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AI in Distribution

AI Agents in Distribution: Why the Window for Competitive Advantage Is Closing Fast

The conversation around artificial intelligence in wholesale distribution has shifted from “if” to “when”—and according to industry experts, that window is narrowing rapidly. In
  • Brian Hopkins
  • October 10, 2025
AI in Distribution

AI as Augmentation, Not Replacement: A Winning Strategy for Distribution

Leaders must decide how quickly to move and invest in AI.
  • Josh Palubicki
  • October 7, 2025
AI in Distribution

GrubMarket Launches AI Reporting Agent to Streamline Food Distribution Operations

GrubMarket said the agent draws on its proprietary food supply chain industry knowledge graph and can orchestrate workflows across APIs and browser functions.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • October 3, 2025

Upcoming Programs

  • Upcoming Program

AI News and Gurus: The Show for Intelligent Distributors

Join us on Tuesday, Oct 14, 2025 at 9 PT/12 ET for our newest session of AI News and Gurus: The Show for Intelligent
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  • Upcoming Program

AI Impact: New Jobs or No Jobs?

Join us on Oct15, 2025, 9 PT/12 ET for a friendly but tough debate over AI’s real impact on jobs and human labor.
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  • Upcoming Program

State of eCommerce

Join us on Oct 22, 2025 at 9PT/12ET for the latest findings from our comprehensive research on the state of eCommerce in distribution.
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  • Upcoming Program

How Distributors are Driving Productivity with Process Automation

Join us on Oct 29, 2025 at 9PT/12ET as top distribution leaders share actionable ideas on productivity through automation.
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AI in Distribution

WayPoint Analytics Introduces Prophet AI Expert System

The release is the first in a four-phase rollout of AI features planned by WayPoint.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • October 1, 2025
AI in Distribution

AI Is Critical, But Tech Execs Worry About Security and Personnel

Tech execs are also aware that AI can be used by bad actors, and 49.2% listed AI-driven cyberattacks as among their top concerns.
  • Don Davis
  • September 29, 2025
AI in Distribution

‘We Use ChatGPT’ Isn’t an AI Strategy 

Gains in productivity and profitability come from embedding AI deeper into your processes.
  • Ian Heller
  • September 24, 2025

Recent Reports

Strategic Approaches for Sustainable Growth

Best Practices to Compete in a Changing Market

Report: State of Distributor Pricing and Costing

The State of Customer Experience in Distribution

Digital Strategy

Does Your Website Fall Flat in Your Bid to Help Your Customers?

Distributors are losing influence with customers.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • August 14, 2023
Operations

The Future of Quality Certification Management is Digital

The days of inconsistent data sent in various formats via multiple methods are over.
  • Paul Decker
  • August 14, 2023
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Operations

Transform Distributor Order Entry with AI

How to increase order accuracy and speed by 90%+.
  • Benj Cohen and  Tim Yates
  • August 9, 2023
Distribution Technology

Tips from the Frontlines: Choosing and Leveraging the Best ERP for Your Distribution Business

Consider these 3 factors when selecting, implementing and leveraging an ERP.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 4, 2023
It’s Not the Customers Who Hate You That Are the Problem
Distribution Marketing

It’s Not the Customers Who Hate You That Are the Problem

Indifferent customers pose the biggest challenge to your business.
  • Ian Heller
  • July 28, 2023
Quality Certification Management
Operations

Quality Certification Management: The Pros and Cons of How Distributors Manage Quality Certifications Today

A look at the methods distributors use to manage quality certifications.
  • Paul Decker
  • July 27, 2023
Digital Strategy

How Marco Rubber Has Leveraged Technology to Drive 3X Growth

Martin Daley explains how technology led Marco Rubber to triple in size.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 24, 2023
Distribution Sales Strategy

Why Change Management is the Skill Sales Leaders Need Most

With a structured approach, improve your chances of successfully implementing change.
  • Mike Kunkle
  • July 21, 2023
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Distribution Marketing

Structured Market Growth for Distributors: Improving Profits with Alignment of Sales and Acquisitive Growth

Distributors need to embrace a new method for organic growth: structured market targeting.
  • Scott Benfield
  • July 18, 2023
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Operations

Quality Certifications: Understanding Their Importance and Growing Adoption Among End-Users

Quality certifications can be a competitive value-add for distributors.
  • Paul Decker
  • July 13, 2023
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Operations

Why You Need to Be Intentional About Culture to Drive Growth

Palmer-Donavin CEO Robyn Pollina discusses her views on building a strong company culture.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 13, 2023
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Distribution Technology

Artificial Intelligence 2023 vs. eCommerce 1996: Which is Bigger?

A history lesson on why a head start in AI can give distributors an advantage.
  • Ian Heller
  • July 10, 2023
Marketplaces

Solving the Marketplace Payments Dilemma

Payments are a dilemma for distributors when it comes to marketplaces, but it doesn’t have to be.
  • Daniela Mzhen
  • July 7, 2023
Strategy

Making M&A a Win-Win for Buyers and Sellers in Distribution

Greenhill & Co.’s Newton Sears shares what buyers and sellers can expect in this market.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 30, 2023
Embrace the New Look of Sales in Distribution
Distribution Sales Strategy

Embrace the New Look of Sales in Distribution

Old ways of thinking about what drives sales are holding distributors back.
  • Mike Marks
  • June 29, 2023
Measuring Your Cost Per Lead
Distribution Marketing

Measuring Your Cost Per Lead: What Distributors Need to Know

Monitoring cost per lead helps you adjust marketing for better results.
  • Susan Merlo
  • June 26, 2023
Digital Strategy

5 eCommerce Hurdles and How Distributors Can Clear Them

In this panel discussion, distributors share how they overcome common ecommerce challenges.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 26, 2023
Digital Strategy

Should Distributors Trust AI to Make Product Recommendations?

AI can offer customers the jumpstart they need to make informed decisions.
  • Benj Cohen
  • June 21, 2023
Digital Strategy

The Goal of Digital Strategies Should Be to Remove Friction for Customers

The hows and whys of starting the digital journey.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 19, 2023
Distribution Sales Strategy

Can Distributors Break Free from Age-Old Patterns Holding Sales Teams Back?

Distribution sales is changing. Mike Kunkle outlines how and what distributors should do about it.
  • Mike Kunkle
  • June 13, 2023
Strategy

Distribution Is at a Strategic Inflection Point: What Will You Do About It?

It’s time to prepare for the industry’s next wave.
  • Karthik Chidambaram
  • June 8, 2023
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Distribution Sales Strategy

How Distributors Can Exit “The Sales Prevention Business”

Distribution is in danger of being in the sales prevention business.
  • Mike Kunkle
  • June 6, 2023
Distribution Marketing

4 Basic Principles to Get Pricing for Profit Right

Dr. Al Bates touches on the principles to take into account when formulating pricing strategies.
  • Al Bates
  • June 1, 2023
How to Meet Disruption Head On with the Right Warehouse Management and Delivery Technology
Operations

How to Meet Disruption Head On with the Right Warehouse Management and Delivery Technology

Powerful warehouse and delivery tools can help distributors turn the tables in their favor.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 22, 2023
10 Areas Distributors Must Prioritize for Digital Success
Digital Strategy

10 Areas Distributors Must Prioritize for Digital Success

Here’s how to ensure your digital capabilities are competitive.
  • Ian Heller
  • May 22, 2023
How to Use Sales Enablement to Build a Culture of Continuous Improvement
Distribution Sales Strategy

How to Use Sales Enablement to Build a Culture of Continuous Improvement

Maximize the impact of sales enablement by focusing on developing a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Mike Kunkle
  • May 16, 2023
Building an Ecosystem of Trust in the Supply Chain
Operations

Building an Ecosystem of Trust in the Supply Chain

Learn why distrust causes each channel member to operate with less visibility and efficiency.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 11, 2023
Why Distributors Need to Own the Shop Floor
Distribution Technology

Why Distributors Need to Own the Shop Floor

Using technical solutions to own the shop floor is a win-win for distributors and customers.
  • Jeff Pomerantz
  • May 10, 2023
Operations

Dirk Beveridge: Why Distributors Need to Let Go of Outdated Talent Strategies

Dirk Beveridge shares what to do about the persistent challenge of attracting talent.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 9, 2023
What Distributors Can Learn from Netflix’s Big Bet
Distribution Sales Strategy

What Distributors Can Learn from Netflix’s Big Bet

Distributors can learn from the evolution of the technology-powered online movie distributor.
  • Benj Cohen
  • May 2, 2023
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