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Sales Analytics ### [3 Steps to Boost Sales with Data-Driven Insights](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/3-steps-to-boost-sales-with-data-driven-insights) Discover how to avoid common mistakes in data-driven selling. ACTvantage Dec 1, 2021 Profitable Growth ### [8 Practical Strategies Distributors Use to Improve Profitability](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/actvantage-for-industrial-distribution-how-8-distributors-rapidly-boosted-sales-and-profit-over-the-past-16-months) At ACTvantage, we had the opportunity to work with distributors to improve processes and achieve sustainable growth. … Read More ACTvantage Sep 22, 2021 Analytics Implementation ### [3 Analytics Oversights that Stunt Growth for Distributors](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/actvantage-for-naw-3-analytics-oversights-that-stunt-growth-for-distributors) Which blind spots are most common when it comes to analytics? … Read More ACTvantage Sep 15, 2021 Analytics Implementation ### [How to Become a Data-Driven Distributor?](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/actvantage-for-mdm-4-foundational-analytics-to-become-a-data-driven-distributor) Data analytics is essential to profitable growth for distributors as the industry becomes more digitally focused. … Read More ACTvantage Sep 8, 2021 Sales Analytics ### [Bringing Science to Your Art-Heavy Sales Management Methods](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/actvantage-for-industrial-distribution-bringing-science-to-your-art-heavy-sales-management-methods) Distributors pull in a vast amount of data from all areas of their operations. One area where that data can be most valuable is sales. … Read More ACTvantage Sep 1, 2021 Customer Analytics ### [7 Critical Factors in Calculating Cost-to-Serve in Distribution](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/actvantage-for-mdm-7-critical-factors-in-calculating-cost-to-serve-in-distribution) If you’re a distributor pursuing growth and pricing optimization, knowing your cost to serve ensures you’re not wasting resources and losing money. ACTvantage Aug 18, 2021 Profitable Growth ### [Must-Have Capabilities for Distributors to Manage Growth](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/actvantage-for-industrial-distribution-must-have-capabilities-for-distributors-to-manage-growth) In planning for growth, distributors need a clear idea of their capabilities in seven critical groups:… Read More ACTvantage Jul 21, 2021 Sales Analytics ### [7 Keys to Implementing an Individualized Approach to Sales Training](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/actvantage-for-naw-7-keys-to-implementing-an-individualized-approach-to-sales-training) To improve sales training programs, distributors need to adopt individualized methods that account for experience and skill instead of a blanket... ACTvantage Jul 14, 2021 Profitable Growth ### [How Distributors Can Generate Growth](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/actvantage-for-industrial-distribution-how-distributors-can-generate-growth-in-the-new-normal) Many of the methods distributors used to generate growth are less applicable today. … Read More ACTvantage Jul 7, 2021 Profitable Growth ### [Tips to Manage Blind Spots Using the Growth Cube Framework](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/actvantage-for-naw-tips-to-manage-blind-spots-using-the-growth-cube-framework) If you use the Growth Cube, you should revisit it and see how you might update your strategy to fit the revised structure of your business. … Read... ACTvantage Jun 24, 2021 Pricing Optimization ### [Defining the Six Faces of Your Value-Based Pricing Cube](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/actvantage-for-naw-defining-the-six-faces-of-your-value-based-pricing-cube) Distributors need a thoughtful pricing strategy that highlights the most influential pricing factors and applies them in the decision-making process.... ACTvantage Mar 17, 2021 Analytics Implementation ### [3 Analytics Myths Holding Distributors Back](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/actvantage-for-naw-3-analytics-myths-holding-distributors-back) Analytics can help distributors stay profitable and grow. … Read More ACTvantage Jan 28, 2021 Analytics Implementation ### [4 Mantras for Distributors to Expertly Manage Change](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/actvantage-for-naw-4-mantras-for-distributors-to-expertly-manage-change) For most distributors, change is essential to adapt to challenges. But taking that first step can be the hardest part of the whole process. ACTvantage Jan 21, 2021 Inventory Analytics ### [3 Steps to Navigate Market Shifts with Inventory Analytics](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/actvantage-for-naw-3-steps-to-managing-market-shifts-with-inventory-analytics) Distributors’ demand planning teams work with uncertainty from both suppliers and customers. Read More ACTvantage Jan 14, 2021 Profitable Growth ### [The Distributor Growth Roadmap: Generating, Managing, and Sustaining Profitable Growth](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/actvantage-for-mdm-checklists-for-generating-managing-and-sustaining-growth) ACTvantage's experience in strategic planning with distributors has helped us identify best practices and ideal strategies for growth and... ACTvantage Jan 7, 2021 Pricing Optimization ### [Pricing Without Panic: 6 Best Practices to Protect Margin and Drive Growth](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/actvantage-for-naw-how-to-reinvigorate-your-pricing-strategy-in-6-steps) When revenue slows, many distributors default to the same playbook: slash prices, over-service customers, and chase volume at any cost. That's a... ACTvantage Nov 12, 2020 [1](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/page/1) ... [2](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/page/2) [3](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/page/3) [4](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/page/4) ### Get notified on new marketing insights Be the first to know about new B2B SaaS Marketing insights to build or refine your marketing function with the tools and knowledge of today’s industry. 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