The capabilities, first announced Nov. 12 at the Amazon Business Reshape conference, are now active for select U.S. users.
AI in Distribution
The conversation about AI and employment has moved from philosophical speculation to urgent strategic imperative.
The distributor and manufacturer recently announced an AI-integrated distribution center in Shreveport, Louisiana.
UNFI’s deployment of Relex — an AI-driven forecasting and replenishment platform — is now running across half of the company’s distribution network.
That sense of urgency is fueling strong early interest in Applied AI for Distributors 2026.
The new capabilities signal how agentic systems may eventually take on larger portions of troubleshooting, quoting, and multi-step service workflows.
Lowe’s announced in 2024 that it would deploy AI-driven forecasting and replenishment technology.
Expect most pilots to fail. Plan for it. Budget for it.
Both companies are expanding to support additional customers.
Attend the only event on real-world AI execution in distribution.
Procurement budgets are tightening as organizations redirect capital toward AI infrastructure.
Home Depot is accelerating its tech investments in the Pro segment, highlighted by a new AI-powered material estimation tool.
93% of distributors expect increased AI usage, but many are not beyond exploration.
For distributors the Salesforce update is a big indicator that digital commerce is moving B2B into AI-native environments.
AI is transforming industrial exoskeletons by enabling the devices to adapt to individual users.
For distributors, the takeaway is direct: competing in this environment requires deeper integration with customers.
The centerpiece is the Amazon Business Assistant, a conversational AI tool for procurement.
CEO Christine Leahy said the company is “embedding AI into the core of how we operate, serve, and grow.”
The distinction between distributor and service provider is beginning to blur.
US Foods is turning artificial intelligence from a pilot project into everyday infrastructure — and it’s paying off.
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The capabilities, first announced Nov. 12 at the Amazon Business Reshape conference, are now active for select U.S. users.
The conversation about AI and employment has moved from philosophical speculation to urgent strategic imperative.
The distributor and manufacturer recently announced an AI-integrated distribution center in Shreveport, Louisiana.
UNFI’s deployment of Relex — an AI-driven forecasting and replenishment platform — is now running across half of the company’s distribution network.
That sense of urgency is fueling strong early interest in Applied AI for Distributors 2026.
The new capabilities signal how agentic systems may eventually take on larger portions of troubleshooting, quoting, and multi-step service workflows.
Lowe’s announced in 2024 that it would deploy AI-driven forecasting and replenishment technology.
Expect most pilots to fail. Plan for it. Budget for it.
Both companies are expanding to support additional customers.
Attend the only event on real-world AI execution in distribution.
Procurement budgets are tightening as organizations redirect capital toward AI infrastructure.
Home Depot is accelerating its tech investments in the Pro segment, highlighted by a new AI-powered material estimation tool.
93% of distributors expect increased AI usage, but many are not beyond exploration.
For distributors the Salesforce update is a big indicator that digital commerce is moving B2B into AI-native environments.
AI is transforming industrial exoskeletons by enabling the devices to adapt to individual users.
For distributors, the takeaway is direct: competing in this environment requires deeper integration with customers.
The centerpiece is the Amazon Business Assistant, a conversational AI tool for procurement.
CEO Christine Leahy said the company is “embedding AI into the core of how we operate, serve, and grow.”
The distinction between distributor and service provider is beginning to blur.
US Foods is turning artificial intelligence from a pilot project into everyday infrastructure — and it’s paying off.
The capabilities, first announced Nov. 12 at the Amazon Business Reshape conference, are now active for select U.S. users.
The conversation about AI and employment has moved from philosophical speculation to urgent strategic imperative.
The distributor and manufacturer recently announced an AI-integrated distribution center in Shreveport, Louisiana.
UNFI’s deployment of Relex — an AI-driven forecasting and replenishment platform — is now running across half of the company’s distribution network.
That sense of urgency is fueling strong early interest in Applied AI for Distributors 2026.
The new capabilities signal how agentic systems may eventually take on larger portions of troubleshooting, quoting, and multi-step service workflows.
Lowe’s announced in 2024 that it would deploy AI-driven forecasting and replenishment technology.
Expect most pilots to fail. Plan for it. Budget for it.
Both companies are expanding to support additional customers.
Attend the only event on real-world AI execution in distribution.
Procurement budgets are tightening as organizations redirect capital toward AI infrastructure.
Home Depot is accelerating its tech investments in the Pro segment, highlighted by a new AI-powered material estimation tool.
93% of distributors expect increased AI usage, but many are not beyond exploration.
For distributors the Salesforce update is a big indicator that digital commerce is moving B2B into AI-native environments.
AI is transforming industrial exoskeletons by enabling the devices to adapt to individual users.
For distributors, the takeaway is direct: competing in this environment requires deeper integration with customers.
The centerpiece is the Amazon Business Assistant, a conversational AI tool for procurement.
CEO Christine Leahy said the company is “embedding AI into the core of how we operate, serve, and grow.”
The distinction between distributor and service provider is beginning to blur.
US Foods is turning artificial intelligence from a pilot project into everyday infrastructure — and it’s paying off.