IFS said the acquisition extends its industrial AI platform into warehouse operations, connecting manufacturing, warehouse execution, and supply chain processes within a single system.
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Legacy systems are at their breaking point. Distributors need AI-driven, cloud-based enterprise systems to expand margins and build resilient, scalable businesses.
Off-the-shelf technology often falls short of the needs of mid-sized distributors. Custom-built systems are expensive and inflexible.
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Old ways of thinking about what drives sales are holding distributors back.
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In this panel discussion, distributors share how they overcome common ecommerce challenges.
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The hows and whys of starting the digital journey.
Distribution sales is changing. Mike Kunkle outlines how and what distributors should do about it.
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Distribution is in danger of being in the sales prevention business.
Dr. Al Bates touches on the principles to take into account when formulating pricing strategies.
Powerful warehouse and delivery tools can help distributors turn the tables in their favor.
Here’s how to ensure your digital capabilities are competitive.
Maximize the impact of sales enablement by focusing on developing a culture of continuous improvement.
Learn why distrust causes each channel member to operate with less visibility and efficiency.
Using technical solutions to own the shop floor is a win-win for distributors and customers.
Dirk Beveridge shares what to do about the persistent challenge of attracting talent.
Distributors can learn from the evolution of the technology-powered online movie distributor.
Don’t know where to start with distribution technology? Our technology leader panel has some ideas.
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Learn how to overcome reverse logistics challenges.
Don’t disrupt customer experiences with poor internal workflows.
How inventories are stored makes a substantial impact on workflows and productivity.
Distributors need to invest in developing front-line sales managers.
Offer better service and a more consultative experience with the help of AI.
Post-pandemic, businesses are finding these five areas of employee engagement more challenging than ever.
Ryan Loos, Chief Financial Officer at ConEquip Parts & Equipment, talks with Distribution Strategy Group about growth without an ecommerce footprint.
J.D. Ewing, CEO of COE Distributing, shares his advice for distributors.
Addressing the inefficiencies in the online payment process is the key to incredible revenue-generating opportunities.
How can technology free your team up to do more important tasks?
Find out how to become a force-multiplier for your company.
The cost of losing customers goes beyond just the lost revenue.