Data drives business

July 20, 2016By Behind the Shelf Blog, Data Analysis and Management

by Julie Bonnell There is an artisanal chocolate maker in my community. His chocolates are amazing and well worth making a special trip to buy. He is also a bit of a character. He won’t let you into his shop unless he knows something about you. When you come to his shop for the first … Read More

Retailers, suppliers will benefit by giving data its due

November 25, 2013By Data Analysis and Management, Industry Intuition, Views

by Megan Moyer for Chain Drug Review November 25th, 2013 Should companies consider data an asset? Recognizing the value of translating big data into something meaningful that informs product, marketing, customer service, distribution, sales, and operations decisions has been a hot topic this year. Managing this “good” data rather than disparate data can have a … Read More

Five reasons data matters

November 22, 2013By Behind the Shelf Blog, Data Analysis and Management

Posted by Dave Wendland Imagine the accuracy of item look-up and the ease of consistent reporting if the source data was in better condition. If information is indeed the “new” currency, then drug wholesalers need to take measures to ensure their item files are comprehensive and current. As more and more organizations have migrated toward … Read More