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Distribution of Activities by Activity Type in Different Industries

Matthew Brogie

Last week, we looked into regional differences in the distribution of activities conducted by field reps around the world. This week, we will explore the differences in activity distribution between 5 different industries - CPG food & beverage, CPG outside of food like clothing/furniture, field services, medical/pharma, and other industries including property management and field sales & marketing. Forms of activities include of..

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Retail Audit Checklist & Infographic

Retail Audit Checklist & Infographic

Victoria Vessella

Your business has a great product, and after much hard work, you've been able to get it on retail shelves. While it's important to have a presence in the retail market, it's critical to monitor how..

2 Min Read
5 Tips to Increase Retail Sales

5 Tips to Increase Retail Sales

Matthew Brogie

Most of us have probably heard a statement prefaced with, "In this economy..." If you're in retail, that probably holds doubly true. True, retail sales have been increasing in increments, but that's..

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Employee Engagement for Business Growth

Team Building

Employee Engagement for Business Growth

Aya Tsuruta

Trending: growth over cost-cutting. According to a study published by the Harvard Business Review, in recent years, top executives have been focusing efforts on growing their companies rather than..

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The Insourcing vs Outsourcing Debate: Field Merchandiser Services

The Insourcing vs Outsourcing Debate: Field Merchandiser Services

Nancy Chen

To outsource or not to outsource, that is the question. For companies looking to cut costs, outsourcing can be attractive because third parties can often provide service for a cheaper price. However,..

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GPS Mobile Data Collection Software: Why “Where” Matters.

Technology

GPS Mobile Data Collection Software: Why “Where” Matters.

Cam Garrant

Every manager wants to get the best from their team, but sometimes the monthly or weekly reports just don’t add up. If every employee made every customer visit they said they did, then why are..

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Mobile CRM & Facebook: 5 Commonalities for Field Team Management

Team Building

Mobile CRM & Facebook: 5 Commonalities for Field Team Management

Aya Tsuruta

Today, Facebook has over 1.49 billion users per month, and you’re probably one of them. In fact, I bet you have Facebook open on one of your browser tabs right now. The social media platform that..

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4 Industries You Would Never Guess Use Field Management Software

Technology

4 Industries You Would Never Guess Use Field Management Software

Richard April

When it comes to mobile CRM software, there is sometimes a pre-conceived notion that it is only really useful in those industries where reps in the field are stocking shelves every day or are setting..

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Insights and Studies

Average Number of Activities Per Visit by Industry

Matthew Brogie

This week, we looked into the average number of activities taken per visit across five different industry categories: consumer packaged goods in food & beverage, consumer goods outside of food such..

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Knowledge Is Power: The Importance of Understanding Your Clients

Technology

Knowledge Is Power: The Importance of Understanding Your Clients

Victoria Vessella

Your clients are your biggest asset. Without a strong customer base, a business will fall apart. Although acquiring new customers is necessary for business growth, maintaining good relationships with..

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Retail Product Placement: 5 Tips for Small and Medium Businesses

Retail Product Placement: 5 Tips for Small and Medium Businesses

Matthew Brogie

Pay for entry, pay for space, pay to stay, and pay to limit rival shelf space. Slotting fees and practices vary depending on the product, vendor, and market conditions. Still, much of the pricing..

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