ERP software and databases are not always geared toward presenting management-level views of operations. That’s where the customer relationship management system comes in. One issue companies may face is the quality of CRM data. Author David Gillman (Analyst with Studio B), is assuming that the CRM system hold the detailed sales records along with the history of customer contact. Based on that he writes in his article about some ways in which CRM-based analytics can improve distributor operations. They are - Management-Level Dashboards, Predictive Order Analytics, Trend Analysis, and Marketing Improvement. Read more at - http://it.toolbox.com/blogs/insidecrm/4-ways-crm-analytics-makes-distribution-more-effective-70451

Nowadays, the success of digital marketing depends on analytics and if it is used effectively, then marketers can recognize trends, uncover insights and take action such as personalizing content and remarketing. But, data loses its value if action is not taken timely. Now, the question arises that how marketers tackle the immense volume of data and take action. JD Nyland (Director of product management for Adobe Analytics), writes in this article how analytics can help in taking smarter action. To know more, follow:  http://www.cmswire.com/cms/digital-marketing/5-ways-analytics-enables-smarter-action-026782.php