This document discusses Hilti's approach to embedding e-business into its direct sales model. Hilti is a global leader in providing innovative products and services to construction professionals. It has a presence in over 120 countries and realizes over $4 billion in annual sales through its direct sales model. The document outlines how Hilti manages over 200,000 customer contacts per day across its account manager, customer service, retail, and e-business channels. It also discusses how Hilti's e-business platform addresses the needs of different customer groups through features that support transactions, service, and information access. Finally, the document concludes with an agenda that includes a live demo of Hilti's e-business capabilities.