Distribution & Logistics

How many rebates did your distribution company leave on the table last year? It’s an important question when you consider that even a tiny percentage…

Inventory is among a distributor’s greatest assets. That said, inventory ties up a lot of cash, so managing it well is critical. To stock a…

Customer expectations are higher than ever. To maintain positive relationships with your buyers (and suppliers), you must have constant visibility into your inventory and…

Inventory management is the wild west of distribution. From sprawling warehouses, work teams and equipment to stock counts, inventory optimization, and logistics, everything must…

Composed of the fees and other costs associated with shipping freight from start to finish, landed costs often make up over 40% of total…

Distributors’ customers depend on them to keep their own production lines, construction projects, and facilities running efficiently and effectively. As a result, distributors need…

When Hurricane Ian hit Florida, the forecasts were uncertain as to where it was going to cause the most damage. Ultimately, some businesses and…

Determining optimal inventory levels has been a longstanding challenge for distributors, but today’s volatile supply chain—with shortages, stockouts, and delays—has only made this feat…

An improved customer experience will lead to happier buyers, more referrals, and higher long-term sales and profitability. But to achieve this success, distributors must…

When you break down data silos across your distribution company, you can unlock valuable insights that lead to more strategic growth, greater efficiencies, and…

When a vendor’s performance doesn’t meet the distributor’s expectations (or the expectations of the distributor’s customers), customer satisfaction and loyalty is compromised. And getting…

In distribution, fractions of a penny on a sale are a big deal. For this reason, it’s crucial to maintain precision and agility when…