Packer said the project represents a key step in the company's broader AI roadmap, which aims to expand automation and digital tools across the company.
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AI adoption in distribution isn’t just a technology story — it’s a leadership story and one that centers on partnerships. SRS Distribution’s collaboration with InstaLILY demonstrates the power of approaching AI not as a transactional vendor purchase, but as a strategic partnership designed to rewire how an organization grows. Learn all about it here.
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.
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Acumatica Cloud ERP's Distribution Edition offers AI-assisted product recommendations and automated warehouse selection.
Proton's new AI-powered product information management system automatically scrapes, collects and enriches product data.
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.
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.
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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 investment supports the company's growing IT and AI strategy and expands its digital capabilities.
California-based Kimelo is an AI platform offering vertical SaaS tools for distribution, addressing challenges such as supply management.
InstaLILY raised Series A funding to expand its AI-powered platform that deploys industry-specific virtual workers to automate tasks.
WizCommerce raised $8 million in Series A funding to expand its automation tools and AI assistant aimed at streamlining distribution operations.
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Walmart is overhauling its AI strategy by unifying tools into four dedicated AI agents that each have their own focus — customers, employees, engineers and sellers/suppliers.
The Trump administration unveiled a new AI Action Plan outlining over 90 steps to strengthen U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence across innovation, infrastructure and global policy.
A thrilling future awaits wholesale distribution as AI-powered software redefines the industry at a pivotal moment. But vendors will have to play the opportunity right to take advantage. This piece examines how AI providers can meet the needs and expectations of distributors to become truly indispensable.
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