AI in Distribution

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.