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SUMMARY:Technology Leader Panel: Understanding the New Wave of eCommerce Technology
DESCRIPTION:Emerging technologies and increased customer expectations are reshaping B2B ecommerce for distributors in 2024.  \nJoin us for this expert panel discussion on Feb. 7 at 9 PT/12 ET on what the next wave of B2B ecommerce technology will look like\, including technologies that drive greater personalization\, prioritize seamless omnichannel integration and increase visibility into future buying behaviors.  \nArtificial intelligence (AI)-powered functionality is top of mind for many distributors as they explore ways to build powerful digital capabilities at scale. We’ll talk about new ways to help your customers find what they need through voice and visual search. New technologies are also enabling greater operational efficiency for distributors selling online\, including inventory management\, product data and logistics.  \nOur panel will share the latest in B2B ecommerce and how distributors can evaluate and prioritize these tools for their own businesses. The goal is to enable a better customer experience across the board – increasing customer engagement\, solidifying customer loyalty and satisfaction\, and growing wallet share.
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SUMMARY:Distribution Leader Panel: How Distributors are Building AI Capabilities
DESCRIPTION:Don’t drown in AI information overload – instead\, attend a discussion with distribution executives who will share how they’re taking steps to build a foundation of technology\, people and processes to ensure they can leverage AI long into the future.  \nThey’ll also share where they’ve already found wins. You’ll learn how they’re planning to use AI to improve sales effectiveness\, target marketing\, improve ecommerce performance and drive operational efficiencies.  \nYou won’t want to miss this session\, when your peers will share their successes – and lessons learned – so far with AI as an emerging tool for their businesses. Join us Feb. 14 at 9 PT / 12 ET. 
URL:https://archive.distributionstrategy.com/event/distribution-leader-panel-how-distributors-are-building-ai-expertise/
CATEGORIES:On-Demand Program
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SUMMARY:Wholesale Change: The New BradyPLUS\, featuring Chief Marketing Officer Ian Gresham
DESCRIPTION:BradyIFS + Envoy Solutions\, a national distributor of janitorial-sanitation\, foodservice disposables and industrial packaging products\, just unveiled their new name: BradyPLUS. The new corporate identity follows the October 2023 merger of the two companies and is a step toward realizing the company’s priority of operating as one.   \nGet an inside view of the rebranded distributor’s story when we welcome BradyPLUS Chief Marketing Officer Ian Gresham to the Wholesale Change show on Feb. 21 at 9 PT/12 ET. His specialty in marketing\, omnichannel strategy and corporate communications is critical in a time of transformation for the merged organization.   \nHosts Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein will talk with Gresham about:  \n\nThe power of the combined distributors and their member companies \nHow BradyPLUS will leverage data to understand customers better \nBuilding a digital experience to enable more efficient buying \nHow the distributor balances digital with in-person expertise and value-added services \n\nRegister to attend live and ask Gresham questions\, or get the link to watch on-demand. 
URL:https://archive.distributionstrategy.com/event/wholesale-change-21/
CATEGORIES:Wholesale Change Show
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SUMMARY:The 4 Pillars of Profit Improvement
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive webcast on “The 4 Pillars of Profit Improvement” with Dr. Albert Bates\, a luminary in the field of distribution profitability. In this timely presentation\, Dr. Bates will delve into the remarkable surge in profitability levels within the distribution sector\, where profit margins have soared from a historical 3.0% to an unprecedented 5.0% and beyond in the past two years.  \nThis session promises to be a celebration of success while also addressing the looming challenge: sustaining these profit levels as the economic landscape shifts.  \nDr. Bates will dissect the critical role inflation has played in driving profits to new heights\, a factor often viewed with disdain yet undeniable in its impact. Through a detailed examination\, participants will gain insights into the mechanics of inflation-driven profitability and the lag in expense increases that has temporarily buoyed profits.  \nMore importantly\, this webcast will pivot to the strategic actions necessary to maintain and potentially elevate profit margins in changing economic conditions. Dr. Bates introduces the “4 Pillars of Profit Improvement\,” a pragmatic framework designed for distributors to navigate the competitive tumult and secure enduring profitability. Each pillar – Sales Growth\, Gross Margin\, Payroll Expenses\, and Non-payroll Expenses – will be explored in depth\, offering attendees a comprehensive blueprint for profit planning. 
URL:https://archive.distributionstrategy.com/event/the-4-pillars-of-profit-improvement/
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