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Voice Picking Technology: Tech That Boosts Margins and Worker Morale
Known as “pick-by-voice,” this system guides workers through their tasks using voice commands and barcode scan validation, creating a streamlined, hands-free workflow.
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Why Watsco is Turning Up The Heat on Digital Operations
The company highlighted the growing impact of AI. More than 2,000 employees now use an internal AI assistant, Ask.Watsco.
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Sysco Reports Modest Growth in Q4 and Full Year 2025, Focuses on Stronger 2026
For the fourth quarter, Sysco’s sales increased by 2.8% compared to the same period last year, totaling $21.1 billion.
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Grainger Q2 Sales Rise 5.6% as Online Segment Outpaces Broader Market
For the first half of 2025, Grainger generated $8.94 billion in sales, up 5.7% from the same period last year.
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BlueLinx Reports Modest Q2 Sales Growth as Profit Slides 70%
Rising logistics costs, growth investments in its multi-family housing channel, and technology upgrades pushed expenses higher.
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Distribution Solutions Group Grows Sales 14%, More Than Doubles Profit in Second Quarter
In the first half of 2025, total revenue reached $980.5 million, up from $855.6 million in the first half of 2024.
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Wesco Q2 Sales Climb on Data Center Demand, But Net Income Slips
Wesco’s data center business crossed the $1 billion mark for the first time in a single quarter as AI fueled growth.
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Resideo to Split into Two Public Companies, Spinning Off ADI Distribution Business
ADI, which distributes low-voltage security, fire, and audio-visual products, will become a separate company with its own management team and capital structure.
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SiteOne Landscape Supply Grows Q2 Sales and Profit Despite Weak Housing Market
SiteOne completed the acquisition of Green Trade Nursery during the quarter and closed two more deals—Grove Nursery and Nashville Nursery—after the quarter ended.
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Global Industrial Delivers Q2 Profit as Strategic Accounts Drive Growth
The company’s largest strategic accounts continued to lead growth, while transactional and lower-retention customers saw a decline.