Procurement & Sourcing
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Amazon Business Activates AI Controls to Speed and Govern Corporate Purchasing
The capabilities, first announced Nov. 12 at the Amazon Business Reshape conference, are now active for select U.S. users.
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Salesforce Unveils Agentforce Commerce as AI Purchasing Surges
For distributors the Salesforce update is a big indicator that digital commerce is moving B2B into AI-native environments.
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Amazon Business’ AI Expansion at Reshape 2025 Tightens Procurement
For distributors, the takeaway is direct: competing in this environment requires deeper integration with customers.
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Imports Drop, Inventories Hold: U.S. Trade Gap Narrows Sharply in August
For distributors, the data highlights a shift away from the stockpiling seen during the height of supply chain disruptions.
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Core & Main to Acquire Canada Waterworks, Expanding Canadian Operations
Founded in 2014, Canada Waterworks supplies contractors and municipalities with water, wastewater, and storm drainage solutions.
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QXO Hires Former Walmart Exec to Lead Procurement
While at Walmart Michael DeWitt oversaw $10 billion in annual purchasing across 18 countries.
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Mathnasium Taps Amazon Business to Centralize Purchasing Across 1,000 U.S. Centers
The deal underscores Amazon Business’s increasing penetration in education and other verticals traditionally served by distributors.
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US Foods Details Progress on Emissions and Product Sourcing
US Foods reduced injury and accident rates by 19% compared to 2023 and delivered 70,000 individual development opportunities.
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Sonepar Appoints a President of Robertson Electric Amid Leadership Shifts in Canada
The leadership changes also include the departure of George McClean, former president of Sonepar Canada, who is leaving the company to pursue other opportunities.
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Lowe’s Expands Digital Marketplace to Streamline Procurement for Contractors
The marketplace model gives Lowe’s the flexibility to quickly test new categories, respond to regional needs, and manage product availability in real-time.