Processes, Tools and Data in modern B2B Wholesale
AI in industrial wholesale: how does modern sales work? In the dynamic environment of specialised wholesale, efficient processes, powerful tools and the intelligent use of data are essential in order to remain competitive. Specialist…
The Five SALSA Principles of Effective Sales and Operations Planning
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is probably the most important planning process of any company. It will determine the difference between success and failure in the years to come. Usually, the S&OP includes a list of open sales deals,…
How to calculate and increase return on sales with predictive analytics?
How can B2B manufacturing and distribution increase return on sales (ROS) using strategic sales controlling and predictive sales? Is there a sales and marketing KPI that manufacturing and industrial distribution companies can use to measure…
What is predictive sales in B2B wholesale?
B2B wholesalers in many sectors, such as electrical wholesalers, industrial supplies and component retailers, now benefit from modern predictive sales software. The B2B wholesale market is a fast-moving market characterised by intense…
Pricing Analysis in Excel: Make A Price Corridor in Three Simple Steps
This article describes a step-by-step introduction to price corridor analysis with Excel. You will learn the meaning of a price corridor and how to create a price corridor in Excel from a list of sales transactions in your ERP system. Let us…
AI: The Human Factor in B2B Sales
The Dance of Expectations and Realities when Implementing AI in B2B Sales. In the sprawling landscape of B2B sales, where specialist wholesalers in Germany grapple with the dual pressures of an ever-evolving e-commerce market and the need…
Why is Predictive Sales Analytics a “Must-Have” to Increase Sales Productivity in Business-to-Business?
Predictive Sales Analytics is a Game-Changer in B2B. Productivity in business-to-business (B2B) sales is simply defined as the output rate of a sales team, considering all direct costs and performance. Two trends that are drastically affecting…
Five interesting Facts & Statistics About B2B Distribution
B2B Sales is changing because buyers are changing – mainly in the way they buy. Companies in B2B distribution are particularly affected by the changes in customer behaviour and their competitive environment. The shift in customer behaviour…
Implementing and Using Dynamic Pricing in B2B: A Path to Thriving in the Digital Age
AI in Wholesales and Industrial Distribution: The Winds of Change in B2B Sales. In the world of B2B sales, where specialist wholesalers in Germany cater to 5,000 to 10,000 customers and juggle an inventory of 20,000 to 100,000 items, the…
How to avoid the Causality Trap of Black-Box Machine Learning
Sales Acceleration with Predictive Analytics Software: How to avoid The Causality Trap of Black-Box Machine Learning. Successful B2B managers use AI-based predictive analytics software to accelerate sales. However, they often want to find…