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Recession Ready: Proven Strategies to Keep Your Business Strong

Recession Ready: Proven Strategies to Keep Your Business Strong

Economic downturns bring uncertainty and stress to businesses of all sizes. However, with strategic planning and proactive management, businesses can not only survive but also emerge stronger. Here are key areas to evaluate and actionable tips to guide your business through tough times! 1. Evaluate Your Cash Runway Understanding your financial position is crucial. Having…

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How Data-Driven Pricing Transforms Distribution

How Data-Driven Pricing Transforms Distribution

In a notable issue of Industrial Supply, our CEO Nelson Valderrama, explores the substantial opportunity that lies in optimizing pricing strategies for industrial distributors. He emphasizes that while many distributors focus on increasing sales volume, refining pricing strategies can yield three to four times greater profit growth. Here’s a closer look at the key takeaways…

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Intuilize at NetPlus 2024 Annual Meeting

Intuilize at NetPlus 2024 Annual Meeting | Intuilize

The Intuilize team is looking forward to the NetPlus 2024 Annual Meeting later this month! This is the event for industrial distributors seeking powerful tools to enhance operations, streamline processes, and future-proof businesses in a competitive marketplace. 🚨 Mark Your Calendar: 📅 Date: October 26-29, 2024 🏙️ Location: JW Marriott in San Antonio, TX. Table…

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Protecting Margins Against Cost Volatility: Insights on Speed and Accuracy

Protecting Margins Against Cost Volatility: Insights on Speed and Accuracy

The marketplace is abuzz with concerns about price volatility and the rapid pace of changes. For distributors, staying ahead of the curve is paramount. Imagine you're running a $125 million distribution business with pricing loaded in your ERP system, competing against another business with 40 years of market experience. How do you gain the upper…

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5 Supply Chain Strategies for Enhanced Inventory Management

5 Supply Chain Strategies for Enhanced Inventory Management

The supply chain is the lifeblood of your business, spanning from product creation to delivery to the end user. To stay competitive and resilient, it's essential to implement robust strategies that enhance your supply chain operations. Here are five innovative strategies to help you optimize inventory management and boost your ROI. 5 Innovative Strategies 1…

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Understanding Inflation: Insights for Distributors and Manufacturers

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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HARDI 2024: Strategic Approaches to Inventory Management and Supplier Partnerships

HARDI 2024: Strategic Approaches to Inventory Management and Supplier Partnerships

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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MDM SHIFT 2024 Recap: Navigating Innovation in Distribution

MDM SHIFT 2024 Recap: Navigating Innovation in Distribution

The first MDM SHIFT conference, held since the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors acquired MDM in January, brought distribution leaders together earlier this month to address key challenges, learn, and network. The event offered valuable insights to help distributors rethink innovation and position themselves for long-term success. The Intuilize team, including CEO/Founder Nelson Valderrama, Strategic Partnerships…

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Bear Necessities: Demand Planning Essentials for Engineers

Bear Necessities: Demand Planning Essentials for Engineers

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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