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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
We’re headed to Tampa! Intuilize is proud to announce that we’ll be exhibiting at NAHAD's 41st Annual Meeting & Convention, taking place April 12–15, 2025 at the stunning JW Marriott Water Street. NAHAD’s Annual Convention is more than a trade show—it’s where the hose and hose accessories industry gathers to connect, collaborate, and align on…
Read More
Distributors with thousands of SKUs in their catalogs consistently face the daunting task of accurately setting prices for the products they sell to ensure they are appealing to customers while meeting the business’s financial goals for each item. Despite the significant amounts of data they generate through the buying and selling of products and services,…
Read More