Distribution

Packaged and written by industry experts, here you can find the latest articles, news and insights from the distribution industry.

Whether you’re looking to build supply chain resilience, improve profitability, or combat non-traditional distributors and market fluctuations, Sage Advice provides the industry insight you need to support your financial and operational objectives.

Latest articles for Distribution

Packaged and written by industry experts, here you can find the latest articles, news and insights from the distribution industry.

Latest articles for Distribution

Packaged and written by industry experts, here you can find the latest articles, news and insights from the distribution industry.

May 20, 2026 10 min read

What is supply chain visibility? A complete guide for growing businesses

April 17, 2026 9 min read

What are trucking KPIs, and why do they matter?

December 18, 2025 4 min read

Inventory vs. fixed assets in transportation: Here’s the difference

October 14, 2025 7 min read

Navigating today’s distribution challenges: Building resilience in the face of uncertainty

September 30, 2025 5 min read

Financial strategies for US distributors: Five ways to improve profitability

September 23, 2025 14 min read

Manufacturing production planning: Free template

Man and woman in a factory warehouse

September 19, 2025 8 min read

Innovating in distribution with smart tech

Improving cash flow

April 30, 2025 11 min read

Common cash flow problems and how to solve them

March 11, 2025 2 min read

The ultimate supplier audit checklist for vetting reputable suppliers

January 23, 2025 7 min read

Why supplier diversification is no longer optional

December 9, 2024 5 min read

Secrets of successful manufacturing CFOs revealed

Man driving cart in a factory

November 29, 2024 1 min read

ROI of 213%: Discover the cost-cutting economic impact of Sage X3

November 18, 2024 6 min read

Unlocking real-time insights with customizable supply chain dashboards

October 14, 2024 1 min read

What is dead stock inventory and how do you avoid it?

November 15, 2023 1 min read

What is minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

September 26, 2023 9 min read

10 strategies to reduce lead time in supply chain management

August 9, 2023 5 min read

What is nearshoring? Definition, supply chain benefits, and strategies

Asian woman writing on a whiteboard

October 31, 2022 7 min read

3 ways a growing distributor uses data to be customer centric

September 6, 2022 7 min read

How distributors can remain relevant in a direct-to-consumer world

September 2, 2022 6 min read

Understanding a supply chain diagram

August 1, 2022 5 min read

How cost control includes your supplies inventory

House planners discussing with grandma

July 22, 2022 1 min read

From financial reporting to data visualization, a needed switch to drive organizational growth

Man and woman in a factory warehouse

June 8, 2022 5 min read

Getting a better viewpoint of your supply chain

November 1, 2021 2 min read

Sage X3 distinguished in Ultra Consultant’s distribution vendor update