Distribution Events
Thought Leadership and Software for Wholesale Change Agents
Inventory & Supply Chain Management
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Critical Skills for Front-Line Leaders in Distribution
Part 8: Data Literacy and Performance Tracking.
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Ferguson Leads $8.5 Million Investment in Ply to Automate Contractor Inventory Management
For Ferguson — a $30.8 billion distributor with about 1,700 North American locations — the investment is part of a broader digital strategy.
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HARDI Distributors See Slight Sales Decline as Inventory Pressures Grow
Distributors have been contending with inventory carried over from a sluggish summer demand cycle.
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Lowe’s Leans on AI to Cut Inventory and Lift Margins as SKU Reductions Advance
Lowe’s announced in 2024 that it would deploy AI-driven forecasting and replenishment technology.
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Critical Skills for Front-Line Leaders in Distribution: Part 7 – Adaptability to Change
Every time the unexpected happens, your reaction teaches your team how to handle the next one.
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US Foods Uses AI to Power a Smarter Supply Chain
US Foods is turning artificial intelligence from a pilot project into everyday infrastructure — and it’s paying off.
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The New Era of Profit Maximization for Distributors
Distributors have access to a growing number of new technologies that enable them to work more efficiently and better understand their customers.
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AlarMax Appoints a New Senior Vice President of Supply Chain
Matt Ehrman, a veteran of the security, distribution, and retail industries, will oversee purchasing, forecasting, and vendor negotiations in his expanded role.
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McLane Bets on Austin’s Tech Talent to Power Its AI Supply Chain Future
The Austin hub underscores McLane’s intent to weave automation, AI, and advanced analytics into every aspect of its business.
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Critical Skills for Front-Line Leaders in Distribution
Leadership means seeing what others don’t and acting before it becomes a headline or a hospital report.