Zilliant Named a Leader in the 2025 QKS Group SPARK Matrix

See why QKS Group recognized Zilliant for technology excellence and customer impact in B2B pricing.

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Bracing for a (Potential) Recession? Stop Guessing, Start Planning

There’s a line in a song by American singer-songwriter Conor Oberst that sums up our current moment of non-stop recession forecasting pretty well: “If some

Talking Tariffs - What are Tariffs, How Do They Work, and What Does It All Mean for B2B Pricing

Understand how recent U.S. tariff changes impact B2B companies, including cost increases, complex pricing decisions, HTS code management, and strategic ways businesses can respond effectively.

Tariff Series - Best Practices for B2B Distributors and Manufacturers in a Tumultuous Time

Explore the impact of recent U.S. tariff measures introduced in February 2025, including trade tensions with China, postponed tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and practical strategies for businesses navigating rising costs and administrative challenges.

How to Respond to the 'Tea Leaves' of Manufacturing

There's a commonly held belief that manufacturing leads the rest of the economy, so declining indicators in manufacturing can produce anxiety for other sec

No Hype Here: 3 Strategies for a Bright Future in Electrical Distribution

Leaders of electrical products distribution companies should consider the three pricing, technology and value plays outlined in this blog to plan, not panic, about eCommerce hype.

3 Winning Plays for Building Products Distributors to Run in 2020 and Beyond

Leaders of building products distribution companies should consider the three pricing and costing plays outlined in this blog to plan, not panic, for uncertain market conditions.

The Tangled Web of B2B Price Management

The life of a pricer is hectic. Control is elusive as you toil through your day-to-day at the unpredictable whims of marketplace triggers.

Is eCommerce a Threat or an Opportunity? Innovative Distributors Have the Answer

A study by McKinsey & Co. has proven that industrial distributors must have an effective eCommerce channel to keep pace in 2019 with other digital disruptors.

Tariff Volatility Requires Action

Price optimization maintains high margins in the worst of times, and tariff volatility emphasizes the need for price guidance that maximizes available profit.