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Why Your ERP Is Now a Liability, Not an Asset
Those who wait won’t just miss out on growth — they will soon start to lose loyal customers.
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Technology & Software
IBC Launches Technical Services Platform
The buying group named a longtime Epicor veteran to lead the effort.
April 6, 2026
Business Technology
F.W. Webb Launches New Mobile App
The company said the app aims to be “an expansion of the F.W. Webb customer experience.”
March 31, 2026
Technology & Software
White House Blueprint Calls for Light Touch on AI Regulations
The framework outlines a half-dozen guiding principles for lawmakers.
March 23, 2026
Technology & Software
Most Warehouses Unable to Property Respond to Disruptions, Supply Chain Execs Say
Just over half also said their automation systems are unprepared to deal with unforeseen changes.
March 5, 2026
Technology & Software
Margin Erosion and the Technology Imperative for Distributors
Understanding the root causes of margin erosion is the first step toward addressing it.
March 2, 2026
Top Headlines
Empower Tomorrow’s Distribution Workforce With a Modern Business Platform
June 29, 2026
Manufacturing’s Biggest Shift in Decades Is Happening in the Cloud
June 19, 2026
Trump Tried to Block State AI Regulations, but Some Are Forging Ahead
June 16, 2026
Anthropic Urges Coordination to Allow for AI 'Pause' If Risks Grow
June 8, 2026
Executive Order Moves Toward Vetting Top AI Models for National Security Risks
June 4, 2026
The Hidden Pitfalls of AI Integration in Manufacturing
May 29, 2026
Amazon Touts 'Major Expansion' with ChatGPT-Maker OpenAI
April 29, 2026
Stolen Credentials Surge as More Cybercriminals are Logging In vs. Breaking In
April 28, 2026
Why Some Workers Are Embracing AI While Others Won't Use It
April 24, 2026
SugarCRM Announces New Name
April 16, 2026
Iranian Cyber Actors Still Targeting U.S. Industrial Sector
April 9, 2026
Security Breach: The Bad Guy's Different Set of Rules
April 3, 2026
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Fixing Congested/Underutilized Loading Docks
Carriers are not the main cause of this problem. Here’s what’s really happening.
June 22, 2026
Technology & Software
Proton.ai Officially Launches Distribution Cloud Platform
The suite includes CRM, PIM and e-commerce solutions, as well as a forthcoming quote and order tool.
March 18, 2026
Business Technology
Security Breach: Analyzing, Responding to the Inevitable Uptick in Iranian Cyberattacks
Regardless of where the missiles hit, U.S. domestic manufacturers are a primary target.
March 5, 2026
Technology & Software
Some Companies Tie Layoffs to AI, but the Reality Is More Complicated
Many economists are skeptical about AI-driven job replacement.
February 3, 2026
Technology & Software
Sonepar Implements Automated Systems at Codale’s Las Vegas Hub
The electrical distributor partnered with Kardex at its new facility.
January 29, 2026
Technology & Software
A Practical Guide to WMS Selection for Distributors
A consultant and longtime industry veteran on what to prioritize.
January 23, 2026
Technology & Software
Distribution ERP Developer Savance Acquired by U.K. Firm
Savance says its platform was “created specifically for customers in wholesale distribution.”
January 22, 2026
Business Technology
B2B E-Commerce Attacks Surge During Holiday Season
Attackers prepared months in advance, leveraging tools to scale across multiple platforms and geographies.
December 4, 2025
Business Technology
Security Breach: Speaking the Right Language
Understanding the plant floor will be key in combatting AI-fueled social engineering attacks.
December 3, 2025
Business Technology
Security Breach: People Are Not the Biggest Risk
Former tank commander on the rise of ransomware gangs, his favorite joke about OT, and being a wet blanket.
November 13, 2025
Business Technology
Military Vets Embrace a New Battlefield
They're defending U.S. manufacturing from new and evolving threats, and we need more of them.
November 11, 2025
Business Technology
Security Breach: Using AI to Stay Ahead of the Hack
Ironically, the key is making people a bigger part of key processes and plans.
September 18, 2025
Business Technology
The Million-Dollar Manufacturing Disconnect
Safety, quality and output can all be improved with better communication strategies, and the ROI is real.
May 26, 2025
Business Technology
The Importance of Maintaining Data Accuracy
Accuracy, efficiency and compliance lead the list of reasons to focus on data management.
January 6, 2025
Business Technology
Resilience Is the Best Weapon Against Ransomware
Even though high-profile attacks are more common, security leaders may not realize their true impact.
December 19, 2024