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SUMMARY:AI News and Gurus: Strategic Insights Lead From Google
DESCRIPTION:Artificial intelligence is accelerating change across the B2B landscape. Join us for an in-depth session with Patricia Velázquez\, Educational Strategy and Insights Lead at Google\, as she breaks down newly released 2025 B2B research and shares how leading companies are adapting their sales\, marketing and customer experience strategies. \nPatricia will explore the trends shaping the next wave of digital commerce and what distributors can do now to stay ahead. This session gives you clear guidance on where AI is making an impact and how data driven insights are reshaping the competitive field. \nWhat You Will Learn \n\nKey takeaways from Google’s newest B2B research for 2025\n• How market leaders are applying AI to strengthen customer engagement\n• Emerging trends influencing buyer expectations and digital behavior\n• Practical steps distributors can take to modernize and differentiate\n• Insights on how the competitive landscape is shifting in real time\n\nWho Should Attend \n\nDistribution executives responsible for strategy and growth\n• Sales and marketing leaders focused on digital performance\n• Technology and data leaders evaluating AI opportunities\n• Anyone shaping customer experience\, analytics or modernization efforts\n\nReserve your spot today and gain a clearer view of how AI and B2B trends are evolving. Register now to access the insights you need to guide your next steps.
URL:https://archive.distributionstrategy.com/event/ai-news-and-gurus-educational-strategy-and-insights-lead/
CATEGORIES:AI News & Gurus
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SUMMARY:Breakthroughs in Warehouse and Logistics Technology
DESCRIPTION:Explore how leading companies are transforming warehouse and logistics operations with technology\, automation\, and innovative processes. In this session\, executives will share real-world strategies\, measurable business outcomes\, and emerging tools that are driving efficiency\, accuracy\, and speed in today’s supply chains—from yard to dock\, from forklift to floor\, from planning to execution. \nKey Takeaways: \n\nSee what’s possible now: Learn how data\, automation\, and AI are reshaping warehouse and logistics performance—from real-time visibility to predictive operations.\nDiscover practical wins: Hear how distributors and their partners are using connected assets\, telematics\, and WMS integration to cut costs\, improve safety\, and boost throughput.\nBridge the human + machine gap: Understand how successful organizations align people\, process\, and technology to make automation and analytics work in real environments.\nScale with confidence: Identify the systems\, data architectures\, and change-management steps that turn pilot projects into enterprise-wide improvements.\nPrepare for what’s next: Gain insights into upcoming innovations—AI-driven decision support\, digital twins\, and electrification—that will define the next decade of distribution logistics.\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis program is designed for supply chain executives\, warehouse managers\, logistics professionals\, technology leaders\, and anyone responsible for operations\, fulfillment\, or distribution strategy. \nRegister Today\nJoin us to gain actionable insights and practical strategies that you can apply immediately to optimize your warehouse and logistics operations.
URL:https://archive.distributionstrategy.com/event/breakthroughs-in-warehouse-and-logistics-technology/
CATEGORIES:On-Demand Program
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SUMMARY:How Midsize Distributors Leverage Technology to Compete
DESCRIPTION:Midsize distributors are closing the gap with larger competitors by modernizing core systems\, automating processes and applying data more intelligently. In this session\, technology partners who work with distributors will discuss how they enable operations to become more agile\, efficient and growth-oriented. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nHow a distribution-specific ERP platform — such as Epicor’s solution tailored for distribution workflows — gives visibility into inventory\, logistics\, pricing and analytics to drive smarter decision-making.\nPractical ways to connect systems across sales\, operations and finance using expert consulting and industry best-practices (for example Cognitus’ work in wholesale/distribution transformation).\nProven steps for successful technology deployment and team adoption in the midsize distribution environment — including change-management\, phased rollouts and KPI tracking.\nWhich KPIs matter most when measuring transformation success in distribution: speed\, cost\, margin and service\, and how to align those with your digital roadmap.\n\nWho should attend: \n\nTechnology and operations leaders driving modernization initiatives\nExecutives seeking to optimize performance through digital transformation\nBusiness and finance leaders focused on scalable\, data-driven growth\n\nWhy attend:\nHear from solution-providers whose work enables distributors to transform their technology backbone into competitive advantage. You’ll leave with actionable insights\, real-world strategies and a clearer path to modernizing your architecture\, streamlining operations and achieving measurable results. Register today and begin shaping the digital roadmap that will allow a midsize distributor to compete like the big players.
URL:https://archive.distributionstrategy.com/event/how-midsize-distributors-leverage-technology-to-compete/
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SUMMARY:AI for Distributors: 2025 Review and 2026 Preview
DESCRIPTION:Real Use Cases and What’s Coming Next \nThis session highlights the most effective AI examples distributors put into practice in 2025 and provides a clear look at the capabilities gaining traction for 2026. The discussion draws from our webinars\, AI News & Gurus episodes\, and direct conversations with distributors to show how companies improved efficiency\, sales productivity\, pricing\, and customer experience with AI they are using today. \nYou’ll also see early insights from the new State of AI in Distribution survey\, offering a forward-looking view of the tools and approaches distributors expect to adopt next year. \nWhat you’ll learn: \n\nPractical AI use cases distributors deployed successfully in 2025.\nExamples of automation in sales\, operations\, pricing\, and service.\nEarly findings from the 2026 State of AI.\nAI capabilities distributors plan to implement next.\nHow leadership teams are preparing for next year’s roadmap.\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis session is ideal for distributor executives\, sales and operations leaders\, pricing and analytics teams\, technology and digital leaders\, and anyone responsible for planning next year’s strategy and roadmap.
URL:https://archive.distributionstrategy.com/event/ai-for-distributors-2025-review-and-2026-preview/
CATEGORIES:On-Demand Program
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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.
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CATEGORIES:AI News & Gurus
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