In a 2024 edition of American Fastener Journal, Intuilize CEO Nelson Valderrama presents a compelling argument for why distributors must become rock stars to navigate the challenges of inflation through optimized pricing. His article, It’s Your Time to Shine: Distributors Need Rock Stars to Beat Inflation with Optimized Pricing, provides critical insights for business owners…
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The volatile economic climate since 2020 has put distributors in a tough spot. As business activity slows in some areas, distributors are grappling with finding a new normal in supply planning with vendors. This involves resetting inventory models, which leads to supply chain issues and material shortages, creating tension between sales, procurement, and finance teams…
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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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As 2025 begins, manufacturers and distributors face an increasingly digital landscape that demands vigilance. Cybersecurity is no longer a back-office concern—it’s a cornerstone of protecting your operations, customer trust, and profitability. While you focus on maximizing ROI through streamlined inventory and pricing processes, don’t let a preventable cyber incident derail your progress. This year, resolve…
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Managing large bills of materials (BOM) can be overwhelming for distributors, especially when dealing with hundreds of line items across multiple categories. Relying on manual input and spreadsheets is outdated, error-prone, and inefficient. To remain competitive, distributors need to embrace technology-driven solutions like system pricing and advanced analytics to streamline operations, improve accuracy, and make…
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We’re thrilled to announce that Intuilize will attend the HARDI Annual Conference 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia, this December! This premier event for the HVACR industry offers a unique chance to learn, connect, and shape the future of the industry alongside peers, thought leaders, and innovators. 📅 Date: December 7-10, 2024. 🏙️ Venue: Table 17 |…
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As a distributor, you know staying ahead of market disruptions is critical. Intuilize CEO Nelson Valderrama offers interesting insights on how to do this in his Distributor's Link Magazine article, Optimizing Inventory: How AI Improves S&OP. The write-up highlights how mid-size distributors can leverage sales and operations planning (S&OP) optimization and advanced tech to secure…
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The Intuilize Team reflects on an insightful piece authored by our CEO, Nelson Valderrama, which was featured in the American Fastener titled Artificial Intelligence Will Change the Distribution Model. The article highlights the transformative power of AI and machine learning (ML) in revolutionizing the distribution industry. Here, we dive into the key points Valderrama made…
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Are you heading to the STAFDA Annual Convention in Nashville this year? We are excited to invite you to visit us at Booth #T22 on Aisle 600 for two unique Practical Sessions: Tools of Tomorrow – Leveraging AI & Innovation 📅 November 11, 2024. 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM. General Session Hall. From Ideas to…
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