Newly launched startup Lantern uses machine learning to help distributors forecast demand and optimize purchasing decisions — aiming to reduce excess inventory and improve fill rates for a distribution sector still reliant on spreadsheets and...
The startup said the funding will accelerate development of its product suite — including its AI voice technology which manages inbound/outbound calls.
AI-powered growth platform Proton.ai and recently launched inside sales consulting firm Revenue Optics have partnered on a shared mission to solve what the companies say is the distribution industry’s outdated inside sales model. The partnership...
Packer said the project represents a key step in the company’s broader AI roadmap, which aims to expand automation and digital tools across the company.
Amazon Business has unveiled a new suite of generative-AI tools designed to help organizations better manage spend, automate purchasing and uncover savings. We cover the key details, how they align with broader tech vendor trends...
Straight from the company’s technology and procurement leader, we explore how the $8 billion MRO and automation distributor built a culture of accountability and collaboration to vet and execute its digital initiatives.
The launch of new agentic AI-powered software aims to redefine procurement for distributors, automating supplier onboarding and invoices directly inside CRM. The result: simpler tech stacks, faster operations and new opportunities to strengthen supplier and...
Distributors clinging to outdated ERP systems may think they’re avoiding risk, but the hidden costs of inaction keep adding up. This piece examines how legacy technology erodes visibility, agility and margins, and how taking a...
AI adoption in distribution isn’t just a technology story — it’s a leadership story and one that centers on partnerships. SRS Distribution’s collaboration with InstaLILY demonstrates the power of approaching AI not as a transactional...
Two Stanford MBAs took a two-year deep dive into researching AI use in wholesale distribution — conducting 200+ executive interviews with industry leaders. Their takeaway: distributors are not only ready for AI, they’re eager for...
Coming in late 2026, Oracle’s NetSuite Next ERP includes embedded conversational intelligence, agentic workflows and natural language search capabilities.
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.
