Operations
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IFS Agrees to Acquire Warehouse Software Provider Softeon
IFS said the acquisition extends its industrial AI platform into warehouse operations, connecting manufacturing, warehouse execution, and supply chain processes within a single system.
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Tariffs Increase Working Capital Risk: Simple Ways to Spot Exposure
Tariff shifts hit the front lines first, long before ERP rules adjust, and that mismatch triggers early buys, overrides, and inventory drift. If it goes unseen, capital gets trapped for an entire quarter. This piece breaks down the early warning signs any distributor can spot in under an hour. Quick Checklist: Spotting Tariff-Driven Working Capital…
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Critical Skills for Front-Line Leaders in Distribution
Part 8: Data Literacy and Performance Tracking.
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Worksport Turns to AI Logistics to Power Clean Technology Product Push
The distributor and manufacturer recently announced an AI-integrated distribution center in Shreveport, Louisiana.
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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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U.S. Growth Picks Up in November, but Tariff-Driven Cost Pressures Resurface
The Flash U.S. Composite PMI Output Index inched up to 54.8, from 54.6 in October, the highest reading since July.
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Beijer Ref expands U.S. distribution network with acquisitions of Key Refrigeration and Dennis Supply
The deals continue the company’s strategy of expanding its HVAC/R distribution capabilities in the United States, one of its fastest growing regions.
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SiteOne Extends Florida Reach with Acquisition of CC Landscaping Warehouse Plus
The deal marks SiteOne’s seventh acquisition of 2025 as the company continues to consolidate the fragmented landscape supply market.