In this MDM Podcast, ETIM North America's Mary Shaw provides insight into the state of data standardization for manufacturers, distributors and end users, along with the benefits of standardizing product data industrywide.
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These reps are now in position to play a key role in distributor revenue recovery plans.
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Distributors shift from rear-facing analysis to forward-looking predictive analytics models.
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In a recent virtual conversation with a few hundred Texas A&M Industrial Distribution students, the next generation had a lot to say about what changes they see in B2B distribution after the full impact of COVID-19 becomes clear. The future of distribution is moving faster than any of us thought possible, and its looking brighter with the talent coming online.
There is an escalating response to the economic impact of the coronavirus among distributors, increasing furloughs and hiring freezes, management consulting firm Alexander Group finds. However, forward-looking distributors are also putting plans into place to convert competitors customers and grow digitally.
Seemingly obvious streams of payoff can be mirages at best, or quicksand at worst, says Jonathan Byrnes of Profit Isle in a new podcast.
Create target customer segments that are more likely to take advantage of your unique product selection and services.
Begin with the basics: define objectives and data sources, improve data quality and build a sustainable model.
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