AI in Distribution

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 outcome may determine if distributors keep their direct line to customers.

The front door to B2B buying and selling is being rebuilt.

By combining cloud computing, data, and AI, Henry Schein is positioning itself as more than a healthcare distributor.

Amazon’s “agentic commerce” agenda signals the next transformation in digital distribution.

If you’re a Gen X leader in distribution, this is your moment.

Amazon calls it a significant expansion of “physical AI.”