Like ERP and ecommerce, AI’s main function is to make things easier for users.
AI in Distribution
An AI revolution in distribution will be powered by data.
Distributors are dipping their toes in the water with AI in sales and marketing.
Key takeaways from the final day of the Applied AI for Distributors conference.
Key takeaways from the first 24 hours of the first event ever focused on AI for distributors.
Scammers are catching innocent folk off guard.
One of the most significant risks in any rollout is user adoption.
How are distributors using AI to increase sales today?
The best time to start AI is after you have a foundation for digital transformation.
It’s a man vs. machine battle of wordsmithing: Who will win?
Prepare to acquire new job skills if yours appear to be threatened.
How well does your company understand the risks of AI?
A primer on what makes AI different, and where distributors will benefit most.
How to increase order accuracy and speed by 90%+.
A history lesson on why a head start in AI can give distributors an advantage.
AI can offer customers the jumpstart they need to make informed decisions.
Offer better service and a more consultative experience with the help of AI.
To reap the benefits of technology like AI, companies must go above and beyond the initial tech investment to build ‘intangible assets.’
Distributors can learn from Spotify’s success delivering a personalized listening experience for every customer.
Upcoming Programs
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Wholesale Change: How Zoro Succeeds by Helping Distributors Succeed – An Interview with Zoro President Sandy Mattinson
July 10 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
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Join us July 10 at 9 PT/12 ET when we welcome Zoro President Sandy Mattinson to the Wholesale Change show.
Zoro is an ecommerce platform that helps businesses thrive by offering an endless assortment of products for every business need. Launched in 2011, the Grainger subsidiary has grown rapidly to over 600 team members and over $1 billion in annual revenues.
Sandy joined Zoro in 2019 as the company’s first female vice president and established its business development, category management and digital merchandising capabilities, which were instrumental in expanding Zoro’s assortment to more than 13 million products.
Sandy continues to invest in the culture that has seen Zoro recognized repeatedly as a great place to work.
“My ‘North Star’ is helping people in businesses thrive,” she says. “Our business customers, our distributor partners and our team members. That’s how Zoro thrives, too.”
In this conversation, we’ll explore the company’s value proposition and how Sandy is helping build on its success by investing in the success of other distributors.
Details
- Date:
- July 10
- Time:
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
- Event Category:
- Upcoming Wholesale Change Show
- Website:
- https://Pages.DistributionStrategy.com/acton/media/6612/how-zoro-succeeds-by-helping-distributors-succeed
Join us July 10 at 9 PT/12 ET when we welcome Zoro President Sandy Mattinson to the Wholesale Change show.
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Distribution Leader Panel – Mastering Digital Transformation: Insights from Industry Leaders
July 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
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Join our upcoming Distribution Leader Panel Technology Strategies for Distributors, July 17 at 9 PT/12 ET, and learn from rock star experts who will help you understand how to use technologies to win:
Carrie G. Busbee, CIO at Core & Main, brings extensive experience driving technology initiatives in distribution.
Darren Taylor, former SVP of Digital and Marketing at FleetPride and former CMO at MORSCO, contributes leadership expertise in B2B commerce and digital marketing.
John Pehler, an accomplished digital strategist, has held senior roles at Grainger, Rexel as Chief Digital Officer and Caterpillar as the Global Head of Digital Customer Engagement.
Listen in and ask questions as the group discusses topics like:
- Ecommerce excellence: Refine your platform to drive sales and improve your customer experience
- Crafting personalized customer experiences
- Data-driven decisions: Leverage analytics for informed strategic planning and execution
- Navigating digital transformation, from challenges in operations to improving customer experiences
- Mobile technology solutions: Leveraging mobile applications and devices to empower sales teams, field technicians, and customers
Don’t miss this chance to learn proven strategies and real-world examples to help move your business forward! Secure your spot now and take your technology advantage to the next level.
Details
- Date:
- July 17
- Time:
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
- Event Category:
- Upcoming Program
- Website:
- https://Pages.DistributionStrategy.com/acton/media/6612/mastering-digital-transformation
Related Events
Join our upcoming Distribution Leader Panel and learn from rock star experts who will help you understand how to use technologies to win.
