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SUMMARY:AI News and Gurus: The Show for Intelligent Distributors
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to your unfair advantage in the AI arms race where strategic intelligence beats information overload. Distribution Strategy Group presents the essential series that cuts through the AI noise and delivers actionable insights for wholesale distributors. \nShow Format: \n\nAI Pulse Check: The critical AI developments are worth your attention. We sifted through hundreds\, so you don’t have to.\nIndustry Gurus Unplugged: Distribution leaders share real-world AI wins and lessons learned.\nTech Guru Spotlight: Technology leaders bring to light the AI solutions that move the needle in sales\, operations and customer experience.\nEmerging Blueprint: Our hosts identify the emerging AI trends poised to reshape how wholesale distributors create competitive advantage. Great for boardrooms and dinner parties.\n\nOur expert hosts Brian Hopkins and Brooks Hamilton bring together distribution knowledge and technical expertise to help you identify the competitive edge while competitors struggle to separate hype from reality.
URL:https://archive.distributionstrategy.com/event/ai-news-and-gurus-the-show-for-intelligent-distributors-7/
CATEGORIES:AI News & Gurus
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SUMMARY:Using State of the Art Analytics to Understand Performance
DESCRIPTION:Join a select group of technology leaders as they reveal how advanced analytics is reshaping performance management and strategic decision making. In this live panel you’ll get real stories\, proven approaches\, and fresh ideas you can bring into your organization immediately. \nKey Takeaways \n\nUnderstand which analytic models and tools are yielding tangible performance impact.\nLearn how to embed analytics into operational workflows and decision loops.\nDiscover best practices for analytics governance\, data integration\, and adoption.\nMap a roadmap for evolving your analytics maturity.\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis panel is ideal if you are a senior technology leader\, analytics leader\, data architect\, or executive responsible for leveraging analytics to improve outcomes. You will gain insights whether you are building from scratch or scaling an existing analytics stack.
URL:https://archive.distributionstrategy.com/event/using-state-of-the-art-analytics-to-understand-performance/
CATEGORIES:On-Demand Program
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SUMMARY:Data-Driven Transformation: From Chaos to Competitive Advantage
DESCRIPTION:Forward-thinking distributors are using intelligent automation and data transformation to turn operational complexity into strategic strength. Join our expert panel to learn how leading companies are using AI and integrated solutions to create real business impact. \nYou will learn: \n\nHow AI can automate time-consuming sales processes such as RFQ handling and order entry\, allowing your team to focus on high-value customer relationships\nHow AI-native product content systems can turn messy supplier data into compelling\, high-converting product experiences\nHow integrated enterprise solutions can align your technology ecosystem to boost productivity and efficiency\nPractical approaches to digital transformation that deliver measurable improvements in accuracy\, profitability\, and growth\n\nThis conversation will give you a clear understanding of how data-driven strategies can help your organization move faster\, serve customers better\, and compete more effectively in a changing market.
URL:https://archive.distributionstrategy.com/event/data-driven-transformation-from-chaos-to-competitive-advantage/
CATEGORIES:On-Demand Program
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SUMMARY:From Order to Insight: Optimizing the Customer Journey
DESCRIPTION:As businesses grow more complex\, technology leaders face increasing pressure to align digital infrastructure with both productivity and profitability goals. In this panel discussion\, senior technology executives will share how they are modernizing operations\, streamlining data flows\, and creating more responsive customer experiences. \nThey will offer practical lessons in automation\, discuss how they navigate the challenges of systems integration and team alignment\, and reveal what it really takes to lead sustainable digital transformation in today’s competitive landscape. \nJoin us to learn: \n\nHow leading companies are optimizing the customer journey through technology\nWhere automation delivers the most value and efficiency\nHow to address integration challenges across systems and teams\nStrategies for building resilient\, high-performance digital environments\nLessons from leaders driving real transformation in commerce\, operations\, and customer engagement\n\nWho Should Attend:\nThis program is designed for senior executives and decision-makers responsible for shaping digital strategy\, including CIOs\, CTOs\, VPs of Technology\, Digital Transformation Leaders\, IT Directors\, Operations Executives\, and anyone focused on optimizing the customer journey through technology.
URL:https://archive.distributionstrategy.com/event/from-order-to-insight-optimizing-the-customer-journey/
CATEGORIES:On-Demand Program
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SUMMARY:Inside Chadwell Supply: How a Great Culture Drives Great Business
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Chadwell Supply’s extraordinary culture fuels top-tier customer satisfaction\, engagement\, and financial success. \nIn this episode of Wholesale Change\, hosts Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein sit down with Mark Chadwell\, CEO of Chadwell Supply\, to explore how a clear set of core values has turned this company into a customer experience powerhouse. \nChadwell Supply isn’t just one of the largest privately owned multifamily suppliers — it’s a company where culture isn’t a poster on the wall\, it’s a business strategy. Their commitment to people has earned them industry-leading Net Promoter Scores (NPS)\, exceptional employee engagement\, and growth that outpaces much larger competitors. \nIf you’re a leader in distribution looking to connect culture to results\, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nHow Chadwell Supply’s core values translate into everyday behaviors that delight customers\nThe link between employee engagement and financial performance.\nHow to build a company culture that attracts and retains top talent.\nWhat other distributors can learn from Chadwell’s leadership approach.\nWhy great culture isn’t just an HR initiative — it’s a competitive advantage.\n\nWhy You Should Listen:\nMark Chadwell brings decades of leadership experience and a genuine passion for helping people succeed. Under his guidance\, Chadwell Supply has become a benchmark for excellence in both culture and customer experience.
URL:https://archive.distributionstrategy.com/event/inside-chadwell-supply-how-a-great-culture-drives-great-business/
CATEGORIES:On-Demand Program
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SUMMARY:Economy and Geopolitics: Key Insights for Distribution Leaders in 2026
DESCRIPTION:Despite all the uncertainty and volatility around geopolitical events and trade and tax policy\, the US economy weathered 2025 relatively well. Now that the One Big Beautiful Bill Act has been signed into law and President Trump’s reciprocal tariffs on America’s trade partners are in effect\, can a similar performance be expected in 2026? \n  \nThe world of geopolitics is constantly changing\, often with significant ramifications. As we transition to a multipolar world\, there are shifting global alliances and multiple hot spots around the world\, not to mention tariffs\, sanctions\, trade embargoes and many other disruptive forces at work. All of this impacts policy and the business landscape – sometimes directly and sometimes indirectly. There are financial\, operational\, strategic\, and market implications that business leaders and key decision makers must be aware of to successfully navigate the evolving geopolitical environment. \n  \nOn the economic front\, the latest available data suggests growth\, and the labor market\, are decelerating while inflation continues to ramp up. The FED is lowering interest rates\, but the government shutdown has prevented new data releases for over a month\, leading to uncertainty about whether the trend will continue.  Will we see a boost to investment and a rebound in confidence\, or will the malaise intensify into next year? \n  \nThis presentation will assess the current macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape and deliver practical and actionable advice designed to help distribution industry leaders plan for the future. \n  \nAttendees will walk away from the session with the following insights: \n  \n\nAn objective assessment of time-sensitive economic indicators such as business investment\, inflation\, interest rates\, and the impact of tariffs.\nConcrete advice on how to navigate the current economic and geopolitical climate and plan for the future\, with a particular focus on tactical advice.\nRisk management and flexible scenario planning strategies and tools to help you make informed decisions in an uncertain world.
URL:https://archive.distributionstrategy.com/event/economy-and-geopolitics-key-insights-for-distribution-leaders-in-2026/
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