #manifest2025 #alibaba #supplychain #b2b #ecommerce This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy