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AI in Distribution

Why Your AI Pilots Keep Failing (And Why That’s Actually Fine) 

Expect most pilots to fail. Plan for it. Budget for it.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • November 24, 2025
AI in Distribution

Proton.ai, Revenue Optics Partner to Update Distributors’ Inside Sales Model

Both companies are expanding to support additional customers.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 23, 2025
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

Upcoming Programs

  • Upcoming Program

AI News and Gurus: Strategic Insights Lead From Google

Join us on Dec 2, 2025 9PT/12ET as we explore AI and the B2B landscape with Patricia Velázquez, Strategic Insights Lead from Google.
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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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  • Upcoming Program

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

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
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

Recent Reports

State of eCommerce

Navigating Distribution’s New Landscape in 2025

Strategic Approaches for Sustainable Growth

Best Practices to Compete in a Changing Market

Distribution Sales Strategy

Over the Top: How Distributors Can Grow with Radical Customer Centricity & Extreme Coaching

For reps to put the customer first, they need proper guidance.
  • Mike Kunkle
  • December 10, 2024
Distribution Technology

On Your Second (or Third) Try at CRM? How to Overcome Internal Objections

Ensure a successful reboot with a fresh approach.
  • Brian Gardner
  • December 9, 2024
AI in Distribution

Walmart’s AI Playbook: 3 Winning Strategies Distributors Can Copy Today

Actionable tactics for distributors from Walmart’s playbook.
  • Benj Cohen
  • December 5, 2024
Wholesale Change Show

What Does It Mean to Be a Wholesale Change Agent?

DSG celebrates 100 episodes with Brian Hopkins, Ron Paulson, Dirk Beveridge and Eric Wessinger. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 26, 2024
AI in Distribution

How Distributors Use AI

Distributors are transforming their operations.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 25, 2024
Distribution Sales Strategy

How AI Can Turn Inside Sales Reps into Superheroes, One Daily Task List at a Time

B2B sales doesn’t have to be a grind.
  • Justin Johnson
  • November 21, 2024
B2B eCommerce

Getting Tech-Ready: 3 B2B eCommerce Platform Strategies for SMBs

Essential strategies for SMBs to optimize ecommerce platforms, streamline operations and drive scalable growth.
  • Dave Bent
  • November 13, 2024
AI in Distribution

Takeaways from Day 2 of the Profit & Productivity Summit: Think Beyond Sales Growth

Cash flow, cost management and AI were highlights of the day.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 13, 2024
Operations

Takeaways from Day 1 of the Profit & Productivity Summit: It’s Time to Cut Losses and Embrace Value

Insights from speakers on pricing, sales productivity and small orders.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 12, 2024
Distribution Sales Strategy

3 Steps Account Managers Can Take to Grow Their Territories Faster

It’s important to be proactive and purposeful. 
  • Mike Kunkle
  • November 5, 2024
Operations

Optimizing Inventory in the Unpredictable VUCA Era

An uncertain economy requires a more structured approach.
  • Amber Salley
  • October 31, 2024
B2B eCommerce

The Real Power of Product Content: How AI is Changing the Game for B2B eCommerce

Shift from static data structures to a living, responsive ecosystem.
  • Derek Gregg
  • October 31, 2024
Distribution Technology

Building a B2B eCommerce Platform? Don’t Just Copy B2C

Distributors need to understand what makes B2B buying different.
  • Nikolay Sidelnikov
  • October 29, 2024
Operations

5 Reasons to Invest in Your Pricing Leader’s Success

Pricing has an outsized impact on profits for distributors.
  • Scott Sinning
  • October 22, 2024
Distribution Sales Strategy

How to Make Sure Sales and Marketing Are Truly Aligned

How to get sales and marketing on the same page.
  • Carly Cais
  • October 17, 2024
Distribution Sales Strategy

To Grow in 2025, Distributors Should Improve Rebate Management

Rebate programs don’t have to be painful.
  • Eric Carrasquilla
  • October 17, 2024
Distribution Sales Strategy

What I Wish I Knew About Driving Profits 20 Years Ago

Ian Heller shares 3 lessons on profitability from 4 decades in distribution.
  • Ian Heller
  • October 9, 2024
Wholesale Change Show

Turning Data into Action: Alex Chausovsky on What to Expect in 2025

A conversation on inflation, global conditions and what’s coming next.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • October 8, 2024
Operations

Al Bates: Distributors Need to Stop Clinging to Profitability Myths

It’s time to go back to basics.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • October 7, 2024
Distribution Sales Strategy

3 Pillars of Sales Transformation for Distributors

What distributors need to do to stay ahead today.
  • Mike Kunkle
  • October 3, 2024
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Distribution Technology

Transforming the ‘Costs of Doing Business’ Into a Stronger Bottom Line

How can distributors uncover opportunities to grow profitability?
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • October 1, 2024
Distribution Sales Strategy

Mike Marks: Why Field Sales is Distributors’ ‘Least Productive’ Function

How sales productivity affects distributors’ bottom lines.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • October 1, 2024
Distribution Technology

Top Considerations When Buying Your First CRM to Drive Your Business

This guide to buying your first CRM should help prevent buyer’s remorse.
  • Benj Cohen
  • September 26, 2024
AI in Distribution

Brooks Hamilton: How to Improve Profit and Productivity with AI

Brooks Hamilton will share his expertise at the 2024 Profit & Productivity Summit.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • September 25, 2024
Operations

How Much Control Do You Really Have Over Your Profitability?

High-profit distributors analyze every operating metric for opportunities.
  • Ian Heller
  • September 23, 2024
Distribution Sales Strategy

How AI is Empowering Sales Reps to Do and Sell More

Here’s how AI is making the sales process more human.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • September 19, 2024
AI in Distribution

How AI Can Transform Distributor Operations with Process Automation

Tips for implementing process automation in your business.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • September 16, 2024
Operations

Distributor Profitability Is So Much More than Gross Margin

Gross margin matters, but it’s just the starting point.
  • Ian Heller
  • September 11, 2024
Distribution Sales Strategy

How Distributors Can Layer Insight Selling Into Their Sales Methodology

Insight selling needs a strong foundation to work. 
  • Mike Kunkle
  • September 10, 2024
Distribution Sales Strategy

M&A Creates Sales & Marketing Friction: Here’s How to Get Rid of It

Unity is key after any merger or acquisition. 
  • Carly Cais
  • September 3, 2024
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