Thought Leadership and Software for Wholesale Change Agents
Mark Brohan
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BlueLinx Expands Internal AI Tools as Digital Transformation Accelerates
What began as a limited AI pilot has evolved into a broader internal rollout.
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DNOW Speeds Up Merger Savings Plan While Focused on Software Integration
The combined company is emphasizing markets beyond upstream oil and gas, including gas utilities, midstream infrastructure, and data centers.
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Congress Debates Federal AI Framework as Distributors Face Regulatory Patchwork
With no federal statute enacted, states have moved aggressively.
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Fastenal Names a CEO in 2026 in Line with Succession Plan
Longtime CEO Daniel Florness will step aside next summer.
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Distributor mSupply Names a Senior Vice President of Digital Innovation
Bryce Koch will oversee mSupply’s digital ecosystem and lead its marketing and ecommerce teams as the company looks to expand online capabilities.
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AI Capex Surge Signals a New Operating Reality for Distributors
Procurement budgets are tightening as organizations redirect capital toward AI infrastructure.
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Home Depot Highlights New AI Blueprint Takeoff Tool as Housing Weakens
Home Depot is accelerating its tech investments in the Pro segment, highlighted by a new AI-powered material estimation tool.
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Amazon Business’ AI Expansion at Reshape 2025 Tightens Procurement
For distributors, the takeaway is direct: competing in this environment requires deeper integration with customers.
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Amazon Business Unveils New AI Tools to Automate and Predict Business Buying
The centerpiece is the Amazon Business Assistant, a conversational AI tool for procurement.
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Walmart’s OpenAI Partnership Signals a New Era for Wholesale Distribution
The distinction between distributor and service provider is beginning to blur.