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Best Practices in Pricing and Costing
July 24 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
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Join us July 24 at 9 PT / 12 ET for an insightful webinar where Gregory Smith and Jonathan Bein will share strategies and best practices for effective pricing and costing. Plus, they will discuss the results and industry benchmarks from our distributor survey.
Learn how to optimize your pricing processes, improve margins and manage costs more effectively and about:
- Changing Pricing Behaviors: Understand market dynamics and customer psychology to adapt your pricing strategies effectively.
- The Importance of a Pricing or Margin Czar: Learn about the pivotal role of a Pricing or Margin Czar, including their responsibilities and organizational impact.
- Best Practices in Pricing Processes: Explore frameworks, methodologies and successful case studies.
- Lowering Your Cost of Goods: Discover strategies for negotiating with suppliers and techniques for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
- Impact of Cost to Serve on Pricing: Learn how to understand and integrate cost to serve into your pricing decisions.
- Achieving Sales Team Adoption: Gain insights into techniques for gaining buy-in from sales teams, including training and incentives.
- E-commerce Pricing Methodology: Get an overview of dynamic pricing and algorithms, and best practices for setting and adjusting online prices.
What You’ll Gain:
- Actionable insights to optimize pricing and costing processes.
- Strategies to lower costs and improve margins.
- Methods to effectively integrate cost to serve in your pricing decisions.
- Techniques to achieve sales team adoption of pricing strategies.
- Understanding of e-commerce pricing methodologies.
Sign up now to secure your spot and gain invaluable insights that will help you drive your business forward.
We look forward to seeing you there and welcome your questions during the webinar!
Details
- Date:
- July 24
- Time:
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12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
- Event Category:
- Upcoming Program
- Website:
- https://pages.distributionstrategy.com/acton/media/6612/best-practices-in-pricing-and-costing
Related Events
-
Distribution Leader Panel – Mastering Digital Transformation: Insights from Industry Leaders
July 17 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT
Join us for an insightful webinar where Gregory Smith and Jonathan Bein will share strategies and best practices for effective pricing and costing.
Like ERP and ecommerce, AI’s main function is to make things easier for users.
An AI revolution in distribution will be powered by data.
Distributors are dipping their toes in the water with AI in sales and marketing.
Key takeaways from the final day of the Applied AI for Distributors conference.
Key takeaways from the first 24 hours of the first event ever focused on AI for distributors.
Scammers are catching innocent folk off guard.
One of the most significant risks in any rollout is user adoption.
How are distributors using AI to increase sales today?
The best time to start AI is after you have a foundation for digital transformation.
It’s a man vs. machine battle of wordsmithing: Who will win?
Prepare to acquire new job skills if yours appear to be threatened.
How well does your company understand the risks of AI?
A primer on what makes AI different, and where distributors will benefit most.
How to increase order accuracy and speed by 90%+.
A history lesson on why a head start in AI can give distributors an advantage.
AI can offer customers the jumpstart they need to make informed decisions.
Offer better service and a more consultative experience with the help of AI.
To reap the benefits of technology like AI, companies must go above and beyond the initial tech investment to build ‘intangible assets.’
Distributors can learn from Spotify’s success delivering a personalized listening experience for every customer.
Like ERP and ecommerce, AI’s main function is to make things easier for users.
An AI revolution in distribution will be powered by data.
Distributors are dipping their toes in the water with AI in sales and marketing.
Key takeaways from the final day of the Applied AI for Distributors conference.
Key takeaways from the first 24 hours of the first event ever focused on AI for distributors.
Scammers are catching innocent folk off guard.
One of the most significant risks in any rollout is user adoption.
How are distributors using AI to increase sales today?
The best time to start AI is after you have a foundation for digital transformation.
It’s a man vs. machine battle of wordsmithing: Who will win?
Prepare to acquire new job skills if yours appear to be threatened.
How well does your company understand the risks of AI?
A primer on what makes AI different, and where distributors will benefit most.
How to increase order accuracy and speed by 90%+.
A history lesson on why a head start in AI can give distributors an advantage.
AI can offer customers the jumpstart they need to make informed decisions.
Offer better service and a more consultative experience with the help of AI.
To reap the benefits of technology like AI, companies must go above and beyond the initial tech investment to build ‘intangible assets.’
Distributors can learn from Spotify’s success delivering a personalized listening experience for every customer.