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Distribution Technology

Too Much Data, Too Few Decisions

As distribution has grown more complex, data has become more prolific and decisions more consequential. But clarity hasn’t kept pace.
  • Brandon Lassiter
  • March 13, 2026
Strategy

5 Habits of Distributors Highly Effective At Pricing

Distributors pricing effectively offer value-added services and technical services that allow them to charge more.
  • Don Davis
  • March 13, 2026
AI in Distribution

You Don’t Need to Know Which Model is Best. You Need to Use One

Pick something. Use it on real work. Get good at it.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • March 10, 2026

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Measuring What Matters: Customer, Market & Workforce Metrics

Join us on Mar 18, 2026 at 9PT/12ET to learn how distributors measure customers, markets, and workforce to drive smarter decisions.
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Wholesale Change

Join us on Mar 25, 2026, 9PT/12ET to explore the forces shaping wholesale distribution, from M&A and tech to strategy and leadership.
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Inventory Planning During Uncertain Times

Join us on April 1, 2025 at 9PT/12ET to explore inventory planning strategies that hold up when markets don’t.
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AI News and Gurus: The Show for Intelligent Distributors

Join us on Apr 7, 2026 at 9PT/12ET to explore emerging AI capabilities and practical use cases for distribution leaders.
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AI in Distribution

When AI Threatens Your Core Value Proposition: What Distribution Leaders Can Do Now

Your value proposition is based on a set of market assumptions, and AI has the potential to upend those assumptions.
  • Adriana McLane
  • March 9, 2026
AI in Distribution

How Bad Would an AI Bubble Burst Be for Distributors? 

Are we in an AI bubble? And if so, what happens to distributors if it bursts? 
  • Ian Heller
  • March 3, 2026
Operations

What Distributors Should Do Now Regarding Tariffs

Acting fast is important because there are deadlines for filing protests and lawsuits.
  • Don Davis
  • March 3, 2026

Recent Reports

The State of Distributor Pricing and Costing 

Closing the Execution Gap

Ecommerce Platform Imperatives

State of AI in Distribution 2026

AI in Distribution

How to Make AI a Part of Your Digital Transformation

Consider people, data and infrastructure if you want to leverage AI.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 20, 2024
electrical towers and solar panels
Distribution Sales Strategy

NAED President Wes Smith on Powering Electrical Industry Collaboration

Smith shares NAED’s plans to tackle key electrical industry challenges.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 15, 2024
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Distribution Marketing

Let Your Customers Tell Your Story: The Case for Case Studies

Success stories are an underutilized tool in distribution sales.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • August 15, 2024
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AI in Distribution

The Combined Power of AI and Human Differentiators in Sales

Distributors need AI and the human touch to drive sales.
  • Mike Kunkle
  • August 13, 2024
AI in Distribution

How Distributors Can Use AI and Automation to Optimize Sales & Marketing

Are you taking full advantage of the latest tech tools?
  • Carly Cais
  • August 8, 2024
AI in Distribution

Industry Leaders’ Digital Transformation Lessons Learned

What industry leaders have taken away from their digital transformation journeys.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 2, 2024
Distribution Sales Strategy

Are You Giving Your Sales Reps Data or Insights? There’s a Difference

Empower sales reps with customer insights they can act on immediately.
  • Benj Cohen
  • July 23, 2024
Distribution Sales Strategy

Sales Coaching Excellence is a Competitive Differentiator

Evolve from simple feedback to transform sales management.
  • Mike Kunkle
  • July 23, 2024
AI in Distribution

Panel on AI: Distributors Have Moved from Curiosity and Fear to Action

Top tech leaders share their takeaways from Applied AI for Distributors.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 15, 2024
B2B eCommerce

Transforming eCommerce Operations: How Distributors Can Boost Customer Experience and Operational Efficiency

Get 3 approaches distributors can take to boost customer loyalty online.
  • Dave Bent
  • July 15, 2024
AI in Distribution

