AI in distribution isn’t about having perfect data — it’s about knowing where to start. Here, discover five benchmarks that may signal your business is more AI-ready than you think.
From smarter inspections and technical support to demand planning, sourcing, and inventory optimization, this article by Avnet’s CIO explores how distributors can leverage AI as a true agent of change to drive efficiency, resilience and...
Will robots replace us? AI take our jobs? The answer (at least so far) has been “no.”
AI promises much to distributors — but where does it deliver? Here, a pair of Stanford graduate students reveal the findings of their major industry research project that applies the scientific method to show the...
The investment supports the company’s growing IT and AI strategy and expands its digital capabilities.
InstaLILY raised Series A funding to expand its AI-powered platform that deploys industry-specific virtual workers to automate tasks.
Nucleus is built on decades of NAW and MDM content and research to provide industry-specific answers and insight that members can get today.
Walmart is overhauling its AI strategy by unifying tools into four dedicated AI agents that each have their own focus — customers, employees, engineers and sellers/suppliers.
The Trump administration unveiled a new AI Action Plan outlining over 90 steps to strengthen U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence across innovation, infrastructure and global policy.
A thrilling future awaits wholesale distribution as AI-powered software redefines the industry at a pivotal moment. But vendors will have to play the opportunity right to take advantage. This piece examines how AI providers can...
The industry is facing a perfect storm of eCommerce disruption, global volatility and rising customer expectations. In the first of this two-part series, we explore the root causes threatening legacy models, the risk of standing...
We detail the three-year running results of our survey research into the industry’s AI adoption, including a breakdown of AI activity by company size.
