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Prokeep Launches Distributor Order Automation With AI-Powered Quoting

February 10, 2026 by Chuck Labow Leave a Comment

Prokeep Order Automation platform turning customer messages into ERP-ready quotes for distributors

Distributors talk a lot about speed.  Faster quotes.  Faster answers.  Faster fulfillment.  But the gap between talking about speed and actually building it into the quoting workflow is still wide at most branches.  Prokeep is trying to close that gap with a new distributor order automation platform that uses AI to convert incoming customer messages into ERP-ready quotes, and … [Read more...] about Prokeep Launches Distributor Order Automation With AI-Powered Quoting

AI Adoption in Distribution: How Leadership and the Right Partner Drive Lasting Change

November 14, 2025 by Chuck Labow Leave a Comment

AI adoption in distribution showing leader at top of staircase guiding team through transformation stages from foundation technology selection through implementation rollout to team buy-in

The distribution industry is at an inflection point.  Tariffs, labor shortages, and margin pressure are reshaping how companies compete, while AI adoption in distribution is changing how work gets done.  The challenge is no longer whether to adopt AI, but how to implement it in a way that delivers immediate results and builds lasting competitive advantage. In this article, … [Read more...] about AI Adoption in Distribution: How Leadership and the Right Partner Drive Lasting Change

How Far Off “Typical” Are Your Processes? And What Is It Costing You?

November 6, 2025 by Chuck Labow Leave a Comment

Infor processes at Velocity Days event

Last week I had the opportunity the Infor Velocity Days event held in Orlando. Overall, I was very impressed with the quality of the information presented and the knowledge that the guest speakers brought to the table.  Two sessions that really resonated with me dealt with the question How far off of typical are your processes, and The Hidden Cost of Customizing Your ERP … [Read more...] about How Far Off “Typical” Are Your Processes? And What Is It Costing You?

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