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How retailers can guide their farmer customers through a fluctuating ag economy
Discover 3 ways that ag retailers can add value in an era of declining net farm incomes.
John Brubaker
CEO
Why your ag retail business needs better systems, not more staff
Hiring more staff to solve inefficiencies often creates new problems. Technology offers a smarter approach by streamlining operations and improving accuracy.
John Brubaker
CEO
The transaction data black box: How it impacts your business and how to fix it
Without any insight into how your sales data gets processed, you’re left guessing. And that’s not a good place to be.
Adrian Kelly
Chief Product Officer
6 signs you have a problem with your pricing — and how to fix them
Improving your bottom line doesn’t have to rely solely on a “sell more” strategy. Without pricing effectiveness, there’s no reaching your profitability potential
John Brubaker
CEO
Single-person risk in Ag retail: Why the time for succession planning is now
Explore the risks and drawbacks in Ag retail of reliance on one person for critical data handling, and how digitization can prepare for smoother business transitions.
John Brubaker
CEO
The quiet digital revolution in agriculture - World Agri-Tech Panel
Explore the importance of data foundations in agriculture with industry leaders at the 2024 Agri-Tech Summit, highlighting the quiet digital revolution in Ag.
John Brubaker
CEO
Enhance visibility into year end payments with Smartwyre
Short-term headache during reconciliation season? Beware, it could harm your business in the long term.
John Brubaker
CEO
Getting the foundation right: A better future for product data verification
Agribusiness has no shortage of errors when it comes to master product data. Discover common sources and solutions to these data issues.
Adrian Kelly
Chief Product Officer
CP net pricing and prepay: Get 2024 program year off to a strong start
Prepay season presents both opportunity and challenges, specifically for Ag retail organizations navigating pricing adjustments, lack of robust data, and market fluctuations.
John Brubaker
CEO
Looking back to look forward: Making the most of the new program year
As the agricultural retail industry faces pricing and incentive challenges, the transitions between harvest seasons become critical strategic points.
John Brubaker
CEO
4 Reasons Why Ag Retail Finance Leaders Benefit from Smartwyre
From an easier accrual process to better margin management, finance leaders can get the financial reporting and visibility they’ve always wanted.
John Brubaker
CEO
Building Trust With Data: Lessons from Smartwyre’s SOC 2 Journey
In SaaS, SOC 2 audits are more than a buzzword. They're vital for trust-building and data security. Discover 4 lessons Smartwyre learned in their recent audit.
Dan Covill
VP, Engineering
The Crossroads of Technology & Ag Retail with Margy Eckelkamp
A continuation of our conversation with Margy Eckelkamp as she delves further into the digital future and data management in ag retail.
John Brubaker
CEO
The right net means the right price: the challenge for enterprise scale ag
Explore the challenges of managing product net costs and setting prices in the Ag input supply chain industry, and the potential solutions for improvement.
John Brubaker
CEO
Beyond Excel: unleashing agribusiness potential with digital tools
Technology evolves. And just because a tool served its purpose and was high-functioning in a specific environment, doesn’t mean it will remain the most efficient when conditions change.
John Brubaker
CEO
Navigating Labor Challenges in Ag Retail with Margy Eckelkamp
Join us as Margy Eckelkamp, a seasoned Farm Journal veteran, discusses the labor challenges in Ag retail and how technology can help overcome them.
John Brubaker
CEO
Lessons for agribusinesses from Southwest's data debacle
Discover how Southwest Airlines' chaotic December 2022 left valuable lessons for the Ag supply chain, emphasizing the importance of updated technology.
John Brubaker
CEO
Finding the perfect fit ag specific vs off the shelf software
Navigating digital platform options for agribusinesses can be overwhelming, with choices between industry-neutral and ag-specific solutions to consider.
Dan Covill
VP, Engineering
Data health: What it is and why it matters to the ag input supply chain
Explore the concept of data health in the Ag input supply chain by understanding its importance and the 4 C's: credibility, currency, completeness, and connectivity.
Sasha Oelsner
Data Integration Lead
What agribusiness can learn from the automotive industry
An insightful conversation with experienced executive Pete Cimmet explores how technology and data are transforming agriculture and automotive industries.
John Brubaker
CEO
Building vs buying digital technologies in agribusiness
Agribusinesses face a crucial decision when investing in the digital space: should they build their own solution or buy from external providers?
Dan Covill
VP, Engineering
From Pitfalls to Profits: Unveiling Ag Retail's 4 Data Pillars
Poor data fuels poor margins. But a data-driven foundation can optimize operations, creating higher profits and happier stakeholders.
Adrian Kelly
Chief Product Officer
The scoop feature C Suite accelerated connections via Smartwyre
Smartwyre CEO John Brubaker discusses connecting agribusinesses with critical data and simplifying rebate processes in a Q&A with The Scoop.
John Brubaker
CEO
Embracing technology to improve data health and your bottom line
Discover growth opportunities in agribusiness by embracing technology to streamline the rebate reconciliation process and improve data-driven decision making.
Adrian Kelly
Chief Product Officer
The new normal of supply chain disruptions in agriculture
Fertilizer prices rise amid shipment delays and production disruptions affecting the ag input supply chain, causing industry links considerable uncertainty.
John Brubaker
CEO
Connected agribusiness commerce has arrived
After years of manual processes, the ag industry is transforming through software enabling seamless, secure data sharing.
John Brubaker
CEO