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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
AI in Distribution

Amazon Business’ AI Expansion at Reshape 2025 Tightens Procurement

For distributors, the takeaway is direct: competing in this environment requires deeper integration with customers.
  • Mark Brohan
  • November 13, 2025
AI in Distribution

Amazon Business Unveils New AI Tools to Automate and Predict Business Buying

The centerpiece is the Amazon Business Assistant, a conversational AI tool for procurement.
  • Mark Brohan
  • November 12, 2025
AI in Distribution

CDW Embeds AI Across Operations and Customer Solutions as Adoption Accelerates

CEO Christine Leahy said the company is “embedding AI into the core of how we operate, serve, and grow.”
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 11, 2025
AI in Distribution

Walmart’s OpenAI Partnership Signals a New Era for Wholesale Distribution

The distinction between distributor and service provider is beginning to blur.
  • Mark Brohan
  • November 11, 2025
AI in Distribution

US Foods Uses AI to Power a Smarter Supply Chain

US Foods is turning artificial intelligence from a pilot project into everyday infrastructure — and it’s paying off.
  • Mark Brohan
  • November 7, 2025
AI in Distribution

Amazon–Perplexity Showdown Signals a Turning Point for Distributors

The outcome may determine if distributors keep their direct line to customers.
  • Mark Brohan
  • November 6, 2025
AI in Distribution

Google Pushes Deeper into AI: How It Impacts Distributors

The front door to B2B buying and selling is being rebuilt.
  • Mark Brohan
  • November 5, 2025
With new products rolling out, a more streamlined operation, and demand building in key segments, the company believes it’s on track for a solid 2025.
AI in Distribution

Henry Schein, AWS Partner to Bring AI Intelligence to Dental Care

By combining cloud computing, data, and AI, Henry Schein is positioning itself as more than a healthcare distributor.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 4, 2025
Amazon’s AI-Powered Secrets to Success (and How Distributors Can Respond)
AI in Distribution

Amazon’s Agentic Commerce Push Redefines the Future of Wholesale Distribution

Amazon’s “agentic commerce” agenda signals the next transformation in digital distribution.
  • Mark Brohan
  • November 3, 2025
AI in Distribution

Generation X and AI: Why Experience Still Leads the Revolution in Distribution

If you’re a Gen X leader in distribution, this is your moment.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • November 3, 2025
AI in Distribution

Amazon Deploys AI Systems Blue Jay and Project Eluna to Reinvent Fulfillment

Amazon calls it a significant expansion of “physical AI.”
  • Mark Brohan
  • October 28, 2025
AI-Robot-Workforce.jpeg
AI in Distribution

The AI Revolution Isn’t What You Think: 4 Truths from the 2030 Playbook

The frontier of AI is moving beyond systems that simply analyze and recommend.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • October 21, 2025
AI in Distribution

Why Distributors Are Betting Big on Chief AI Officers

A chief AI officer signals that artificial intelligence is central to the company’s future.
  • Mark Brohan
  • October 14, 2025
AI in Distribution

AI Agents Are Reshaping B2B Buying, Forcing Distributors to Rethink Digital Strategy

In the agentic model, algorithms — not purchasing managers — determine which suppliers appear at what price and under what terms.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • October 13, 2025
AI-Distribution-Warehouse
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
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

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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
AI in Distribution

Amazon Business’ AI Expansion at Reshape 2025 Tightens Procurement

For distributors, the takeaway is direct: competing in this environment requires deeper integration with customers.
  • Mark Brohan
  • November 13, 2025
AI in Distribution

Amazon Business Unveils New AI Tools to Automate and Predict Business Buying

The centerpiece is the Amazon Business Assistant, a conversational AI tool for procurement.
  • Mark Brohan
  • November 12, 2025
AI in Distribution

CDW Embeds AI Across Operations and Customer Solutions as Adoption Accelerates

CEO Christine Leahy said the company is “embedding AI into the core of how we operate, serve, and grow.”
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 11, 2025
AI in Distribution

Walmart’s OpenAI Partnership Signals a New Era for Wholesale Distribution

The distinction between distributor and service provider is beginning to blur.
  • Mark Brohan
  • November 11, 2025
AI in Distribution

US Foods Uses AI to Power a Smarter Supply Chain

US Foods is turning artificial intelligence from a pilot project into everyday infrastructure — and it’s paying off.
  • Mark Brohan
  • November 7, 2025
AI in Distribution

Amazon–Perplexity Showdown Signals a Turning Point for Distributors

The outcome may determine if distributors keep their direct line to customers.
  • Mark Brohan
  • November 6, 2025
AI in Distribution

Google Pushes Deeper into AI: How It Impacts Distributors

The front door to B2B buying and selling is being rebuilt.
  • Mark Brohan
  • November 5, 2025
With new products rolling out, a more streamlined operation, and demand building in key segments, the company believes it’s on track for a solid 2025.
AI in Distribution

