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AI in Distribution

Inside Sonepar’s AI Strategy: A Conversation with Don Sarno

Don Sarno, Senior VP of Sonepar, discusses how distributors can drive real value from AI.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 4, 2025
B2B eCommerce

Standing Still Isn’t an Option: Brendan Breen Says ISA is a Platform for Transformation

ISA CEO Brendan Breen discusses the impact of digital transformation, talent gaps and tariffs.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • March 27, 2025
B2B eCommerce

Voomi CEO RJ Cilley: Unlocking New Markets with eCommerce in HVAC

Voomi Supply CEO RJ Cilley on the future of ecommerce in HVAC markets.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • February 27, 2025
Wholesale Change Show

What Does It Mean to Be a Wholesale Change Agent?

DSG celebrates 100 episodes with Brian Hopkins, Ron Paulson, Dirk Beveridge and Eric Wessinger. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 26, 2024
Strategy

Turning Data into Action: Alex Chausovsky on What to Expect in 2025

A conversation on inflation, global conditions and what’s coming next.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • October 8, 2024
AI in Distribution

Zoro President Sandy Mattinson on the Value of Distributor Partnerships

How Zoro.com helps distributors succeed online.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 29, 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
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
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
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

Digital Transformation: What’s Ahead for the New BradyPLUS

CMO Ian Gresham talks about the power of BradyIFS + Envoy Solutions.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 15, 2024
Operations

Renata Morgan’s Focus: Bringing 4 Distributors Together Under 1 Banner

How to transform independent distributors into a unified force.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 3, 2024
Operations

Manufacturer Insights: How Distributors Can Strengthen Their Role in Channel Partnerships

How to become more important to channel partners and grow market share.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • March 1, 2024
AI in Distribution

FleetPride Focused on Solving More of Its Customers’ Problems

Customer-centered strategy is driving transformation at FleetPride.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • February 7, 2024
AI in Distribution

AI Done Right: Where Distributors Should Start

How distributors can use AI to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 20, 2023
Operations

Jay Greyson: Distribution PE Expert on Strategy, Succession Planning, Valuation and More

Jay Greyson shares how and why distributors should prepare for an equity event.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 2, 2023
Operations

David Gordon: What’s Fueling Consolidation in the Electrical Distribution Industry

Learn how M&A is changing the electrical channel ecosystem.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • September 28, 2023
Operations

What Every Distributor Should Know About Artificial Intelligence

Klaus Werner shares how distributors can use AI to improve productivity, quality and profitability. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • September 20, 2023
variety-of-wood-flooring
Innovation

Why You Need to Be Intentional About Culture to Drive Growth

Palmer-Donavin CEO Robyn Pollina discusses her views on building a strong company culture.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 13, 2023
Operations

Making M&A a Win-Win for Buyers and Sellers in Distribution

Greenhill & Co.’s Newton Sears shares what buyers and sellers can expect in this market.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 30, 2023

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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

Inside Sonepar’s AI Strategy: A Conversation with Don Sarno

Don Sarno, Senior VP of Sonepar, discusses how distributors can drive real value from AI.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 4, 2025
B2B eCommerce

Standing Still Isn’t an Option: Brendan Breen Says ISA is a Platform for Transformation

ISA CEO Brendan Breen discusses the impact of digital transformation, talent gaps and tariffs.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • March 27, 2025
B2B eCommerce

Voomi CEO RJ Cilley: Unlocking New Markets with eCommerce in HVAC

Voomi Supply CEO RJ Cilley on the future of ecommerce in HVAC markets.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • February 27, 2025
Wholesale Change Show

What Does It Mean to Be a Wholesale Change Agent?

DSG celebrates 100 episodes with Brian Hopkins, Ron Paulson, Dirk Beveridge and Eric Wessinger. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 26, 2024
Strategy

Turning Data into Action: Alex Chausovsky on What to Expect in 2025

A conversation on inflation, global conditions and what’s coming next.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • October 8, 2024
AI in Distribution

Zoro President Sandy Mattinson on the Value of Distributor Partnerships

How Zoro.com helps distributors succeed online.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 29, 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
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
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
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

Digital Transformation: What’s Ahead for the New BradyPLUS

CMO Ian Gresham talks about the power of BradyIFS + Envoy Solutions.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 15, 2024
Operations

Renata Morgan’s Focus: Bringing 4 Distributors Together Under 1 Banner

How to transform independent distributors into a unified force.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 3, 2024
Operations

