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Harnessing Rate of Change Analysis for Smarter Inventory and Pricing Decisions

Achieving maximum ROI in distribution hinges on your ability to make informed decisions about inventory management and pricing strategies. One powerful yet underutilized tool that distributors can leverage is rate-of-change analysis. By focusing on short-term and long-term sales trends, rate-of-change metrics provide invaluable insights that help distributors optimize their inventory and pricing decisions to stay…

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Tariff-Proof Your Distribution Business: Free Strategic Workshop

With distribution margins already tight (3-7%), even modest tariff increases can devastate your bottom line. The upcoming expanded "Reciprocal Tariff Policy" has left many distributors wondering how to balance profitability and customer relationships. Industry analysts reveal that 60% of distributors lack a strategic approach to tariff management—yet forward-thinking companies can turn this challenge into competitive…

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From Data to Action: The Immediate Impact of Intuilize on Inventory Management

Creating exceptional customer experiences is more crucial than ever for distributors. For Earnest Machine, this mission is at the heart of their operations. As they continuously strive to enhance their service, they recognized the need for a tool that could help them optimize their processes and drive growth. Enter Intuilize. Enhancing Customer Experience with Analytics…

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Quick AI Wins for Distributors: Start Without An Overhaul

Let’s be real—when people talk about AI, it often sounds like you need to tear down your entire operation and rebuild from scratch. But for distributors, the best AI adoption strategy isn’t about revolution—it’s about evolution. Small, smart changes can drive huge efficiency gains, helping you win more business, reduce costs, and free up your…

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NAHAD 2025 | Intuilize

For the first time, Intuilize attended the NAHAD Annual Convention with a two-person team: Phil Samuels (VP of Sales & Marketing) and Nelson Valderrama (CEO). Hosted at Tampa's JW Marriott Water Street, the event created ideal conditions for meaningful connections among manufacturers, distributors, and service providers from across North America. Tackling Distribution's Most Pressing Challenges…

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How AI Helps Distributors Optimize Prices for Maximum Return

Historically, when it comes to pricing, striking the perfect balance between profitability and customer satisfaction is an art form that requires a deep understanding of market dynamics, consumer behavior, and financial strategies. AI technology can transform pricing for distributors from a subjective art to a precise science. Optimizing prices allows them to use their data…

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Automated Product Data Work - It's Easier Than You Think

Cleaning up and sorting data can feel overwhelming with so many processes involved. At Intuilize, we get it—that’s why we partnered with WrangleWorks to show you a better way. Watch our workshop recording for actionable tips on transforming messy data into clean, structured information that drives better business outcomes. Learn how easy it is to…

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Combat Pricing Delays: Dynamic Solutions for Distributors

ECON 101 calls it “price sensitivity.” In a perfect economy, distributors can set prices where supply and demand meet and produce the most revenue. Price sensitivity measures how high a company can price its product without upsetting that balance. Pricing delays can significantly damage potential profits. Distributors must understand their role in revenue and adopt…

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Understanding Inflation: Insights for Distributors and Manufacturers

We hear about inflation a lot, but do we truly grasp its implications for our industry? Let's start with a straightforward definition: Inflation: A persistent, substantial rise in the general level of prices related to an increase in the volume of money and resulting in the loss of value of currency. The critical part here…

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