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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
Operations

5 Reasons to Invest in Your Pricing Leader’s Success

Pricing has an outsized impact on profits for distributors.
  • Scott Sinning
  • October 22, 2024
Distribution Sales Strategy

What I Wish I Knew About Driving Profits 20 Years Ago

Ian Heller shares 3 lessons on profitability from 4 decades in distribution.
  • Ian Heller
  • October 9, 2024
Operations

Al Bates: Distributors Need to Stop Clinging to Profitability Myths

It’s time to go back to basics.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • October 7, 2024

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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
Operations

5 Reasons to Invest in Your Pricing Leader’s Success

Pricing has an outsized impact on profits for distributors.
  • Scott Sinning
  • October 22, 2024
Distribution Sales Strategy

What I Wish I Knew About Driving Profits 20 Years Ago

Ian Heller shares 3 lessons on profitability from 4 decades in distribution.
  • Ian Heller
  • October 9, 2024
Operations

Al Bates: Distributors Need to Stop Clinging to Profitability Myths

It’s time to go back to basics.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • October 7, 2024

Recent Reports

Navigating Distribution’s New Landscape in 2025

Strategic Approaches for Sustainable Growth

Best Practices to Compete in a Changing Market

Report: State of Distributor Pricing and Costing

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
Operations

5 Reasons to Invest in Your Pricing Leader’s Success

Pricing has an outsized impact on profits for distributors.
  • Scott Sinning
  • October 22, 2024
Distribution Sales Strategy

What I Wish I Knew About Driving Profits 20 Years Ago

Ian Heller shares 3 lessons on profitability from 4 decades in distribution.
  • Ian Heller
  • October 9, 2024
Operations

Al Bates: Distributors Need to Stop Clinging to Profitability Myths

It’s time to go back to basics.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • October 7, 2024
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