--- title: 3 Analytics Oversights that Stunt Growth for Distributors description: Which blind spots are most common when it comes to analytics? … Read More image: https://www.actvantage.com/hubfs/Canva%20images/Canva%20Design%20DAFxjYdxXjk-1-1-1.png --- [![ACTvantage](https://www.actvantage.com/hubfs/blue-actvantage-logo.jpeg)](https://www.actvantage.com) - [Fusion AI](https://www.actvantage.com/fusion-ai) - [Best Practice Workshops](https://www.actvantage.com/workshops) - [About us](https://www.actvantage.com/about) - [Journey](https://www.actvantage.com/our-journey) - Resources - [Blog](https://www.actvantage.com/blog) - [Books](https://www.actvantage.com/books) - [Client Results](https://www.actvantage.com/client-results) - [Contact us](https://www.actvantage.com/contact-us) [Schedule a Call](https://www.actvantage.com/meetings/pradip-krishnadevarajan?hsLang=en) Analytics Implementation # 3 Analytics Oversights that Stunt Growth for Distributors Which blind spots are most common when it comes to analytics? … Read More [ACTvantage](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/author/actvguru) Sep 15, 2021 [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://www.actvantage.com/blog/actvantage-for-naw-3-analytics-oversights-that-stunt-growth-for-distributors&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://www.actvantage.com/blog/actvantage-for-naw-3-analytics-oversights-that-stunt-growth-for-distributors&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://www.actvantage.com/blog/actvantage-for-naw-3-analytics-oversights-that-stunt-growth-for-distributors&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email%20&body=Check%20out%20https://www.actvantage.com/blog/actvantage-for-naw-3-analytics-oversights-that-stunt-growth-for-distributors&utm_medium=social&utm_source=email) --- In your pursuit of growth as a distributor, you may believe you have everything in order to be successful: the right analytics, the right approach, etc. However, even the most successful distributors struggle with common blind spots and oversights that can stunt their results. Which blind spots are most common when it comes to analytics? 1. **Applicability**. Last year’s “best practice” may not be relevant to your current business model. Do your analytics support your goals? 2. **Alignment**. Great analytics will fall to disuse if they don’t fit into stakeholders’ workflows. Is your playbook actionable and easy to execute? 3. **Adoption**. Great analytics will also fall to disuse if you don’t give stakeholders proper access. 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