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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

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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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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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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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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

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Report: State of Distributor Pricing and Costing

The State of Customer Experience in Distribution

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
Distribution Technology

The Hidden Dangers of Manual Pricing: How Cost Volatility Threatens Distributor Margins

The same old pricing tools aren’t enough in today’s economy.
  • Stephan Liozu
  • March 24, 2025
Distribution Technology

How to Unlock the Full Potential of Your Existing Technology in Distribution

Don’t spend money on new systems before properly leveraging your current ones.
  • Will Quinn
  • March 20, 2025
AI in Distribution

Why AI Agents Will Change the Game in B2B Customer Experience

How AI agents will remove friction from customer interactions.
  • Sahitya Senapathy
  • March 13, 2025
Distribution Technology

The Distributor’s Technology Dreamstack

What distributors should consider in selecting the right tech.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • March 11, 2025
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AI in Distribution

Practical Applications of LLMs in Distribution Operations

How distributors are solving real problems with LLMs.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • March 10, 2025
AI in Distribution

Beyond the Basics: Taking LLM Implementation to the Next Level

It’s time to go from personal to organizational transformation.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • March 5, 2025
Distribution Sales Strategy

9 Steps Distributors Can Take to Radically Improve Sales

Don’t just rely on momentum to carry you forward.
  • Mike Kunkle
  • March 4, 2025
B2B eCommerce

Voomi CEO RJ Cilley: Unlocking New Markets with eCommerce in HVAC

Voomi Supply CEO RJ Cilley on the future of ecommerce in HVAC markets.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • February 27, 2025
AI in Distribution

Large Language Models: It’s Not Cheating – It’s Using Tools to Make You Better

Learn 4 ways tools like ChatGPT are already having an impact.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • February 26, 2025
AI in Distribution

Agentic AI: The Next Big Thing after ChatGPT

The advantages of Agentic AI for distributors will be enormous.
  • Ian Heller
  • February 25, 2025
Distribution Technology

Data-Driven Distribution: 3 Ways to Optimize Your Existing Data with Analytics

You don’t always need more to get more out of your data.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • February 24, 2025
AI in Distribution

The Key to Applied AI in Distribution

Distributors should focus on solving real-world problems.
  • Raj Mahalingam
  • February 21, 2025
Operations

5 Ways to Protect Your Profits from Tariffs

Distributors are bracing for cost increases.
  • Scott Sinning
  • February 20, 2025
AI in Distribution

Turning Product Data from a Million-Dollar Drain to a Strategic Advantage

Distributors should stop relying on manual product data management.
  • Marc Teulières
  • February 18, 2025
Distribution Technology

How to Justify an ERP Investment: Get Specific

Prove how the ERP will deliver value in ways that matter most.
  • Jon Byrd
  • February 11, 2025
Distribution Sales Strategy

Clearing Your Revenue Fog: How Data Gaps Hurt Sales (And How to Fix Them)

Revenue fog makes it hard to scale sales success.
  • Benj Cohen
  • February 6, 2025
AI in Distribution

AI in Distribution: From Skepticism to Strategic Advantage

AI adoption delivers efficiency, enhanced customer experience and improved sales performance.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • February 4, 2025
Distribution Technology

What Distributors Usually Get Wrong with CRM Vendor Selection

Making the right decision can help you avoid common pitfalls.
  • Brian Gardner
  • January 27, 2025
Distribution Sales Strategy

AI and Sales Productivity: Making Sales Reps More Efficient and Effective

AI is changing how distributors sell.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 27, 2025
Distribution Sales Strategy

The Influential Power of Storytelling in Sales

Stories can help customers understand your value.
  • Mike Kunkle
  • January 21, 2025
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Operations

Thank You, Mr. Grainger: A Tribute to His Legacy

A personal perspective on one of the titans of distribution.
  • Ron Paulson
  • January 20, 2025
A Phased Approach to De-Risk Your Digital Transformation
AI in Distribution

How Distributors Can Overcome the Overwhelm and Get Started with AI 

The key is to focus on your people and processes first.
  • David Wiernik
  • January 16, 2025
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Distribution Sales Strategy

Why Process Automation and Higher Commissions Are the Future of Inside Sales

AI can help reps enhance customer relationships
  • Justin Johnson
  • January 14, 2025
AI in Distribution

AI in Action in Sales and Marketing

The use cases are there, but is your team ready?
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • January 2, 2025
AI in Distribution

How AI Agents Are Set to Transform Business Operations for Distributors

AI agents will dramatically increase efficiency and accuracy.
  • Hamid Motahari
  • January 2, 2025
B2B eCommerce

How to Light a Fire Under Your Struggling eCommerce Platform

Here’s a distributor playbook for online sales.
  • Justin Johnson
  • December 20, 2024
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