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AI in Distribution

Applied AI for Distributors 2026: Why You Can’t Afford to Sit Out

Attend the only event on real-world AI execution in distribution.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 20, 2025
AI in Distribution

AI Capex Surge Signals a New Operating Reality for Distributors

Procurement budgets are tightening as organizations redirect capital toward AI infrastructure.
  • Mark Brohan
  • November 19, 2025
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AI in Distribution

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.
  • Mark Brohan
  • November 18, 2025

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AI News and Gurus: Educational Strategy and Insights Lead

Join us on Dec 2, 2025 9PT/12ET for the latest AI and B2B insights and how leading companies are adapting to new customer expectations
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  • Upcoming Program

Breakthroughs in Warehouse and Logistics Technology

Join us on Dec. 3, 2025 at 9PT/12ET to discover how breakthroughs in warehouse and logistics technology are transforming supply chains and operations.
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  • Upcoming Program

How Midsize Distributors Leverage Technology to Compete

Join us on Dec 10, 2025 at 9PT/12ET to learn how midsize distributors modernize systems and use AI to boost efficiency, and growth.
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AI for Distributors: 2025 Review and 2026 Preview

Join us on Dec 17, 2025 at 9PT/12ET to explore Real Use Cases and What’s Coming Next for AI in distribution.
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AI in Distribution

Agentic AI in Distribution: What Research Actually Shows

93% of distributors expect increased AI usage, but many are not beyond exploration.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • November 18, 2025
AI in Distribution

Salesforce Unveils Agentforce Commerce as AI Purchasing Surges

For distributors the Salesforce update is a big indicator that digital commerce is moving B2B into AI-native environments.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 17, 2025
AI in Distribution

How AI Turns Exoskeletons into Adaptive Workplace Tools

AI is transforming industrial exoskeletons by enabling the devices to adapt to individual users.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 14, 2025

Recent Reports

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Innovation

An Artistic Approach to Business Innovation

In this second post, I offer an unusual but practical step toward that goal: using art shared experience of film and reflection.
  • Mark Dancer
  • May 9, 2025
Operations

The Warehouse is My Classroom: Why Teaching is a Logistics Superpower

The warehouse is more than a place where goods move. It’s a place where people grow.
  • Will Quinn
  • May 7, 2025
AI in Distribution

Why Most AI Tools Don’t Deliver ROI for Distributors

Most AI tools are built with impressive capabilities, but not always with the end-user in mind.
  • Justin Johnson
  • May 2, 2025
Distribution Industry Analysis

How Distributors Can Navigate Tariff Impacts and Protect Margins

Distributors can quickly test multiple mitigation strategies and identify the most effective path.
  • Chandra Subramanian
  • May 2, 2025
Strategy

Envisioning a Bold, Bright Future for Distribution

What if distributors could transform their business model to unlock opportunities no one dares to chase?
  • Mark Dancer
  • May 1, 2025
Distribution Marketing

How Distributors Are Making Customer Experience Part of Their DNA

How Stellar Industrial and Palmer-Donavin are meeting customer expectations.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 30, 2025
Distribution Sales Strategy

How Well Do You Really Know Your Pricing?

Pricing data needs to be normalized and centralized to be actionable.
  • Jon Ladle
  • April 29, 2025
Distribution Sales Strategy

Are Your Reps Just Busy or Actually Selling? The 4 Ps of Sales Productivity

While sales reps are drowning in tasks, prime selling opportunities slip away.
  • Benj Cohen
  • April 29, 2025
Operations

Economic Worries Cloud Wholesale Trade Outlook

Experts say there’s a disconnect between sentiment and the hard data.
  • Don Davis
  • April 25, 2025
AI in Distribution

The AI Revolution in Distribution: From Optional Tool to Competitive Necessity

Companies that fail to embrace AI as a strategic imperative now risk falling behind.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 24, 2025
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Operations

Tariffs Make It Hard for Distributors to Know If the Price Is Right

Distributors share how they’re responding to the uncertainty.
  • Don Davis
  • April 24, 2025
AI in Distribution

The Future of AI in Wholesale Distribution: What’s Next and How to Stay Ahead

Distributors should look to develop their own AI solutions.
  • Will Quinn
  • April 23, 2025
AI in Distribution

Embracing AI: How Distributors Can Unlock Efficiency and Increase Competitiveness

AI tools can level the playing field for smaller distributors.
  • Chris Fisher
  • April 21, 2025
AI in Distribution

Generation X and AI: Right Place, Right Time, Real Experience

Gen X transitioned the business world into the digital era.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • April 18, 2025
AI in Distribution

How to Build Resilience Into Your Inventory Planning

Distributors need to better plan for uncertainty.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 16, 2025
AI in Distribution

How Distributors Use AI to Increase Sales Effectiveness

How AI is boosting conversions and improving customer relationships.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 15, 2025
AI in Distribution

Overcoming the Challenges of AI Implementation in Distribution

Without proper planning, you won’t see the hurdles coming. 
  • Will Quinn
  • April 15, 2025
Operations

From Factory Shutdowns to TikTok Trends: How the Butterfly Effect Disrupts Supply Chains

A single disruption in your network can have far-reaching impacts.
  • Jeff Metersky
  • April 14, 2025
Distribution Sales Strategy

4 Coaching Models That Sales Managers Need to Master

Consistent training, coaching and feedback will help sales teams thrive.
  • Mike Kunkle
  • April 14, 2025
Digital Strategy

Distributors Need to Be Digitally Deliberate to Win

Without a plan, distributors will get left behind.
  • Nick Pericle
  • April 11, 2025
AI in Distribution

Beyond the Handshake: What Happens After You Say Yes to AI in Distribution

The real work begins after you commit to AI.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • April 10, 2025
AI in Distribution

How AI is Actively Transforming Warehouse Operations and Inventory Management

Warehouse AI isn’t just for the largest distributors.
  • Will Quinn
  • April 9, 2025
Distribution Sales Strategy

8 Upselling and Cross-Selling Strategies That Drive Sales Growth

Here’s how to get new revenue from existing customers.
  • Todd Daubenberger
  • April 8, 2025
Supply Chain
AI in Distribution

Are Tariffs the Wake-Up Call You Need to Embrace AI?

The recent implementation of tariffs by the U.S. administration has created unprecedented challenges for distribution companies. With tariffs ranging from 10% to nearly 50%
  • Brian Hopkins
  • April 4, 2025
AI in Distribution

Inside Sonepar’s AI Strategy: A Conversation with Don Sarno

Don Sarno, Senior VP of Sonepar, discusses how distributors can drive real value from AI.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 4, 2025
Distribution Technology

Beyond eCommerce: Digital Strategy Imperatives for Distributors

eCommerce is only the beginning.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • March 28, 2025
Wholesale Change Show

Standing Still Isn’t an Option: Brendan Breen Says ISA is a Platform for Transformation

ISA CEO Brendan Breen discusses the impact of digital transformation, talent gaps and tariffs.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • March 27, 2025
AI in Distribution

Preparing Your Operation to Harness AI in Wholesale Distribution

AI tools need to be built on a sturdy foundation.
  • Will Quinn
  • March 27, 2025
AI in Distribution

How Better Intelligence Can Cut the Cost of Complexity for Distributors

Without the right intelligence, complexity can erode margins.
  • Chandra Subramanian
  • March 27, 2025
Operations

ProMat 2025: What Distributors Can Learn from Deion Sanders’ Winning Mindset

The Hall of Famer’s keynote offered inspiration and motivation. 
  • Will Quinn
  • March 25, 2025
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