Wholesale & Distribution with Fexingo: B2B Trade, Suppliers, and Channel Partners

Episode 112 of Fexingo's Wholesale & Distribution show digs into zone-based pricing — the pricing strategy where distributors set different prices for the same product depending on the buyer's geographic region, local competition, and delivery cost. Lucas and Luna break down how a mid-sized building materials distributor used three simple pricing zones to increase gross margin by 6 percentage points in one year without losing a single customer. They walk through the data required to define zones — delivery cost per mile, local competitor pricing, and order density — and explain why a one-size-fits-all national price leaves money on the table. They also discuss the risks: customer pushback when zones are transparent, the need to document the logic for auditors, and how to phase in changes without alienating long-time buyers. Concrete, tactical, and immediately applicable for any distributor with a multi-region customer base.

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In this episode of Wholesale & Distribution, Lucas and Luna explore how savvy distributors are turning one of their biggest cost centers—empty backhauls—into a profit center. They break down the mechanics of backhauling, using the example of a mid-sized building supplies distributor in the Midwest that saved $340,000 in its first year by filling empty trucks on return trips. Lucas explains how load boards and route optimization software help match empty capacity with nearby shippers, while Luna questions the operational risks—like driver fatigue and customer delays. They also discuss how backhauling changes the P&L: instead of deadheading as a cost line item, it becomes a revenue line. The conversation ends with a look at how technology is making backhauling accessible even for small distributors. If you've ever wondered how distributors squeeze every drop of efficiency from their fleet, this episode is for you.

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Episode 110 of Wholesale & Distribution with Fexingo dives into less-than-truckload consolidation—a strategy distributors use to combine small shipments into full truckloads, cutting per-pound freight costs by 20-35%. Lucas and Luna examine a real case: a Midwestern HVAC parts distributor that saved $340,000 annually by partnering with a third-party consolidator. They break down how LTL consolidation works, why it's not just for large players, and what operational changes are needed to pull it off. Plus, a candid moment about keeping the podcast ad-free and listener-supported.

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Episode 109 of Wholesale & Distribution with Fexingo dives into pallet cubing — a data-driven method distributors use to optimize trailer space, reduce freight costs, and improve load efficiency. Lucas and Luna break down how one regional distributor cut shipping costs by 12 percent using cubing software from a startup called ShipCubed. They explain the math behind cube utilization, why traditional weight-based pricing hides waste, and how better pallet stacking can save millions across a fleet. Listeners will learn the difference between 'floor-loaded' and 'palletized' freight, how dim weight pricing works, and why a 75 percent cube fill rate is the industry benchmark. If you work in logistics, procurement, or supply chain management, this episode gives you a practical tool to audit your own outbound shipments. No fluff — just actionable insight from the warehouse floor.

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Episode 108 of Wholesale & Distribution with Fexingo explores how distributors are pooling inventory and sales data through industry data cooperatives to improve demand forecasting. Lucas and Luna break down a real example: how a consortium of independent HVAC distributors in the Midwest shared point-of-sale data to anticipate a 40 percent surge in heat pump demand ahead of state-level efficiency mandates. The hosts walk through how the co-op works legally, what data is shared and what stays proprietary, and how smaller distributors get forecasting accuracy that rivals big national players. They also discuss the tension between competitive risk and collective gain, and why the co-op model is spreading to electrical, plumbing, and building materials. A concrete look at a structural shift in B2B intelligence — no hype, just the mechanics.

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Episode 107 of Wholesale & Distribution with Fexingo explores how distributors can leverage co-op marketing funds from suppliers to drive local demand and strengthen partner relationships. Lucas and Luna break down the mechanics of co-op advertising programs, using the example of a Midwest HVAC distributor that turned $50,000 in unclaimed funds into a targeted radio campaign generating a 4x return. The episode covers key compliance requirements, reimbursement rates typically ranging 50-100%, and the common pitfall of losing funds at year-end. Listeners will learn a practical step-by-step approach to accessing these hidden budgets and aligning them with their own customer acquisition goals.

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Episode 106 of Wholesale & Distribution with Fexingo explores dynamic pricing in distribution. Lucas and Luna break down how a mid-sized electrical distributor used real-time market data and AI to adjust prices on thousands of SKUs, boosting gross margin by 3.2 percentage points within six months without losing volume. They discuss the technology stack, the cultural shift required in sales teams, and the risk of customer pushback. The episode also touches on how dynamic pricing differs from surge pricing, and why distributors with thin margins stand to gain the most. Specific numbers and a real-world case make this a practical guide for any B2B leader considering price optimization.

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Episode 105 of Wholesale & Distribution with Fexingo. Lucas and Luna break down how distributors build supplier scorecards that grade vendors on on-time delivery, defect rates, and lead-time consistency. They walk through a real-world example from a mid-sized HVAC parts distributor that used a weighted scorecard to consolidate from 14 suppliers to 6, cutting late deliveries by 40 percent and reducing inventory carrying costs by $1.2 million over 18 months. The conversation covers how to weight metrics for different categories, how to avoid the trap of over-weighting price, and why the scorecard should be shared transparently with suppliers. A practical episode for anyone managing channel partners or procurement teams.

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Minimum order quantities (MOQs) are a fixture of B2B distribution, but most buyers misunderstand how distributors set them. In this episode, Lucas and Luna unpack the strategy behind a seemingly simple number. They examine how MOQs function as a filtering mechanism, a cost-recovery tool, and a relationship-building lever. The conversation centers on a mid-sized industrial distributor that restructured its MOQ policy in Q4 2024 to reduce the number of unprofitable small orders under $100. The result: order count dropped 15%, but gross margin on remaining orders improved by 4 percentage points. Lucas explains how the distributor calculated its minimum-ticket threshold using activity-based costing, including the cost of picking, packing, invoicing, and shipping a single line item. Luna raises the risk of alienating small-but-strategic customers and how smarter tiered minimums can preserve relationships. The episode closes with a look at how AI-driven order profiling could make MOQs dynamic within a single customer account.

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In this episode of Wholesale & Distribution with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna break down dead net pricing—a B2B procurement model where suppliers quote a firm all-in price upfront, eliminating hidden surcharges and back-end rebates. They unpack how a mid-sized electrical distributor saved 3.2% on annual procurement costs after switching its top 15 suppliers to dead net terms. Lucas explains why dead net reduces administrative drag, improves cost visibility for buyers, and lets suppliers differentiate on service rather than rebate complexity. Luna pushes back on the risk of losing volume leverage, and they walk through a realistic transition playbook: which categories work best, how to negotiate the shift, and what to watch for in metal or chemical commodity lines. They also touch on how dead net interacts with ERP systems and contract management software. A practical angle for any distributor tired of opaque pricing layers.

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