# Blog

[Phocas tops ease of use rankings in BARC The planning survey 2026](/content/resources/blog/phocas-tops-ease-of-use-rankings-in-barc-the-planning-survey-2026/index.html)

## Why generic AI mostly gets the insight wrong for distributors

[Why generic AI mostly gets the insight wrong for distributors](/content/resources/blog/why-generic-ai-mostly-gets-the-insight-wrong-for-distributors/index.html)  
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## Supplier price rises affect the UK building supply industry but data helps

[Supplier price rises affect the UK building supply industry but data helps](/content/resources/blog/bmf-members-use-data-to-address-supplier-price-rises/index.html)  
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## Two new features to ensure your reps actually use their CRM

[Two new features to ensure your reps actually use their CRM](/content/resources/blog/two-new-ways-your-reps-will-actually-use-their-crm/index.html)  
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## Do GL account mapping with AI and be confident it works

[Do GL account mapping with AI and be confident it works](/content/resources/blog/do-gl-account-mapping-with-ai/index.html)  
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## Phocas delivers trusted results with integrated business planning in BARC survey

[Phocas delivers trusted results with integrated business planning in BARC survey](/content/resources/blog/phocas-delivers-trusted-results-with-integrated-business-planning-in-barc-survey/index.html)  
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## Business intelligence vs Decision Intelligence. What’s the difference?

[Business intelligence vs Decision Intelligence. What’s the difference?](/content/resources/blog/bi-vs-di/index.html)  
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## How to choose the best FP&A reporting tool

[How to choose the best FP&A reporting tool](/content/resources/blog/best-fpa-reporting-tool/index.html)  
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## How connected planning software helps your strategy succeed

[How connected planning software helps your strategy succeed](/content/resources/blog/connected-planning-software/index.html)  
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## FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) software versus Excel

[FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) software versus Excel](/content/resources/blog/fpa-software-vs-excel/index.html)  
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## Watchouts for when creating dashboards with AI

[Watchouts for when creating dashboards with AI](/content/resources/blog/ai-dashboarding-watchouts/index.html)  
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## What to look out for when using AI in financial reporting

[What to look out for when using AI in financial reporting](/content/resources/blog/ai-in-financial-reporting-gotchas/index.html)  
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## Build vs. buy in the age of AI: the question every distributor is asking

[Build vs. buy in the age of AI: the question every distributor is asking](/content/resources/blog/build-vs-buy/index.html)  
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## The current state of AI in the distribution industry

[The current state of AI in the distribution industry](/content/resources/blog/ai-in-distribution/index.html)  
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## Decision intelligence for distributors

[Decision intelligence for distributors](/content/resources/blog/decision-intelligence-for-distributors/index.html)  
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## What is decision intelligence, and are you ready for it?

[What is decision intelligence, and are you ready for it?](/content/resources/blog/decision-intelligence/index.html)  
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## How business intelligence improves supply chain management

[How business intelligence improves supply chain management](/content/resources/blog/use-a-business-intelligence-strategy-to-prepare-for-supply-chain-disruption/index.html)  
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## Flexible inventory management is the best defence against ongoing disruption

[Flexible inventory management is the best defence against ongoing disruption](/content/resources/blog/flexible-inventory-management/index.html)  
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