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Operations

The Warehouse is My Classroom: Why Teaching is a Logistics Superpower

The warehouse is more than a place where goods move. It’s a place where people grow.
  • Will Quinn
  • May 7, 2025
Operations

Economic Worries Cloud Wholesale Trade Outlook

Experts say there’s a disconnect between sentiment and the hard data.
  • Don Davis
  • April 25, 2025
port
Operations

Tariffs Make It Hard for Distributors to Know If the Price Is Right

Distributors share how they’re responding to the uncertainty.
  • Don Davis
  • April 24, 2025
AI in Distribution

How to Build Resilience Into Your Inventory Planning

Distributors need to better plan for uncertainty.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 16, 2025
AI in Distribution

Overcoming the Challenges of AI Implementation in Distribution

Without proper planning, you won’t see the hurdles coming. 
  • Will Quinn
  • April 15, 2025
Operations

From Factory Shutdowns to TikTok Trends: How the Butterfly Effect Disrupts Supply Chains

A single disruption in your network can have far-reaching impacts.
  • Jeff Metersky
  • April 14, 2025
AI in Distribution

Beyond the Handshake: What Happens After You Say Yes to AI in Distribution

The real work begins after you commit to AI.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • April 10, 2025
AI in Distribution

How AI is Actively Transforming Warehouse Operations and Inventory Management

Warehouse AI isn’t just for the largest distributors.
  • Will Quinn
  • April 9, 2025
AI in Distribution

How Better Intelligence Can Cut the Cost of Complexity for Distributors

Without the right intelligence, complexity can erode margins.
  • Chandra Subramanian
  • March 27, 2025
Operations

ProMat 2025: What Distributors Can Learn from Deion Sanders’ Winning Mindset

The Hall of Famer’s keynote offered inspiration and motivation. 
  • Will Quinn
  • March 25, 2025
Wide warehouse with forklift
AI in Distribution

Practical Applications of LLMs in Distribution Operations

How distributors are solving real problems with LLMs.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • March 10, 2025
Operations

5 Ways to Protect Your Profits from Tariffs

Distributors are bracing for cost increases.
  • Scott Sinning
  • February 20, 2025
News Grainger
Operations

Thank You, Mr. Grainger: A Tribute to His Legacy

A personal perspective on one of the titans of distribution.
  • Ron Paulson
  • January 20, 2025
AI in Distribution

How AI Agents Are Set to Transform Business Operations for Distributors

AI agents will dramatically increase efficiency and accuracy.
  • Hamid Motahari
  • January 2, 2025
The 3 Cs of pricing
Distribution Marketing

Navigating Pricing Turbulence: The 3 Cs Framework for Distributors

It’s time to think beyond traditional pricing models.
  • Stephan Liozu
  • December 13, 2024
AI in Distribution

AI Brings Balance to Managing Working Capital for Distributors

How distributors are improving working capital with AI.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 10, 2024
AI in Distribution

How Distributors Use AI

Distributors are transforming their operations.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 25, 2024
AI in Distribution

Takeaways from Day 2 of the Profit & Productivity Summit: Think Beyond Sales Growth

Cash flow, cost management and AI were highlights of the day.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 13, 2024
Operations

Takeaways from Day 1 of the Profit & Productivity Summit: It’s Time to Cut Losses and Embrace Value

Insights from speakers on pricing, sales productivity and small orders.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 12, 2024
Operations

Optimizing Inventory in the Unpredictable VUCA Era

An uncertain economy requires a more structured approach.
  • Amber Salley
  • October 31, 2024

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Join us on May 20, 2025, at 9PT/12ET as Will Quinn delves into getting the most out of the systems you already have.
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Join us on May 21, 2025 at 9 PT/12 ET as we explore how AI is reshaping distribution and what practical steps you can
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Operations

The Warehouse is My Classroom: Why Teaching is a Logistics Superpower

The warehouse is more than a place where goods move. It’s a place where people grow.
  • Will Quinn
  • May 7, 2025
Operations

Economic Worries Cloud Wholesale Trade Outlook

Experts say there’s a disconnect between sentiment and the hard data.
  • Don Davis
  • April 25, 2025
port
Operations

Tariffs Make It Hard for Distributors to Know If the Price Is Right

Distributors share how they’re responding to the uncertainty.
  • Don Davis
  • April 24, 2025
AI in Distribution

How to Build Resilience Into Your Inventory Planning

Distributors need to better plan for uncertainty.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 16, 2025
AI in Distribution

Overcoming the Challenges of AI Implementation in Distribution

Without proper planning, you won’t see the hurdles coming. 
  • Will Quinn
  • April 15, 2025
Operations

From Factory Shutdowns to TikTok Trends: How the Butterfly Effect Disrupts Supply Chains

A single disruption in your network can have far-reaching impacts.
  • Jeff Metersky
  • April 14, 2025
AI in Distribution

Beyond the Handshake: What Happens After You Say Yes to AI in Distribution

The real work begins after you commit to AI.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • April 10, 2025
AI in Distribution

How AI is Actively Transforming Warehouse Operations and Inventory Management

Warehouse AI isn’t just for the largest distributors.
  • Will Quinn
  • April 9, 2025
AI in Distribution

How Better Intelligence Can Cut the Cost of Complexity for Distributors

Without the right intelligence, complexity can erode margins.
  • Chandra Subramanian
  • March 27, 2025
Operations

