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5 Minutes with ID: Intuilize

5 Minutes with ID: Intuilize | Intuilize

This month, Intuilize has been honored to collaborate on a 5 Minutes with ID video for Industrial Distribution (ID) magazine. Without a doubt, in the ever-evolving world of industrial distribution, technology has revolutionized the way distributors manage their operations. For over a century, Industrial Distribution has been at the forefront. With this in mind, our…

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Gut Feel vs. AI: Smarter Leadership in Distribution

Gut Feel vs. AI: Smarter Leadership in Distribution

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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How to Manage an Aging Workforce for Productivity

How to Manage an Aging Workforce for Productivity | Intuilize

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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Stop the Silent Profit Drain: How One Distributor Fixed Costly Pricing Errors with Automation

Stop the Silent Profit Drain: How One Distributor Fixed Costly Pricing Errors with Automation

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 Yet, many distributors unknowingly let revenue slip through the cracks due to outdated or manual cost update processes.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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AI Inventory Optimization: Reducing Excess Stock To Improve ROI

AI Inventory Optimization: Reducing Excess Stock To Improve ROI

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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The Business of Bargains: Discounts and Promotion Approaches That Drive Results

The Business of Bargains: Discounts and Promotion Approaches That Drive Results

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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Facing Tariffs Head-On: Data-Driven Solutions for Business Managers

Facing Tariffs Head-On: Data-Driven Solutions for Business Managers

While recent changes in tariffs might feel unprecedented, they are nothing new in the business world. Through these volatile times, business managers face significant challenges but also unprecedented opportunities. Intuilize CEO Nelson Valderrama has been addressing these opportunities for a long time and his article on Link, the National Magazine for Fastener Distributors, Using Data…

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