How Technology Can Give Your Sales Teams More ‘At-Bats’

The right technology can help sales teams build stronger relationships.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 10, 2024
AI in Distribution

Top Priority for CFOs: Replace Labor with AI Automation

Survey shows most CFOs want to automate tasks performed by employees.
  • Steve Levy
  • July 3, 2024
Distribution Technology

Time is Money: How Technology Can Drive Greater Profitability

Hear tech experts’ take on tangible ways distributors can grow their bottom lines.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 26, 2024
Distribution Marketing

Distributors Lag in Sales Enablement Adoption – And That’s a Good Thing

Learn from earlier sales enablement adopters to create a more effective strategy.
  • Mike Kunkle
  • June 18, 2024
AI in Distribution

Applied AI for Distributors Day 3: Former White House CIO Theresa Payton on Combatting Cybercrime in the Age of AI

Cybersecurity expert provides practical insights on protecting your business from cybercriminals. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 11, 2024
AI in Distribution

How AI Has Improved Order Entry & Other Efficiencies at Millcraft Paper

Millcraft Paper president Travis Mlakar on applying AI for order automation.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 8, 2024
AI in Distribution

Day 2 Takeaways from 2024 Applied AI for Distributors: The Vast Potential of AI + Grainger’s Lessons Learned

Hear about AI’s growing capabilities and potential from AI experts.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 6, 2024
AI in Distribution

Takeaways from 2024 Applied AI for Distributors Day 1: Enter the AI Race and Embrace the Future

Where we are – and where we’re going with AI in distribution.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 5, 2024
Operations

Your Professional Growth is Always Your Responsibility

Strategies to proactively enhance your skills and advance your career.
  • Mark Bray
  • June 4, 2024
Distribution Sales Strategy

Sales Growth Myopia in Distribution

The push for sales growth almost never increases profits.
  • Al Bates
  • May 30, 2024
Distribution Marketing

Should Distributors Have a Customer Success Team?

Customer success is not customer service. Learn about what it is and how to build a team.
  • Mike Kunkle
  • May 28, 2024
AI in Distribution

How AI Will Power 24/7 Customer Service and Tech Support in Distribution

How the new upgraded ChatGPT Omni can change the game for distributors.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • May 21, 2024
AI in Distribution

AI’s Role in the Rise of Personalization in Sales and Marketing

The future of distribution sales and marketing is in the personal touch.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 21, 2024
AI in Distribution

Get Smart, Stay Ahead: The Reality of AI Use for Distributors

Here are 4 facts to know before moving forward with AI.
  • Magnus Meier
  • May 17, 2024
AI in Distribution

With AI, Quick Wins Now Set You Up for Big Wins Down the Road

Quick wins are pivotal in the early stages of AI adoption.
  • Nick Pericle
  • May 16, 2024
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Distribution Technology

Employee Engagement Surveys: You Say That You Have a Great Workplace Culture – Prove It!

Here’s how culture can be measured and communicated to the outside world.
  • Mark Bray
  • May 9, 2024
AI in Distribution

Investing in AI in Distribution? Don’t Make These 7 Mistakes

Like any tool, AI needs a clear purpose.
  • Helen Piña
  • May 8, 2024
Operations

Lohmiller & Company: Driving Efficiency and Growth with Technology, Talent and Culture

Tim Brooks explains how to drive rapid growth and profits with technology, talent and culture.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • May 7, 2024
AI in Distribution

The Hidden Dangers of Unauthorized APIs in Distribution Companies

Shadow APIs can pose serious risks to your business if left unchecked.
  • Brian Hopkins
  • May 7, 2024
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B2B eCommerce

Home Depot’s SRS Acquisition a Wake-Up Call for Distributors: Big Retailers Are Coming for Your Business

Big retailers are making big inroads into distribution.
  • Don Davis
  • May 6, 2024
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