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…
How Artificial Intelligence improves Sales Forecasting
Creating and using AI sales forecasts is essential for any B2B company. It is also one of the most important tasks for sales managers who use sales forecasts for sales planning and strategy. There are many ways to create sales forecasts.…
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…
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…
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…
The Role of Artificial Intelligence in B2B e-Commerce
Artificial intelligence in retail and online retail: predictive commerce. The rise of B2C e-commerce is impressive. Online giant Amazon, for example, generated 638 billion US dollars in revenue in 2024, marking an 11% increase compared to…