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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

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
AI in Distribution

Zoro President Sandy Mattinson on the Value of Distributor Partnerships

How Zoro.com helps distributors succeed online.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 29, 2024
Operations

From Entry Level to Executive Level: 3 Skills That Matter Most

Develop these foundational skillsets to unlock opportunities.
  • Mark Bray
  • August 27, 2024
AI in Distribution

How to Make AI a Part of Your Digital Transformation

Consider people, data and infrastructure if you want to leverage AI.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 20, 2024
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Distribution Sales Strategy

NAED President Wes Smith on Powering Electrical Industry Collaboration

Smith shares NAED’s plans to tackle key electrical industry challenges.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 15, 2024
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Distribution Marketing

Let Your Customers Tell Your Story: The Case for Case Studies

Success stories are an underutilized tool in distribution sales.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • August 15, 2024
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AI in Distribution

The Combined Power of AI and Human Differentiators in Sales

Distributors need AI and the human touch to drive sales.
  • Mike Kunkle
  • August 13, 2024
Distribution Technology

How Distributors Can Use AI and Automation to Optimize Sales & Marketing

Are you taking full advantage of the latest tech tools?
  • Carly Cais
  • August 8, 2024
Distribution Technology

Industry Leaders’ Digital Transformation Lessons Learned

What industry leaders have taken away from their digital transformation journeys.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 2, 2024
Distribution Sales Strategy

Are You Giving Your Sales Reps Data or Insights? There’s a Difference

Empower sales reps with customer insights they can act on immediately.
  • Benj Cohen
  • July 23, 2024
Distribution Sales Strategy

Sales Coaching Excellence is a Competitive Differentiator

Evolve from simple feedback to transform sales management.
  • Mike Kunkle
  • July 23, 2024
AI in Distribution

Panel on AI: Distributors Have Moved from Curiosity and Fear to Action

Top tech leaders share their takeaways from Applied AI for Distributors.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 15, 2024
B2B eCommerce

Transforming eCommerce Operations: How Distributors Can Boost Customer Experience and Operational Efficiency

Get 3 approaches distributors can take to boost customer loyalty online.
  • Dave Bent
  • July 15, 2024
Distribution Sales Strategy

How Technology Can Give Your Sales Teams More ‘At-Bats’

The right technology can help sales teams build stronger relationships.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 10, 2024
Distribution Technology

Top Priority for CFOs: Replace Labor with AI Automation

Survey shows most CFOs want to automate tasks performed by employees.
  • Steve Levy
  • July 3, 2024
Distribution Technology

Time is Money: How Technology Can Drive Greater Profitability

Hear tech experts’ take on tangible ways distributors can grow their bottom lines.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 26, 2024
Distribution Sales Strategy

Distributors Lag in Sales Enablement Adoption – And That’s a Good Thing

Learn from earlier sales enablement adopters to create a more effective strategy.
  • Mike Kunkle
  • June 18, 2024
AI in Distribution

Applied AI for Distributors Day 3: Former White House CIO Theresa Payton on Combatting Cybercrime in the Age of AI

Cybersecurity expert provides practical insights on protecting your business from cybercriminals. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 11, 2024
Strategy

How AI Has Improved Order Entry & Other Efficiencies at Millcraft Paper

Millcraft Paper president Travis Mlakar on applying AI for order automation.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 8, 2024
AI in Distribution

Day 2 Takeaways from 2024 Applied AI for Distributors: The Vast Potential of AI + Grainger’s Lessons Learned

Hear about AI’s growing capabilities and potential from AI experts.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 6, 2024
AI in Distribution

Takeaways from 2024 Applied AI for Distributors Day 1: Enter the AI Race and Embrace the Future

Where we are – and where we’re going with AI in distribution.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 5, 2024
Operations

Your Professional Growth is Always Your Responsibility

Strategies to proactively enhance your skills and advance your career.
  • Mark Bray
  • June 4, 2024
Distribution Sales Strategy

Sales Growth Myopia in Distribution

The push for sales growth almost never increases profits.
  • Al Bates
  • May 30, 2024
Distribution Sales Strategy

Should Distributors Have a Customer Success Team?

Customer success is not customer service. Learn about what it is and how to build a team.
  • Mike Kunkle
  • May 28, 2024
AI in Distribution

How AI Will Power 24/7 Customer Service and Tech Support in Distribution

How the new upgraded ChatGPT Omni can change the game for distributors.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • May 21, 2024
AI in Distribution

AI’s Role in the Rise of Personalization in Sales and Marketing

The future of distribution sales and marketing is in the personal touch.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 21, 2024
AI in Distribution

Get Smart, Stay Ahead: The Reality of AI Use for Distributors

Here are 4 facts to know before moving forward with AI.
  • Magnus Meier
  • May 17, 2024
AI in Distribution

With AI, Quick Wins Now Set You Up for Big Wins Down the Road

Quick wins are pivotal in the early stages of AI adoption.
  • Nick Pericle
  • May 16, 2024
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Operations

Employee Engagement Surveys: You Say That You Have a Great Workplace Culture – Prove It!

Here’s how culture can be measured and communicated to the outside world.
  • Mark Bray
  • May 9, 2024
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