Henry Schein, AWS Partner to Bring AI Intelligence to Dental Care

By combining cloud computing, data, and AI, Henry Schein is positioning itself as more than a healthcare distributor.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 4, 2025
Amazon’s AI-Powered Secrets to Success (and How Distributors Can Respond)
AI in Distribution

Amazon’s Agentic Commerce Push Redefines the Future of Wholesale Distribution

Amazon’s “agentic commerce” agenda signals the next transformation in digital distribution.
  • Mark Brohan
  • November 3, 2025
AI in Distribution

Generation X and AI: Why Experience Still Leads the Revolution in Distribution

If you’re a Gen X leader in distribution, this is your moment.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • November 3, 2025
AI in Distribution

Amazon Deploys AI Systems Blue Jay and Project Eluna to Reinvent Fulfillment

Amazon calls it a significant expansion of “physical AI.”
  • Mark Brohan
  • October 28, 2025
AI-Robot-Workforce.jpeg
AI in Distribution

The AI Revolution Isn’t What You Think: 4 Truths from the 2030 Playbook

The frontier of AI is moving beyond systems that simply analyze and recommend.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • October 21, 2025
AI in Distribution

Why Distributors Are Betting Big on Chief AI Officers

A chief AI officer signals that artificial intelligence is central to the company’s future.
  • Mark Brohan
  • October 14, 2025
AI in Distribution

AI Agents Are Reshaping B2B Buying, Forcing Distributors to Rethink Digital Strategy

In the agentic model, algorithms — not purchasing managers — determine which suppliers appear at what price and under what terms.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • October 13, 2025
AI-Distribution-Warehouse
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
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

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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
AI in Distribution

Amazon Business’ AI Expansion at Reshape 2025 Tightens Procurement

For distributors, the takeaway is direct: competing in this environment requires deeper integration with customers.
  • Mark Brohan
  • November 13, 2025
AI in Distribution

Amazon Business Unveils New AI Tools to Automate and Predict Business Buying

The centerpiece is the Amazon Business Assistant, a conversational AI tool for procurement.
  • Mark Brohan
  • November 12, 2025
AI in Distribution

CDW Embeds AI Across Operations and Customer Solutions as Adoption Accelerates

CEO Christine Leahy said the company is “embedding AI into the core of how we operate, serve, and grow.”
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 11, 2025
AI in Distribution

Walmart’s OpenAI Partnership Signals a New Era for Wholesale Distribution

The distinction between distributor and service provider is beginning to blur.
  • Mark Brohan
  • November 11, 2025
AI in Distribution

US Foods Uses AI to Power a Smarter Supply Chain

US Foods is turning artificial intelligence from a pilot project into everyday infrastructure — and it’s paying off.
  • Mark Brohan
  • November 7, 2025
AI in Distribution

Amazon–Perplexity Showdown Signals a Turning Point for Distributors

The outcome may determine if distributors keep their direct line to customers.
  • Mark Brohan
  • November 6, 2025
AI in Distribution

Google Pushes Deeper into AI: How It Impacts Distributors

The front door to B2B buying and selling is being rebuilt.
  • Mark Brohan
  • November 5, 2025
With new products rolling out, a more streamlined operation, and demand building in key segments, the company believes it’s on track for a solid 2025.
AI in Distribution

Henry Schein, AWS Partner to Bring AI Intelligence to Dental Care

By combining cloud computing, data, and AI, Henry Schein is positioning itself as more than a healthcare distributor.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 4, 2025
Amazon’s AI-Powered Secrets to Success (and How Distributors Can Respond)
AI in Distribution

Amazon’s Agentic Commerce Push Redefines the Future of Wholesale Distribution

Amazon’s “agentic commerce” agenda signals the next transformation in digital distribution.
  • Mark Brohan
  • November 3, 2025
AI in Distribution

Generation X and AI: Why Experience Still Leads the Revolution in Distribution

If you’re a Gen X leader in distribution, this is your moment.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • November 3, 2025
AI in Distribution

Amazon Deploys AI Systems Blue Jay and Project Eluna to Reinvent Fulfillment

Amazon calls it a significant expansion of “physical AI.”
  • Mark Brohan
  • October 28, 2025
AI-Robot-Workforce.jpeg
AI in Distribution

The AI Revolution Isn’t What You Think: 4 Truths from the 2030 Playbook

The frontier of AI is moving beyond systems that simply analyze and recommend.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • October 21, 2025
AI in Distribution

Why Distributors Are Betting Big on Chief AI Officers

A chief AI officer signals that artificial intelligence is central to the company’s future.
  • Mark Brohan
  • October 14, 2025
AI in Distribution

AI Agents Are Reshaping B2B Buying, Forcing Distributors to Rethink Digital Strategy

In the agentic model, algorithms — not purchasing managers — determine which suppliers appear at what price and under what terms.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • October 13, 2025
AI-Distribution-Warehouse
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
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
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