Turning Tariffs and Other Cost Increases into an Opportunity

There seems to be a lot of anxiety in wholesale distribution, particularly as wholesale distributors are among the first to be impacted. Depending on the lines of business you serve and the volume of trade affected by tariffs in your industry, tariffs will undoubtedly force you to reevaluate your pricing and profitability. … Read More

The Five Types of Pricing Teams

Pricing is probably the most important aspect of your customer relationship. Yet surprisingly, many distributors approach pricing as an afterthought. Pricing influences your brand, your profitability, your share of wallet and competitive position. Who on your team is in charge of your pricing strategy? … Read More

Your Segments Are Your Strategy

Customer segmentation is more than just nominal grouping and categorization. If you approach your customer segmentation correctly – with real, profit-driving behavioral data – your customer segmentation becomes a blueprint for driving success throughout your organization. Your segmentation is a