Inventory & Supply Chain Management
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Distributors Accelerate AI Deployment Across Supply Chain Operations
Among the use cases drawing the most capital and attention, demand forecasting and inventory planning are at the top
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Bluon Launches PartsConnect to Link HVAC Technicians With Local Distributor Inventory
The feature draws on Bluon’s database of more than 30 million unique model numbers spanning more than 240 original equipment manufacturers/
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Distributors Expand Regional Fulfillment Centers
Across verticals, the expansion activity reflects a consistent strategy: distributors are building larger, strategically located facilities to improve delivery speed and service levels in contractor-driven end markets.
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Chemical Ingredients Distributor Palmer Holland Appoints a CEO
Tim Skufca joined Palmer Holland in October 2025 as chief strategy officer, where he led strategic planning and mergers and acquisitions.
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Gordon Food Service to Upgrade Forecasting, Replenishment Across 185 Locations
Gordon Food Service is one of the largest foodservice distributors in North America, supplying food and related products to restaurants, healthcare providers, schools, and other institutional customers.
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Tariffs, Metals Costs Keep Pressure on MRO Distributors
The current environment does not reflect a collapse in industrial demand. Instead, it reflects a tightening in the economics of distribution.
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U.S. Services Growth Slows in March as Cost Pressures Surge, ISM Says
The contraction in employment signals growing caution among businesses, including distributor customers.
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Rensa Filtration Acquires Air Filters Northwest, Expands Distribution and Service Network
The acquisition reflects ongoing consolidation in filtration distribution and rising demand for local service capabilities alongside product supply.
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Wholesale Jobs Slide in March as Data Points to Softer Demand for Distributors
After several years of demand volatility tied to inflation, tariffs and supply chain disruption, many distributors have moved into a more defensive operating posture.
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IWDC Member Spend Surpasses $400 Million in 2025
The results point to continued growth among independent welding and gas distributors using cooperative purchasing and shared programs to expand scale and capabilities.