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Pepper said the Series C funding will expand its AI-powered platform for independent food distributors, accelerating product innovation, ERP integrations and go-to-market efforts across ordering, sales, receivables and embedded payments workflows.
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AI is reshaping distributor CRM — but only when backed by the right platform strategy. In this episode of the MDM Amplify Podcast, LeadSmart's Kevin Brown breaks down smart AI adoption, data integration and how distributors can turn customer intelligence into measurable growth. We also touch on his 30 years of perspective in the industrial supply channel and share takeaways from NAW's 2026 Executive Summit.
Eric Hoplin, NAW CEO, testified to the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce’s Subcommittee on Workforce Protections on how the distribution industry is deploying AI.
AI can make room for the human connection that actually wins business. Read how artificial intelligence in distribution can reengineer highly manual processes into ones that are faster, more accurate, and yes, more human.
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The acquisition strengthens Klipboard's SaaS presence in the U.S. wholesale distribution market.
Amazon estimates the new benefits aimed to support financial management, cybersecurity and HR could amount to nearly $1,000 in yearly value for qualifying members.
The partnership will make it easier for technicians and service providers to identify and purchase parts for warranty jobs.
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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