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B2B marketplaces are changing the rules of trade in the raw materials sector. Let's explore how these platforms operate, their benefits for suppliers, buyers, and carriers, and why Open Oil Market is becoming ... ... are made electronically. The buyer pays the issued invoice (either through an integrated payment service or by the seller's bank details). The platform can support various payment options, including deferred payments. After payment, the necessary documents—contract,...