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Inside Supply Technologies’ $50M Investment in the Future

Engineered assembly components distributor Supply Technologies, a subsidiary of ParkOhio, is making the largest investment in its history.

What does it take to launch a implement a new ERP system and open a $20 million distribution center at the same time? Supply Technologies President Brian Norris — who became president in 2021 after a long career at Grainger — joins MDM Senior Editor Vesna Brajkovic to explain how the company is tackling both while preparing for the future of industrial distribution.

12: How Epicor Sees AI Moving ERP Toward Business Outcomes

Epicor CMO and SVP of Product Kerrie Jordan joins the MDM Amplify Podcast to discuss ERP’s shift from a system of record to a system of outcomes, the company’s latest agentic AI announcements and what distributors should prioritize as business software enters its next chapter.

Field Sales Is Far From Dead – It’s Evolving

Map My Customers’ JT Rimbey joins the podcast to discuss the evolving role of field sales in distribution — exploring territory management, account segmentation, CRM adoption and why relationship-driven outside sales remains a critical competitive advantage despite growing digital buying trends and advances in AI-powered sales technology.

2: Interview with David Oldfather and Mike Wentz of IDEA on competitive technology in distribution

With decades of experience in distribution technology application between two of them, David Oldfather and Mike Wentz of the Industry Data Exchange Association discuss the importance of clean data in the future of distribution technology. Listen as the pair share how to handle the latest developments in areas such as 360-degree imaging, improved data standards and how technology can help with challenges like manpower shortages.

1: Interview with Essendant President and CEO Harry Dochelli on the company’s ongoing transformation

Harry Dochelli has both experienced and orchestrated plenty of change at Essendant, the Deerfield, Illinois-based wholesaler of office products, furniture, breakroom, JanSan and Safety product categories. In addition to navigating the disruption of the last 18 months, Dochelli has guided the company through new ownership and other organizational shifts in recent years. In this MDM Podcast, Dochelli discusses lessons learned during COVID-19 and how Essendant is well-positioned for the post-pandemic economy.

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