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API International Expands Indiana Warehouse Capacity 75% as Eastern Demand Grows
API International said the additional capacity will allow it to carry more inventory of key products, reducing the potential for stockouts and backorders as demand increases.
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Industrial Supply Company Expands Salt Lake City Operations, Plans for Larger Distribution Center
Industrial Supply said it needs the additional capacity following what it described as a record-setting year. The new space is expected to provide additional capacity across its distribution network while improving inventory flow and operating efficiency.
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Study Finds AI Models Struggle With Industrial Parts Questions
The models performed better on straightforward product searches. GPT-6 Astra with search scored 60.2% on 44 part-search questions, compared with 47.7% for Claude. GPT-6 Astra scored 80% on five diagnostics and technical-support questions, although the small sample makes that result less conclusive.
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TD SYNNEX to Acquire Specialty Technology Distributor BlueStar
BlueStar specializes in automatic identification and data capture, or AIDC, as well as operational technology, mobility, radio-frequency identification, point-of-sale systems, digital signage, networking, robotics, and security technology.
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Durable Goods Distributors Keep Hiring as U.S. Job Growth Slows
The latest detailed BLS wage data, available through August for individual wholesale categories, show average hourly earnings among industrial supplies distributors increased 8.5% to $39.71 from $36.61 a year earlier.
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IBC Launches Digital Marketplace to Connect Independent Distributors, Expand Sourcing
Participating distributors will be able to search by manufacturer part number and product attributes, identify members carrying an item and place orders through the marketplace.
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Border States Names Former Schneider Electric Executive to Lead Corporate Strategy
In his new role, Joshua Dickinson will help develop Border States’ long-term business strategy and evaluate opportunities for growth.
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Distribution Solutions Group Seeks $700 Million to Complete Take-Private Deal
The company has expanded through acquisitions and business combinations, building a distribution network that serves customers across multiple industries and product categories.
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ABC Supply Names New CIO as Technology Leadership Transition Takes Shape
Larry Sullivan joined ABC Supply in 2017 and has led initiatives involving artificial intelligence, data analytics, digital transformation, and technology strategy.
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White Cap Expands Use of AI in Supply Chain Operations
The AI initiative comes as distributors increasingly evaluate technology that can reduce administrative work and improve coordination across supply chain functions.