ProMat 2025: What Distributors Can Learn from Deion Sanders’ Winning Mindset

The Hall of Famer’s keynote offered inspiration and motivation. 
  • Will Quinn
  • March 25, 2025
Wide warehouse with forklift
AI in Distribution

Practical Applications of LLMs in Distribution Operations

How distributors are solving real problems with LLMs.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • March 10, 2025
Operations

5 Ways to Protect Your Profits from Tariffs

Distributors are bracing for cost increases.
  • Scott Sinning
  • February 20, 2025
News Grainger
Operations

Thank You, Mr. Grainger: A Tribute to His Legacy

A personal perspective on one of the titans of distribution.
  • Ron Paulson
  • January 20, 2025
AI in Distribution

How AI Agents Are Set to Transform Business Operations for Distributors

AI agents will dramatically increase efficiency and accuracy.
  • Hamid Motahari
  • January 2, 2025
The 3 Cs of pricing
Distribution Marketing

Navigating Pricing Turbulence: The 3 Cs Framework for Distributors

It’s time to think beyond traditional pricing models.
  • Stephan Liozu
  • December 13, 2024
AI in Distribution

AI Brings Balance to Managing Working Capital for Distributors

How distributors are improving working capital with AI.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 10, 2024
AI in Distribution

How Distributors Use AI

Distributors are transforming their operations.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 25, 2024
AI in Distribution

Takeaways from Day 2 of the Profit & Productivity Summit: Think Beyond Sales Growth

Cash flow, cost management and AI were highlights of the day.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 13, 2024
Operations

Takeaways from Day 1 of the Profit & Productivity Summit: It’s Time to Cut Losses and Embrace Value

Insights from speakers on pricing, sales productivity and small orders.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 12, 2024
Operations

Optimizing Inventory in the Unpredictable VUCA Era

An uncertain economy requires a more structured approach.
  • Amber Salley
  • October 31, 2024

Recent Reports

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Operations

The Warehouse is My Classroom: Why Teaching is a Logistics Superpower

The warehouse is more than a place where goods move. It’s a place where people grow.
  • Will Quinn
  • May 7, 2025
Operations

Economic Worries Cloud Wholesale Trade Outlook

Experts say there’s a disconnect between sentiment and the hard data.
  • Don Davis
  • April 25, 2025
port
Operations

Tariffs Make It Hard for Distributors to Know If the Price Is Right

Distributors share how they’re responding to the uncertainty.
  • Don Davis
  • April 24, 2025
AI in Distribution

How to Build Resilience Into Your Inventory Planning

Distributors need to better plan for uncertainty.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 16, 2025
AI in Distribution

Overcoming the Challenges of AI Implementation in Distribution

Without proper planning, you won’t see the hurdles coming. 
  • Will Quinn
  • April 15, 2025
Operations

From Factory Shutdowns to TikTok Trends: How the Butterfly Effect Disrupts Supply Chains

A single disruption in your network can have far-reaching impacts.
  • Jeff Metersky
  • April 14, 2025
AI in Distribution

Beyond the Handshake: What Happens After You Say Yes to AI in Distribution

The real work begins after you commit to AI.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • April 10, 2025
AI in Distribution

How AI is Actively Transforming Warehouse Operations and Inventory Management

Warehouse AI isn’t just for the largest distributors.
  • Will Quinn
  • April 9, 2025
AI in Distribution

How Better Intelligence Can Cut the Cost of Complexity for Distributors

Without the right intelligence, complexity can erode margins.
  • Chandra Subramanian
  • March 27, 2025
Operations

ProMat 2025: What Distributors Can Learn from Deion Sanders’ Winning Mindset

The Hall of Famer’s keynote offered inspiration and motivation. 
  • Will Quinn
  • March 25, 2025
Wide warehouse with forklift
AI in Distribution

Practical Applications of LLMs in Distribution Operations

How distributors are solving real problems with LLMs.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • March 10, 2025
Operations

5 Ways to Protect Your Profits from Tariffs

Distributors are bracing for cost increases.
  • Scott Sinning
  • February 20, 2025
News Grainger
Operations

Thank You, Mr. Grainger: A Tribute to His Legacy

A personal perspective on one of the titans of distribution.
  • Ron Paulson
  • January 20, 2025
AI in Distribution

How AI Agents Are Set to Transform Business Operations for Distributors

AI agents will dramatically increase efficiency and accuracy.
  • Hamid Motahari
  • January 2, 2025
The 3 Cs of pricing
Distribution Marketing

Navigating Pricing Turbulence: The 3 Cs Framework for Distributors

It’s time to think beyond traditional pricing models.
  • Stephan Liozu
  • December 13, 2024
AI in Distribution

AI Brings Balance to Managing Working Capital for Distributors

How distributors are improving working capital with AI.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • December 10, 2024
AI in Distribution

How Distributors Use AI

Distributors are transforming their operations.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 25, 2024
AI in Distribution

Takeaways from Day 2 of the Profit & Productivity Summit: Think Beyond Sales Growth

Cash flow, cost management and AI were highlights of the day.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 13, 2024
Operations

Takeaways from Day 1 of the Profit & Productivity Summit: It’s Time to Cut Losses and Embrace Value

Insights from speakers on pricing, sales productivity and small orders.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 12, 2024
Operations

Optimizing Inventory in the Unpredictable VUCA Era

An uncertain economy requires a more structured approach.
  • Amber Salley
  • October 31, 2024
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