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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
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
news home depot
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
AI in Distribution

Salesforce Unveils Agentforce Commerce as AI Purchasing Surges

For distributors the Salesforce update is a big indicator that digital commerce is moving B2B into AI-native environments.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 17, 2025
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

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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
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
news home depot
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
AI in Distribution

Salesforce Unveils Agentforce Commerce as AI Purchasing Surges

For distributors the Salesforce update is a big indicator that digital commerce is moving B2B into AI-native environments.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 17, 2025
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

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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
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
news home depot
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
AI in Distribution

Salesforce Unveils Agentforce Commerce as AI Purchasing Surges

For distributors the Salesforce update is a big indicator that digital commerce is moving B2B into AI-native environments.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 17, 2025
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
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