Intelligent, Predictive Pricing: the Key to B2B Wholesale Success
Digitalisation is a blessing and a curse, an opportunity, and a threat. Nearly 900 German wholesale companies took part in a recent study by Roland Berger and the German Wholesale, Foreign Trade and Services Association (BGA). Almost all of…
Artificial Intelligence in German B2B Companies – What do the Figures tell us?
Especially since the launch of ChatGPT on November 30, 2022, the topic of artificial intelligence (AI) in Germany has experienced another substantial boost. But what do the numbers say? In this article, we look at the current usage of AI in…
B2B Wholesale Future Trends 2024
Across B2B wholesale future trends 2024, you’ll see a few key themes: technology, personalisation and change. Some are accelerations of global movements, while others are specific to the B2B space. We’ll break down what you can expect in…
Return on sales in B2B Wholesale – What is it and how to increase it?
"It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare. It is because we do not dare that they are difficult." Lucius Annaeus Seneca, c.4 BC-c.65 AD. The Würth Group, a leading supplier of assembly and fastening materials, achieved…
Optimizing AI Efficiency: Effective Use of Data via Qymatix Cloud Connector
As businesses increasingly leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations, optimize decision-making, and gain insights, the role of data as the lifeblood of AI has become indisputable. Data acts as the foundation upon which…
How to Set More-Realistic Sales Targets using Historical Data
How to set more-realistic sales targets using historical data and Predictive Analytics. To replace the legendary Jack Welch as CEO, the General Electric (GE) Board had selected Jeffrey Immelt in November 2000. As he took the reins, Immelt set an…
How can AI help with labour shortage in B2B wholesale and manufacturing?
The importance of predictive sales software to address the skills shortage in Germany's specialist wholesale sector. The shortage of skilled workers in Germany has reached alarming proportions and is particularly affecting the specialist…
Predictive Analytics vs Prescriptive Analytics
With so many types of data analytics and analytical methods out there, many people are curious about the relationship between predictive analytics vs prescriptive analytics. Today, we’ll review all four types of analytics and delve into…
What artificial intelligence can and can´t do
For years, artificial intelligence has fluctuated between the terms "Terminator", "technology of the future", or "new superpower", and "doesn't work", "is disappointing", or "no confidence". It is not surprising that there have repeatedly been…
The Top 3 Predictive Sales Analytics Software for B2B Wholesalers in Germany
The rise of e-commerce has put much pressure on B2B wholesalers in Germany to optimize their sales strategies. With around 5,000 to 10,000 customers with 20,000 to 100,000 articles, it is challenging for wholesalers to predict customer behaviour,…