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Sales Analytics ### [Applied AI: Why Your CRM Can't Solve Customer Retention in Distribution](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/why-your-crm-cant-solve-customer-retention-in-distribution) Customers aren't lost because CRM fails—they're lost because retention depends on customer, inventory, and supplier data, and no CRM connects all... ACTvantage Jul 1, 2026 Sales Analytics ### [Building Resilience: The 8 Timeless Traits of Thriving Distributors](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/building-resilience-the-8-timeless-traits-of-thriving-distributors) Discover the key traits of resilient distributors and learn how to navigate uncertainties in any economic climate with our roadmap for sustained... ACTvantage Jul 1, 2026 Customer Analytics ### [Customer Stratification Case Study / How One Distributor Increased Gross Margin and Revenue with Customer Stratification](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/customer-stratification-case-study-how-one-distributor-increased-gross-margin-and-revenue-with-customer-stratification) A distributor in the chemical, foodservice, lubricant and industrial space wanted to drive profitable growth by enabling their salesforce to make... ACTvantage Jul 1, 2026 Sales Analytics ### [Why Activity Doesn’t Equal Results in Sales](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/why-activity-doesnt-equal-results-in-sales) Sales teams are rarely idle. ACTvantage May 12, 2026 Sales Analytics ### [5 Benefits of Customer Stratification: Maximizing Profitability with Distributor Analytics](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/5-benefits-of-customer-stratification) Learn how customer segmentation can benefit your distribution business. Unlock the power of customer stratification to drive profitability and... ACTvantage Apr 11, 2024 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 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 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 Sales Analytics ### [Best Practices for Smarter Inventory and Forecasting](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/actvantage-for-mdm-5-steps-for-aligning-working-capital-with-customer-needs) The most effective organizations are moving toward faster, more targeted planning models built around visibility, agility, and cross-functional... ACTvantage Nov 11, 2020 Sales Analytics ### [Adapting Sales Teams for the Modern Distribution Environment](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/actvantage-for-naw-how-to-leverage-sales-analytics-for-successful-remote-selling) Help your sales teams get beyond simply managing to become confident and successful sellers. ACTvantage Nov 4, 2020 Sales Analytics ### [SURGE - Why Customer Stratification Matters More Than Ever](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/actvantage-for-naw-surge-ahead-with-5-steps-to-effective-customer-stratification) Segmenting customers so you can approach them more effectively is vital right now. ACTvantage Jun 1, 2020 Sales Analytics ### [Modern Sales Strategies for Distribution Companies](https://www.actvantage.com/blog/actvantage-for-mdm-enable-revenue-recovery-with-4-critical-actions) Distributors that successfully navigate disruption focus on more than short-term revenue recovery. ACTvantage May 12, 2020 ### 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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