Last year we attended DSG's Applied AI for Distributors 2024 show. At the industry-leading event, our CEO, Nelson Valderrama, shared insights on their podcast, The Wholesale Change Show, alongside White Cup's Kristen Thorn and ORS Group's Dush Ramachandran. Here are five key takeaways they discussed that can help project managers and business leaders transition smoothly…
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Last week's workshop revealed the three critical breakpoints causing tariff chaos for mid-market distributors—and the 5-step framework that's helping companies turn uncertainty into competitive advantage. Plus: Why 90% of distributors are missing a goldmine hiding in their data. From Tariff Chaos to Control: Key Insights from Our June 11th Workshop How industrial distributors are turning…
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The recent U.S.-China trade truce has reduced tariffs from an eye-watering 145% to 30%, but mid-market distributors aren't out of the woods yet. According to the Yale Budget Lab, even with this reduction, average U.S. tariff rates remain at 17.8% – the highest since 1934 – with projected impacts including $2,800 reduction in household purchasing…
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The first MDM SHIFT conference, held since the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors acquired MDM in January, brought distribution leaders together earlier this month to address key challenges, learn, and network. The event offered valuable insights to help distributors rethink innovation and position themselves for long-term success. The Intuilize team, including CEO/Founder Nelson Valderrama, Strategic Partnerships…
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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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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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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…
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The HARDI Annual Conference 2024 in Atlanta was nothing short of a powerhouse event, a reflection of the HVACR industry’s resilience and growth. With record-breaking attendance and a bustling Atlanta venue, it was clear that HARDI’s influence has strengthened, drawing distributors, manufacturers, and thought leaders together in unprecedented numbers. As Phil Samuels of Intuilize observed,…
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