Using AI in Sales – Ensuring Real Value for Wholesale Distributors
How can you make sure your investment in AI software truly pays off for your business? Have you ever signed up for a gym membership and never gone? The same thing could happen with your AI solution for sales – only it’s likely to be much…
Data Mining ERP in B2B Wholesale & Distribution
B2B sales managers and managing directors of specialised wholesalers in Germany face many challenges in today's competitive business environment. The rise of e-commerce has made it necessary for wholesale distributors to leverage data…
AI in B2B Wholesale: Why You Need to Act Now
Adopting AI in B2B wholesale is not a luxury or a trend. It is a necessity. Imagine you are the captain of a massive cargo ship, loaded with 100,000 different goods, navigating to 10,000 ports. Each port has its own preferences, needs, and…
The 5 Biggest Barriers to Innovation in German SMEs – Causes and Practical Solutions
Innovation and efficient processes are key drivers of success for medium-sized companies. However, many businesses in Germany are facing significant challenges. From a shortage of skilled workers and outdated IT systems to a lack of…
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…
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…
Why AI Software with an Open API is Crucial for B2B Wholesale Distribution
This article is a must-read for anyone working in B2B wholesale who wants to revolutionize their processes with AI. Imagine you are the managing director of a specialist wholesaler with an extensive product portfolio and thousands of…
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…