Inventory & Supply Chain Management
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Crescent Electric Names Chief Supply Chain Officer
Kristee Mitchell, who joined Crescent in 2023, moved into the newly expanded role Aug. 31 after most recently serving as vice president of supply chain fulfillment.
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Grainger Buys AWM Technology Assets for $210 Million to Expand Inventory Management
Adroit Worldwide Media, or AWM, develops technology that uses artificial intelligence, computer vision, and sensors to automate inventory tracking and replenishment.
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Electronics Supply Chain Tightens as Component Shortages, Lead Times Worsen
The findings could have broader implications for electronics distributors if manufacturers increase orders or carry more inventory to protect against longer lead times.
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S&P Global: AI Demand, Material Shortages Reshape Supply Chain Risks
Across distribution, tariff uncertainty is also encouraging companies to bring in inventory earlier and rebuild safety stocks.
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You Can’t Automate a Custom Job: Breaking the Bottleneck of ‘Gut Feel’ Pricing
Distributors have evolved into strategic partners, but treating every quote like a ‘custom job’ is a bottleneck you can no longer afford. It’s time to trade ‘gut feel’ for a smart, hybrid pricing system that automates the routine, protects your profits, and scales as fast as your business
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White Cap Opens Pennsylvania Distribution Center to Expand Northeast Supply Chain
The new facility is part of White Cap’s continuing investment in its North American distribution network as the company expands capacity to support faster fulfillment and improve supply chain efficiency.
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Inventory Survey Finds Strong Interest in AI, but Adoption Remains Limited
For distributors, the findings suggest that interest in AI is increasingly centered on operational applications rather than experimental technology.
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U.S. Manufacturing Growth Slows in July as Supply Chain Pressures Intensify
For distributors serving industrial customers, the report points to continued manufacturing expansion but a more measured pace of activity.
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Fastenal Q2 Sales Rise 14.7% on Large Customer Growth, Digital Supply Chain Gains
Fastenal attributed the growth to improved customer contract signings since the first quarter of 2024, pricing actions, and modest improvement in industrial production during the first half of 2026.
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Amazon Expands Logistics Network Beyond Parcel Delivery, Challenging Traditional Supply Chain Providers
For distributors, Amazon’s expansion represents more than another parcel delivery option. The company now offers freight transportation, inventory storage, warehousing, fulfillment and final-mile delivery through a single platform.