The centerpiece is the Amazon Business Assistant, a conversational AI tool for procurement.
Mark Brohan
Articles by Mark Brohan
The distinction between distributor and service provider is beginning to blur.
For wholesale distributors, the implications are immediate and operational.
US Foods is turning artificial intelligence from a pilot project into everyday infrastructure — and it’s paying off.
The outcome may determine if distributors keep their direct line to customers.
S&P Global said many manufacturers cited tariff exposure, fluctuating input costs, and election-year uncertainty as key factors weighing on their outlook.
The front door to B2B buying and selling is being rebuilt.
Amazon’s “agentic commerce” agenda signals the next transformation in digital distribution.
Amazon calls it a significant expansion of “physical AI.”
The decision is part of a long-term strategy to concentrate resources on opportunity.
A chief AI officer signals that artificial intelligence is central to the company’s future.
Wholesale trade, once a steady source of jobs tied to the flow of goods, is now contracting amid shifting demand and persistent cost pressures.
Under the leadership transition, TCG president Mike Lepley will lead the combined PHCP business unit at AD, reporting to CEO Bill Weisberg.
Rather than implementing across-the-board increases, Bay evaluates each product line based on tariff exposure and market conditions.
ARG’s mobile platform reflects a larger shift in distribution toward digital-first operations.
TestEquity is a core business unit of DSG and a distributor of test and measurement equipment and electronic production equipment.