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Insight from NIQ GfK’s Global T&D Trends Report 2024: With tariffs on China, higher prices are inevitable in the US market. Retaliatory tariffs will further disrupt pricing globally, impacting Europe and other regions. What does this mean for manufacturers? Now is the time to consider your capacity for price absorption. Should you adjust your pricing strategy, optimize costs, or explore alternative sourcing options? The key is balancing competitiveness and profitability in a volatile market. How can AI-powered price monitoring help manufacturers adapt to pricing shifts? Join us for the Minderest Roadmap 2025 webinar, where Minderest and @Markus Schuster, Product Director Advanced Analytics at NIQ, will reveal how AI-powered price monitoring can help navigate market volatility and pricing disruptions. ?? Date: April 10 ? Time: 16:00 - 16:45 CEST ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eZAWj86h #PricingStrategy #Tariffs #Manufacturing #Tech #Durables

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Strong Start to 2025: EU Distributors See Impressive Growth We’re excited to share that EU Distributors have made a promising start in 2025! Business value has increased by +5.4%, marking one of the most successful periods since the pandemic. Curious to learn more about the factors driving this impressive performance?? Click the link below to learn more ?? https://lnkd.in/eXGzUC3j #MarketGrowth #Distribution #SupplyChain

Join us for the Minderest Road Map 2025?webinar on April 10th at 4:00 PM CET to explore the future of AI-driven price monitoring with experts from Minderest and NIQ. Don't miss out on this opportunity to shape the future of pricing! Secure your spot now!

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At the close of #MWC2025, Tatjana Wismeth, our Head of Supply Chain & Distribution Intelligence, highlighted the pivotal role of AI in the industry and expressed a desire for educating customers on AI use cases and benefits. But there is an opportunity to also innovate in form factor and design. ?? Tatjana noted that when it comes to smartphones, consumer considerations often revolve around display sizes, storage, megapixels, and battery life. However, she posed two critical questions for manufacturers: 1?? As AI is expected to change the interaction with technology, isn′t there space for new form factors? 2?? Where do brands differentiate from each other given that AI latest innovations are embedded in virtual assistants? For distributors, there's a silver lining. Not only are replacements expected to positively impact markets, but there is also a stronger collaborative approach between manufacturers and distributors emerging, creating win-win situations. She emphasized the importance of an ecosystem approach. Tatjana also pointed out a crucial aspect that is often undermined - overcoming customer barriers such as security concerns, which is also true in the B2B environment. While AI is a game-changer, continuous innovation and addressing customer concerns are key to staying ahead. #Innovation #AI #SupplyChain #Distribution #ConsumerInsights #TechTrends #Collaboration #EcosystemApproach

Exciting times at #MWC with state-of-the-art technologies, remarkable innovations, and a preview of the future of connectivity! ??AI was the star, with applications becoming more tangible and practical. Our data from #gfknewron Consumer shows that only 6% of consumers have recently bought a smartphone for its #AI functionalities. With the new tangible solutions showcased, we can expect this to change. Differentiation among AI agents remains a challenge in this competitive market. Without it, dominant players will stay on top without significant revenue growth and AI might become a standard feature, not driving upgrades. Only a few new product releases highlighted #MWC's shift towards showcasing the ecosystem behind the hardware, including AI platforms, networks, and business solutions. Competitors need to create buzz around their devices to inspire consumers to upgrade. Click on the link below to get more insights shaping the smartphone market ?? https://lnkd.in/egNf5iE2 #Telecom #MWC2025 #TechTrends #SmartphoneMarket

Which channels are trending in distribution? Our analysis shows that in 2024, 32% of smartphones sold globally by distributors are supplied to Consumer Electronic Stores. Interestingly, B2B channels account for 34% of smartphone sales, and 9% are sold directly from distributors to verticals. Want to gain deeper insights into channel development and understand channel demands? Click the link below?? https://lnkd.in/eSnYjk6U #MarketGrowth #Distribution #SupplyChain

Our latest Distribution Intelligence data reveals a significant trend: the percentage of goods being sourced via distribution channels is on the rise. 88% of smartphones sold by resellers in Germany?now come through distribution channels. The same applies in the printing market, where the share of Laser MFDs sourced via distribution grew from 74% to 78%. Want to dive deeper into B2B sourcing patterns? Discover how to optimize your stock levels and implement strategic supply chain management for sustainable growth. ?? https://lnkd.in/eSnYjk6U #MarketGrowth #Distribution #SupplyChain

??What’s next in the Telecom sector? Discover the trends shaping the industry and uncover the potential for growth. Sustainability is driving Telecom expansion, with the refurbished Smart and Mobile phone market set to reach USD 146 billion by 2030, reflecting an impressive annual growth rate of +11.5%. In Europe, the market share of refurbished devices ranges from 7-15%. Join us at MWC in Barcelona to explore the latest Telecom trends and meet our experts! https://lnkd.in/dTK5c2pi #Telecom #MWC2025 #TechTrends #SmartphoneMarket