As engineers and manufacturers in the industrial distribution sector, the question often arises: “What role does Demand Planning play in our success?” While we can delve into technical metrics and analytics, a simple story captures the essence of its importance. The Camping Story Two lifelong friends are camping in the woods when a bear appears…
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In an issue of Modern Distribution Management (MDM), Intuilize CEO Nelson Valderrama delves into the future of wholesale distribution, building on Tom Gale's insights into the industry’s ongoing transformation. Gale sets the stage by highlighting how wholesale distributors are moving away from siloed management structures toward more collaborative, networked models. This shift enables distributors to…
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Orders triple overnight. Your warehouse scrambles. Customers call asking why their prices changed since last week. High-volume periods expose what's already broken. You make it through—but at what cost? What Breaks Under Pressure One $45M distributor processed 1,200+ pricing decisions manually during a single high-volume week. That's not a strategy—that's survival mode. The margin leakage…
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Managing large bills of materials (BOM) can be overwhelming for distributors, especially when dealing with hundreds of line items across multiple categories. Relying on manual input and spreadsheets is outdated, error-prone, and inefficient. To remain competitive, distributors need to embrace technology-driven solutions like system pricing and advanced analytics to streamline operations, improve accuracy, and make…
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It's that time of year again—peak season. Whether it's the tariffs rush or a quarterly sales boom, this is the moment that can make or break your business. Are you ready to shine, or will the pressure reveal the cracks in your foundation? My conversations with over 100 distributors this year confirm this challenge. They…
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This month, HARDI's Focus Conference in Dallas brought together HVACR wholesale distribution leaders to address industry challenges and explore growth opportunities. Packed with educational sessions, the event highlighted key trends and insights essential for distributors aiming to stay competitive amid shifting market dynamics and rising inventory pressures. Shaping Inventory Strategy and Supplier Tactics The conference's…
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In the latest edition of the American Fastener Journal, Intuilize CEO Nelson Valderrama presents a compelling case for why even smaller distributors must integrate AI and machine learning (ML) into their operations. His article, Even Smaller Distributors Are Already Using AI. Do You Have a Playbook Ready?, offers invaluable insights for business owners and managers…
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It’s 3 PM on a Friday. Your biggest customer needs a quote by Monday. And your pricing manager? Still buried in Excel hell. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Across the distribution industry, leaders are watching their margins erode while their best people spend more time untangling spreadsheets than growing revenue. The Perfect Storm Is Here…
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Distributors are under constant pressure to fine-tune pricing and keep inventory lean—all while protecting their margins. That’s exactly what 3 Tips to Protect Your Margins, a webinar co-hosted by Pricing and Distributors' Scott Sinning and our own Nelson Valderrama tackled head-on. They shared real-world strategies to help distributors safeguard profits and boost profitability The Power…
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Managing large bills of materials (BOM) is a critical task for distributors, especially when handling hundreds of line items. Historically, this process was manual, involving extensive use of spreadsheets and manual input from various sources. In today's fast-paced market, such manual processes are not only time-consuming but also prone to errors and inconsistencies. The Importance…
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