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…
B2B Wholesale: Should You Still Print Your Own Product Catalog?
In B2B wholesale, especially in technical wholesale distribution, the classic product catalog has a long-standing tradition. But the world of e-commerce is transforming the market rapidly, presenting new challenges for sales managers and…
B2B Wholesale Isn’t Dead – It’s Evolving: What That Means for the Future
The future of b2b wholesale. Wholesale is a phenomenon. Declared dead, underestimated, challenged by digital platforms, direct sales, and disruptors – and yet, it’s not only still alive but continues to assert itself as an indispensable part…
Is Germany too Sceptical for Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace?
There is a prejudice that the working world in Germany is mainly fearful and skeptical of a future with artificial intelligence. Is that really a prejudice or a fact? Are you familiar with the term "German Angst"? It describes the fact that…
From Excel to AI: How Wholesale Distributors Can Unlock the Power of Data-Driven Sales
Wholesale distributors, in particular, deal with thousands of customers, SKUs, and transactions – making them ideal candidates for AI adoption. In many mid-sized wholesale businesses, Excel is still the go-to tool for sales management,…
Turnover per employee in B2B wholesalers in Germany – When does it get dangerous?
How fast is the clock ticking for German B2B wholesalers? The wholesale market in Germany is highly competitive. Technological progress, the rise of e-commerce, and increasing price pressure put enormous pressure on medium-sized B2B…
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…
How AI Is Disrupting B2B Wholesale: Lessons from the Wollschläger Collapse
Do you remember Wollschläger? Of course you do. Once a proud, long-standing German wholesale company with decades of history—and suddenly it was all over. In 2016, Wollschläger filed for insolvency. But why? In our blog, we’ve examined many…
How to Get Started with AI and Predictive Sales in B2B Wholesale Distribution
In an era where data is a company’s most valuable asset, one key question emerges: How can you best leverage this data to optimize your sales processes? Especially in wholesale distribution, where margins are often small and processes…
How B2B wholesalers are overcoming current crises with data-based customer management
Declining sales, price pressure, supply chain problems: Why data-based customer management is the key. Many wholesalers continue to face significant challenges due to rising purchase prices and uncertainties in supply chains. According to…