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The new facility comes as Amazon also announced that it has surpassed 750,000 installed robots across global fulfillment and logistics network.
The third of this five-part series details the technical architecture of a prescriptive analytics system, including parameterized rules engines, repeatable processes, cross-referencing capabilities and the role of AI as an accelerator.
The deal brings AI-powered software solutions and field-tested contractor tools to one of the country’s top distributors of plumbing, HVAC and industrial supplies.
ABC Supply partnered with ServiceTitan to deliver real-time pricing, product catalogs and order status directly within the platform.
In a public letter to Amazon employees, Andy Jassy said the company plans to gradually reduce its workforce as it expands the use of generative AI to automate tasks and reshape operations.
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The second of this five-part series uses a case study to explain the foundational concepts of data attribution, ontology and lineage that make scalable analytics possible for distributors.
Amazon is investing in two data center campuses in Pennsylvania, creating thousands of jobs and expanding its cloud computing infrastructure.
Essendant partnered with UPS company Roadie to expand last-mile delivery through local driver networks.
A partnership with Roofr enables contractor customers to get live material pricing and material ordering directly from QXO’s digital ecosystem.
A cyberattack on United Natural Foods Inc., a primary distributor to Whole Foods, continues to cause disruptions to business operations.
This piece kicks off a five-part series providing guidance on turning uncertainty into decisive action, with data analytics as the underlying compass. This section introduces the concept of modeling "doing nothing vs. doing something" and helps assess whether the investment in purpose-built analytics is justified by their scale and complexity.
Proton’s 2025 Tariff Impact Report shows many distributors are unprepared for tariff shifts, while others leverage AI and flexible systems to gain an edge.
A little over 2 years since his previous appearance on the podcast, LGG Industrial CEO Jeff Crane joins to discuss his company's 2024 rebrand from ERIKS North America; how the company is navigating the tariffs situation; its recent branch network and technology upgrades; and how LGG is approaching AI
The free, three-hour event provides a wealth of expert insight into combatting relentless disruption with data analytics and the often unrealized potential of being a data-driven organization.
The electrical supplies distributor deepened its partnership with an AI-powered provider for a contractor portal, and appointed an industry veteran to lead its southeast region.
Moblico launched a tool that automates unstructured order processing to help distributors reduce errors, save time and scale efficiently.
Verusen launched its Explainability AI Agent to bring transparency and trust to AI-driven materials and inventory optimization.
Enable appointed a new president to lead operational scaling and accelerate growth, bringing financial and technical expertise to the role.