Manufacturer Insights: How Distributors Can Strengthen Their Role in Channel Partnerships

How to become more important to channel partners and grow market share.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • March 1, 2024
AI in Distribution

FleetPride Focused on Solving More of Its Customers’ Problems

Customer-centered strategy is driving transformation at FleetPride.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • February 7, 2024
AI in Distribution

AI Done Right: Where Distributors Should Start

How distributors can use AI to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 20, 2023
Operations

Jay Greyson: Distribution PE Expert on Strategy, Succession Planning, Valuation and More

Jay Greyson shares how and why distributors should prepare for an equity event.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 2, 2023
Operations

David Gordon: What’s Fueling Consolidation in the Electrical Distribution Industry

Learn how M&A is changing the electrical channel ecosystem.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • September 28, 2023
Operations

What Every Distributor Should Know About Artificial Intelligence

Klaus Werner shares how distributors can use AI to improve productivity, quality and profitability. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • September 20, 2023
variety-of-wood-flooring
Innovation

Why You Need to Be Intentional About Culture to Drive Growth

Palmer-Donavin CEO Robyn Pollina discusses her views on building a strong company culture.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 13, 2023
Operations

Making M&A a Win-Win for Buyers and Sellers in Distribution

Greenhill & Co.’s Newton Sears shares what buyers and sellers can expect in this market.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 30, 2023

Recent Reports

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Closing the Execution Gap

Ecommerce Platform Imperatives

State of AI in Distribution 2026

AI in Distribution

Inside Sonepar’s AI Strategy: A Conversation with Don Sarno

Don Sarno, Senior VP of Sonepar, discusses how distributors can drive real value from AI.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 4, 2025
B2B eCommerce

Standing Still Isn’t an Option: Brendan Breen Says ISA is a Platform for Transformation

ISA CEO Brendan Breen discusses the impact of digital transformation, talent gaps and tariffs.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • March 27, 2025
B2B eCommerce

Voomi CEO RJ Cilley: Unlocking New Markets with eCommerce in HVAC

Voomi Supply CEO RJ Cilley on the future of ecommerce in HVAC markets.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • February 27, 2025
Wholesale Change Show

What Does It Mean to Be a Wholesale Change Agent?

DSG celebrates 100 episodes with Brian Hopkins, Ron Paulson, Dirk Beveridge and Eric Wessinger. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 26, 2024
Strategy

Turning Data into Action: Alex Chausovsky on What to Expect in 2025

A conversation on inflation, global conditions and what’s coming next.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • October 8, 2024
AI in Distribution

Zoro President Sandy Mattinson on the Value of Distributor Partnerships

How Zoro.com helps distributors succeed online.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • August 29, 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
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
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
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

Digital Transformation: What’s Ahead for the New BradyPLUS

CMO Ian Gresham talks about the power of BradyIFS + Envoy Solutions.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 15, 2024
Operations

Renata Morgan’s Focus: Bringing 4 Distributors Together Under 1 Banner

How to transform independent distributors into a unified force.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • April 3, 2024
Operations

Manufacturer Insights: How Distributors Can Strengthen Their Role in Channel Partnerships

How to become more important to channel partners and grow market share.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • March 1, 2024
AI in Distribution

FleetPride Focused on Solving More of Its Customers’ Problems

Customer-centered strategy is driving transformation at FleetPride.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • February 7, 2024
AI in Distribution

AI Done Right: Where Distributors Should Start

How distributors can use AI to achieve greater efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 20, 2023
Operations

Jay Greyson: Distribution PE Expert on Strategy, Succession Planning, Valuation and More

Jay Greyson shares how and why distributors should prepare for an equity event.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • November 2, 2023
Operations

David Gordon: What’s Fueling Consolidation in the Electrical Distribution Industry

Learn how M&A is changing the electrical channel ecosystem.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • September 28, 2023
Operations

What Every Distributor Should Know About Artificial Intelligence

Klaus Werner shares how distributors can use AI to improve productivity, quality and profitability. 
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • September 20, 2023
variety-of-wood-flooring
Innovation

Why You Need to Be Intentional About Culture to Drive Growth

Palmer-Donavin CEO Robyn Pollina discusses her views on building a strong company culture.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • July 13, 2023
Operations

Making M&A a Win-Win for Buyers and Sellers in Distribution

Greenhill & Co.’s Newton Sears shares what buyers and sellers can expect in this market.
  • Distribution Strategy Group
  • June 30, 2023
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