For years, distribution leadership has been a blend of industry experience, market intuition, and quick decision-making under pressure. The best executives trusted their gut—until AI came along. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings once said that while the company heavily invests in data analytics, the ultimate decisions come down to Smart Intuition. While AI analyzes our viewing…
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An aging workforce can be considered an important challenge, but it also presents enormous opportunity for distributors. The distribution industry is undergoing a major shift as seasoned professionals retire and a new wave of tech-savvy talent steps in. This transition brings both challenges and opportunities, particularly in transferring knowledge and adapting to new ways of…
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Profitability in distribution isn’t just about selling more—it’s about pricing smarter. Yet, many distributors unknowingly let revenue slip through the cracks due to outdated or manual cost update processes. When standard costs aren’t consistently refreshed, the impact on margins can be significant. Could This Be Happening in Your Business? 🔹 Relying on a single person…
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In today’s fiercely competitive market, distributors need cutting-edge solutions to enhance efficiency and maximize profits. Enter AI and machine learning—powerful tools that can revolutionize how you manage inventory and optimize pricing. Here’s how AI-driven inventory optimization can transform your business. Precision Stock Management AI-driven inventory optimization uses sophisticated algorithms to analyze vast data points such…
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Tariffs rattle the supply chain and distribution economy, testing a company’s resilience and agility. But they need not be a death blow. Future-built distributors can survive and thrive in a tariff-burdened economy by leveraging AI technologies to optimize pricing. The Looming Threat of Tariffs on Distributors Tariffs imposed on trade with Canada, Mexico, China, and…
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Maintaining consistency and efficiency in pricing and inventory management is top of mind for distributors who are constantly looking for ways to stay competitive and profitable. Birmingham Fastener & Supply, a leading player in the industry, faced similar challenges and turned to Intuilize for a solution. Joe Phifer, CFO of Birmingham Fastener & Supply, shares…
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The distribution industry is more competitive than ever, and traditional approaches to pricing, inventory, and operations no longer cut it. Leading distributors are turning to AI to optimize workflows, maximize profits, and create a resilient business model that can adapt to market fluctuations. That’s why we created our latest in-depth guide, The AI Playbook for…
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Discounts and sales promotions always catch a buyer's eye and can help distributors attract interest for a new product, renew interest from former customers, or clear out inventory of a discontinued product. However, it's important they are used strategically. A discount or promotional offer launched without a strategic intent could not only fail to achieve…
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What if smarter, faster decisions about inventory and pricing could transform your business? For distributors, staying ahead in today’s market means more than just adapting—it requires leveraging the right tools to outpace the competition. That’s exactly what a major distributor shared with us in a recent interview. Here we share highlights from that interview that…
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