Alibaba International celebrates a major milestone for its AI-powered B2B product sourcing search engine, Accio, launched in November 2024. With over 500,000 SME users, Accio is redefining global trade by offering intuitive product searches powered by advanced artificial intelligence.
Cataloging Millions of Global Suppliers
Accio leverages natural language processing (NLP) to empower SMEs to easily find products from a global network of suppliers. Key features include:
- Comprehensive Supplier Catalog: Spanning over 7,600 product categories and trained on 200 million trade-specific parameters, Accio connects buyers with ideal suppliers.
- Enhanced Conversion Rates: The Accio Inspiration feature has driven a 30% increase in supplier conversion rates, enabling seamless transitions from product search to quotation requests.
Holiday Season Performance
Accio showcased remarkable results during the November-December e-commerce peak seasons, with over 50,000 SMEs using the platform for Black Friday and Christmas inventory sourcing.
- Efficiency in Sourcing: SMEs reported high satisfaction with the platform’s ability to simplify holiday inventory planning.
- Customer Satisfaction: With an NPS exceeding 50, Accio demonstrates exceptional user satisfaction.
- Recognition: Named “Product of the Day” on Product Hunt (December 13, 2024), further solidifying its influence in the global B2B trade market.
Global B2B Trade Enters the AI Search Era
Accio’s launch comes at a pivotal time for AI and global B2B trade, offering revolutionary search capabilities and a suite of innovative tools:
- Natural Language Search
- Moves beyond traditional keyword searches, enabling intuitive, conversational queries.
- Currently supports English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish, with more languages on the horizon.
- Accio Page
- Provides dynamic interfaces with product details and comparisons for informed decision-making.
- Offers user-friendly layouts that simplify product evaluation.
- Accio Agent
- Streamlines follow-ups for inquiries, payments, and after-sales support.
- Functions as a virtual sourcing agent through Alibaba’s robust infrastructure.
As AI revolutionizes B2B trade, Accio positions itself as an indispensable tool for SMEs and corporations alike. By offering seamless product discovery, efficient sourcing processes, and intuitive AI tools, Accio is set to lead the global trade market into a new era of efficiency and innovation.
