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AI in Distribution

AI Search Rewrites Distributor Discovery as Google Turns Buying into an Agent Experience

For distributors, this signals a future where orders may be initiated and completed by AI systems rather than by buyers manually browsing ecommerce sites.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • February 11, 2026
Operations

Critical Skills for Front-Line Leaders in Distribution, Part 9

Customer service orientation is not a department. It is an operational mindset that starts inside the four walls.
  • Will Quinn
  • February 8, 2026
AI in Distribution

Late to AI is Still Better Than Not Starting

It’s not too late, but if you wait the AI gap gets wider.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • February 8, 2026

Upcoming Programs

  • Upcoming Program

Ecommerce Platform Imperatives: The Distribution Leader’s Guide to Build, Acquire, or Overhaul

Join us on Feb 18, 2026 at 9PT/12ET to learn how distribution leaders are building, buying, or overhauling ecommerce platforms.
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  • Upcoming Program

Economy and Geopolitics: Key Insights for Distribution Leaders in 2026

Join us on Feb 19, 2026 at 9PT/12ET for a data-driven perspective on the forces shaping distribution.
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  • Upcoming Program

State of Pricing and Costing

Join us on Feb 25, 2026 at 9PT/12ET to explore pricing and costing strategies that protect margin and drive profitable growth.
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AI in Distribution

Google’s AI Commerce Push Signals a New Gatekeeper for Distributors: The Algorithmic Buyer

Distributors that historically optimized digital content for human browsing may need to rethink their data architecture for machine consumption.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • February 6, 2026
Strategy

What’s Keeping Distributors from Modernizing Pricing?

The distributors that succeed will be the ones who reframe modernization as gaining control of pricing data, pricing decisions, and pricing direction.
  • Brian Cox
  • February 1, 2026
AI in Distribution

Distributors Reach an AI Inflection Point

Among distribution companies scaling AI projects, 55% are led by executives and only 15% by IT teams.
  • Don Davis
  • February 1, 2026

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 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
News Grainger
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
digital flow chart with hands on keyboard of a laptop
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
The 3 Cs of pricing
Distribution Marketing

Navigating Pricing Turbulence: The 3 Cs Framework for Distributors

It’s time to think beyond traditional pricing models.
  • Stephan Liozu
  • December 13, 2024
AI in Distribution

AI Brings Balance to Managing Working Capital for Distributors

How distributors are improving working capital with AI.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 10, 2024
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
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