Bryce Koch joins mSupply to focus on the distributor’s digital ecosystem while providing strategic, customer-first direction for its marketing and eCommerce teams.
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Newly launched startup Lantern uses machine learning to help distributors forecast demand and optimize purchasing decisions — aiming to reduce excess inventory and improve fill rates for a distribution sector still reliant on spreadsheets and static ERP rules.
The startup said the funding will accelerate development of its product suite — including its AI voice technology which manages inbound/outbound calls.
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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Distributors clinging to outdated ERP systems may think they’re avoiding risk, but the hidden costs of inaction keep adding up. This piece examines how legacy technology erodes visibility, agility and margins, and how taking a structured, phased approach to modernization can turn risk into long-term resilience.
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.
The software, AI and data solutions partner for distributors and manufacturers added two seasoned industry leaders to its executive team.
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.
Coming in late 2026, Oracle's NetSuite Next ERP includes embedded conversational intelligence, agentic workflows and natural language search capabilities.
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.
Matt Zimmermann joins a growing bench of senior advisors as Revenue Optics accelerates its multi-engine growth strategy.
In a move to better serve the complex project planning needs of contractors that are typically served by distributors, The Home Depot launches digital project planner.
Acumatica Cloud ERP's Distribution Edition offers AI-assisted product recommendations and automated warehouse selection.
Conga will acquire the B2B business of PROS and will integrate to create a strategic combination of two "complementary solutions."
Proton's new AI-powered product information management system automatically scrapes, collects and enriches product data.
