Technology Leader Panel:
AI, Machine Learning & Robotics for Distributors
Available on-demand
Lost in the avalanche of news about AI is useful information about how this new type of technology can help distributors perform better. New and emerging AI-enabled systems offer distributors the ability to drive improvements in a variety of areas, such as:
- Site search
- Product data management
- Produce recommenders – online and for sales reps
- Inventory forecasting
- Warehouse management
- AR and AP management
- Customer relationship management
- Many others!
Watch on-demand as we brought together thought leaders from leading technology companies for a discussion on how AI can help distributors right now and in the near future.
Listen to experts who will describe applications you can use to grow sales, run your operations more productively and improve profits.
Panelists
Andrew Creamer, Proton.ai
Jason Hein, Bloomreach
Graham Smith, Esker
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About our panelists:
Andrew Creamer
Andrew is the Chief Operating Officer of Proton.ai. Prior to joining Proton.ai, he was a consultant at Bain where he helped enterprises navigate their toughest business challenges, particularly in technology and supply chain. He holds a B.A. from Harvard College and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Andrew has been with the company since 2019.
Jason Hein
Jason Hein is a leading digital strategist and innovator for B2B businesses, with over 25 years of experience collaborating with companies of all sizes — from the Fortune 50 to family-owned independents — to build their online businesses. At Bloomreach, Jason combines his direct experience managing a variety of industrial product categories (from abrasives to z-bar hangers) with leading technologies and innovative new strategies to help manufacturers and distributors differentiate their digital business, build customer trust and grow revenue online.
Graham Smith
Graham Smith is the Business Development Manager at Esker. He partners with Enterprise Customer Service and Supply Chain leaders to guide them in improving the customer journey. Graham has a background in industrial distribution and manufacturing, seeing firsthand the challenges of manual processes and the detriments of their downstream effects.
About our host:
Ian Heller
Founder & Senior Partner, Distribution Strategy Group
Ian Heller is Founder & Senior Partner at Distribution Strategy Group, and has more than 30 years of experience executing marketing and e-business strategy in the wholesale distribution industry. He has written and spoken extensively on the impact of digital disruption on distributors.