# From data mess to margin wins

How one Ag distributor standardized data to recover lost rebates and improve profitability

## The Challenge: Fragmented Data, Missed Revenue

With 30+ business units and 350+ locations, this distributor struggled with inconsistent ERP systems and product catalogs. Each unit managed its own data, making aligning product definitions, tracking rebate eligibility, or getting a clear picture of margins nearly impossible.

The result?

- Hidden data errors that led to lost rebate revenue
- Inaccurate net costs, making it challenging to assess margins
- Inefficient manual fixes that slowed down operations

## The Solution: Standardizing and Automating Data Management

Smartwyre stepped in to clean up and standardize their data, creating a unified, accurate view of transactions across all business units. We:

- Mapped all product data to a standard catalog
- Built automated data rules to fix recurring errors at scale
- Eliminated manual work by automating corrections

## The Results: A Data Foundation That Drives Profitability

With clean, structured data, this distributor saw an immediate impact:

- **80K+ data errors permanently resolved**
- **$100M+ increase in rebate-ready transactions**, creating a clear baseline for more rebate earnings
- **Fully automated data mapping**, removing manual work

Now, with a trusted data foundation, they can confidently analyze margin performance across suppliers, locations, and products, unlocking opportunities to grow sales and optimize profitability.