Distribution Events
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AI & Automation
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Proton.ai Launches Integrated Software Platform for Distributors
Proton.ai said the system is designed to replace standalone tools that often require manual data transfers and ongoing integrations.
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Most B2B Buyers Prefer Rep-Free Purchasing as AI Reshapes Sales
Digital channels — including ecommerce platforms and online catalogs — are becoming the primary interface for customers.
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I Had to Let Go of My Pride First
The question every experienced distribution leader needs to sit with is this: are you bringing your expertise to AI as a resource, or as a gate?
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Amazon, Tech Platforms Push Agentic Commerce
One of the most significant recent developments comes from Amazon, which has expanded several AI-based shopping features designed to automate parts of the purchasing process.
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ORO Labs Raises $100 Million to Expand AI Procurement Platform for Distributors
CEO Sudhir Bhojwani said companies are looking for tools that allow procurement teams to operate more efficiently as supply chains grow more complex.
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You Don’t Need to Know Which Model is Best. You Need to Use One
Pick something. Use it on real work. Get good at it.
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When AI Threatens Your Core Value Proposition: What Distribution Leaders Can Do Now
Your value proposition is based on a set of market assumptions, and AI has the potential to upend those assumptions.
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PartsPulse Launches AI Platform for Aftermarket Parts Operations, Raises $3 Million
The company said it is also developing a dealer inventory management product aimed at improving coordination between manufacturers and their distribution networks.
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How Bad Would an AI Bubble Burst Be for Distributors?
Are we in an AI bubble? And if so, what happens to distributors if it bursts?
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Henry Schein Deepens AI Push Across Dental Software Platform
Among the new tools is Voice Notes, a real-time documentation assistant that uses AI to capture and summarize patient interactions.