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What is a data analytics pricing model?

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Every company must have a model to price its goods - it's a method to form the best price for a product or service. Your pricing model is a fundamental task shared between the marketing and accounting teams as pricing can increase sales, drop margins or send customers to your competitors. In a tough economic environment, sound pricing models are crucial. A data analytics pricing model provides a clear,..

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Keep the festival going with efficiency ratios

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October 27, 2021

As we continue on our festival of metrics, today we’re headlining with efficiency ratios.

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How to increase profitability in the automotive industry

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October 25, 2021

It is no secret that the automotive aftermarket is cut throat and consolidating rapidly.

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Keep the festival going with efficiency ratios

2 MIN

January 1, 1970

As we continue on our festival of metrics, today we’re headlining with efficiency ratios.

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How to increase profitability in the automotive industry

3 MIN

January 1, 1970

It is no secret that the automotive aftermarket is cut throat and consolidating rapidly.

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How to use BI to gain competitive advantage in business

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January 1, 1970

In today’s economy, many mid-size businesses find themselves in competition with online retailers and large corporations that are able to offer reduced prices. In order for..

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Inventory days formula and why it's useful

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March 23, 2021

Inventory days formula is equivalent to the average number of days each item or SKU (stock keeping unit)..

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What is distributor analytics software?

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January 7, 2021

Wholesale distributors have access to more data than almost any other business. As retailers demand more..

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Manufacturer uses Phocas for production performance management

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November 25, 2020

CQR Security Limited is a British manufacturer, making equipment for the security intruder market such as..

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Seasonal inventory management helps PoolPro stay afloat

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November 11, 2020

In the southern hemisphere, pool season is just around the corner. The POPS Group is an Australian..

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Business intelligence and analytics for healthcare organizations

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October 27, 2020

The global healthcare supply chain is complex. Decentralisation of care, third party services and..

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4 elements of an efficient business intelligence tool

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October 22, 2020

There are so many business intelligence tools on the market, all promising a competitive edge for your..

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The KPIs every manufacturer should know and measure

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October 19, 2020

When it comes to achieving success in manufacturing, the industry is way beyond the idea that data..

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What is overstock and how to avoid it?

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August 3, 2020

Lean warehouse management is key to the success of businesses that make, move or sell products...

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A critical inventory metric: projected inventory level

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July 20, 2020

With constant streams of data being collected by companies daily, planning for the future is no longer as..

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Master inventory calculations and anticipate future demand

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July 2, 2020

As businesses reopen and customers resume spending, it’s more important than ever to have a full..

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How the finance team uses analytics to automate reporting

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May 19, 2020

To monitor the performance of its business, Whiting Holdings, an Australian steel distributor,..

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