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AI in Distribution

AI in Distribution: A Reality Check Before You Commit the Budget

April 21, 2026 by Chuck Labow Leave a Comment

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The conversation around AI in distribution has moved past the pilot stage.  Budgets are being committed, vendors are promising transformation, and the stakes on getting it right are higher than ever.  Justin Johnson, founder and CEO of Motivate, offers a practical reality check for distributors weighing where AI actually moves the needle and where it just creates motion without … [Read more...] about AI in Distribution: A Reality Check Before You Commit the Budget

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

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