This article was originally featured in the May/June 2025 issue of American Fastener Journal (pages 46-49). Nelson Valderrama is the CEO of Intuilize, helping mid-size distributors transform data into profits with more than 25 years of experience in the industrial distribution industry. The Distribution Tariff Crisis Wholesale distributors are caught in an increasingly challenging position…
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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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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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The Mid-Market Tariff Dilemma Small and midsize wholesalers are caught in a precarious position. Your vendors are providing inconsistent tariff information, your customers are demanding transparency, and you're stuck in the middle trying to protect already-thin margins. Recent studies show distributors losing up to 7.6% in margin erosion due to ineffective tariff management. With tariffs…
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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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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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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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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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