The AI and data center buildout is one of the largest capital investment cycles in a generation — and distributors are at the center of it. Electrical components, power systems, HVAC, automation, cooling infrastructure: the supply chain behind the boom runs through wholesale distribution.
But the opportunity is not automatic. As hyperscaler projects grow in scale and complexity, distributors are being pulled in earlier — at the planning stage, not just the fulfillment stage. That shift demands a different operating model: better inventory visibility, tighter forecasting, faster procurement cycles, and technology that can keep pace.
This panel brings together industry perspective, real-world operator experience, and technology insight to help distributors understand what’s driving the opportunity and what it takes to capture it.
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