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Two Stanford MBAs took a two-year deep dive into researching AI use in wholesale distribution — conducting 200+ executive interviews with industry leaders. Their takeaway: distributors are not only ready for AI, they’re eager for it. Here’s why they’re making this industry their career focus.
AI in distribution isn’t about having perfect data — it’s about knowing where to start. Here, discover five benchmarks that may signal your business is more AI-ready than you think.
This issue's content contains six articles that cover QXO's strategic FAQ commentary; the latest cargo theft trends distributors should be aware of; a value-to-price guide; which distributors were named "World's Best Companies" by TIME; our monthly M&A roundup; a Market Profile on abrasives; and more.
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Joined by distribution, eCommerce and AI experts Devashish Saxena and Lance Owide, this sponsored episode explores why successful transformation is ultimately a human-first journey. Our discussion covers how distributors can approach AI with intention; the evolving role of digital leadership; and why clarity of purpose matters more than chasing the latest tools.
We chat with Prokeep’s CEO about how the Order Engine works, the value it provides distributors and what the industry should know about it.
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From smarter inspections and technical support to demand planning, sourcing, and inventory optimization, this article by Avnet's CIO explores how distributors can leverage AI as a true agent of change to drive efficiency, resilience and competitive advantage.
It was the fourth annual event for NAW, and the biggest one yet, bringing startup technology vendors and forward-thinking distributors together.
It follows two decades of restructuring for Office Depot's parent company since its heyday of the 1990s.
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Will robots replace us? AI take our jobs? The answer (at least so far) has been “no.”
The cut was smaller than some were hoping for, but it appears several more will be issued by the end of 2025.
One month after PFG rejected talks with US Foods about a potential combination, the two foodservice distributors are now sharing information to explore what would be a landmark merger.
Electrical equipment and grid components distributors support NEMA's call for federal incentives for on-shoring supply chains efforts.
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AI promises much to distributors — but where does it deliver? Here, a pair of Stanford graduate students reveal the findings of their major industry research project that applies the scientific method to show the discrepancies between AI hype and real return on investment while showing how distribution leaders can cut through the noise.
The company's August sales report showed that double-digit daily sales growth continued, albeit at a slight deceleration month-to-month. Get a detailed breakdown of the figures here.
