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AI is becoming increasingly practical and intuitive. Established systems like Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) are embedding AI directly into business processes, boosting efficiency while reducing costs.

Launching AI strategies from within an ERP system makes it easier to reap the benefits of AI without the complexity of lengthy, expensive integrations. Whether you’re just starting out with AI or already innovating around this emerging technology, this guide will help you strategize effectively, embrace new possibilities, and answer important questions about the advantages of AI in the landscape of building supply.

Embracing innovation is not just an option—it’s a necessity. The key to unlocking your business’s full potential lies in combining cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) within your Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.

The cloud ERP market is projected to soar at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18% by 2030. Keeping pace with this evolution, 52% of businesses are already harnessing AI in their ERP to supercharge important decision-making processes.

Download this eBook to revolutionize your business and ERP system with the power of cloud and AI. You’ll discover the benefits these technologies bring to the table, from increased agility and scalability to streamlined operations and enhanced customer experiences.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the building supply industry. By taking the time to explore this guide, you’re already positioning yourself to move ahead of the knowledge curve.

While 85% of executives intend to increase their investment in AI, the path to AI adoption isn’t always clear. Recent studies show that 40% of companies are still in the AI exploration phase, held back by a lack of clear guidance and strategic planning.

This guide aims to bridge that gap in four actionable stages:

• Developing a clear vision for AI adoption
• Creating your AI game plan
• Rolling out effective AI strategies
• Using AI safely in the short- and long-term

This whitepaper explores the transformative impact of data-driven strategies in distribution businesses. It outlines seven major challenges distributors face, including the assignment of data management responsibilities and the integration of technology, and offers practical solutions to overcome these barriers. The emphasis is on the necessity of advanced analytics and cultivating a supportive data-driven culture to enhance operational efficiency and strategic decision-making.

For professionals interested in leveraging data to enhance distribution processes and achieve competitive advantages, the full whitepaper provides detailed guidance and actionable insights. Readers are encouraged to download the document to explore comprehensive strategies for adopting data-driven practices in their operations.

Go Beyond Baseline Features to Differentiate Your Business

If you’re evaluating multiple ERPs, you’ll want to read this guide to develop your must-have requirements and selection criteria. What do you need now? What will you need for the future? Develop a roadmap for your company and find out how to choose the right vendor to achieve your growth objectives. Get started now: learn the top ten must-have ERP capabilities and determine the right solution for your company.

You know it’s a big deal – it could improve efficiency, productivity, cybersecurity and decision-making. But if you’re like many distributors, you haven’t jumped in. In this white paper, “Accelerating AI Adoption: A Practical Guide for Distributors”, you’ll learn why others aren’t adopting AI yet, the 4 common myths about AI in Distribution, real-life use cases, and steps to take to embrace AI.

Bonus: Includes an “AI Implementation Roadmap Checklist” and a worksheet to help you plan your first AI initiative.

Go Beyond Baseline Features to Differentiate Your Business

If you’re evaluating multiple ERPs, you’ll want to read this guide to develop your must-have requirements and selection criteria. What do you need now? What will you need for the future? Develop a roadmap for your company and find out how to choose the right vendor to achieve your growth objectives. Get started now: learn the top ten must-have ERP capabilities and determine the right solution for your company.

You know it’s a big deal – it could improve efficiency, productivity, cybersecurity and decision-making. But if you’re like many distributors, you haven’t jumped in. In this white paper, “Accelerating AI Adoption: A Practical Guide for Distributors”, you’ll learn why others aren’t adopting AI yet, the 4 common myths about AI in Distribution, real-life use cases, and steps to take to embrace AI.

Bonus: Includes an “AI Implementation Roadmap Checklist” and a worksheet to help you plan your first AI initiative.

Technology, supply chains, economic uncertainty—these issues define manufacturing today. So, what do frontline factory workers really think about them?

In this report, 600 frontline workers respond to questions about upskilling, technology, and workplace morale. Findings include:

• 39% say their company is “very modern.”
• 45% say morale at their company is high.
• 70% say their company is prioritizing upskilling.

Access the report to get all the insights, including actionable takeaways for manufacturing leaders.

Economic uncertainty has significantly elevated the importance of the CFO, according to a recent survey from IDC. Today's CFOs are responsible for enforcing financial discipline, capitalizing on new technology like AI, and managing costs efficiently—all while seeking answers to the big questions:

• Which tech helps us better understand our numbers?
• How can we improve profitability?
• How will we drive growth?

Access this white paper to learn how CFOs became strategic leaders—and what they're doing to enable business success.

In modern manufacturing, the ability to satisfy one-off customer needs without disrupting daily processes is critical. With Epicor Kinetic, manufacturers can maintain ERP flexibility through a feature called “part-on-the-fly.”

Access this eBook to learn how part-on-the-fly can help you stay agile and increase efficiency in a fast-moving, dynamic manufacturing environment.

To optimize performance in a digital world, manufacturers need scalable ERP solutions that can meet day-to-day needs while controlling key processes—without added complexity or cost. The right ERP solutions can help you:

• Reduce risk and promote greater business continuity.
• Transform workforces to deliver a competitive advantage.
• Provide the scalability needed to help ensure growth.

Access this eBook now to learn how to build a strong foundation for the future growth.

Can you locate your inventory when you need it? Many distributors tell us they can’t, at least easily. From overstocking to inadequate tracking methods, problems with inventory can wreak havoc on your ability to deliver a stellar experience for customers as well as the company’s bottom line. In this white paper, you’ll discover the impact of poor inventory management on your business, what you can do to improve processes, and how the right technology can assist you in overcoming these challenges.

A recent study by Modern Distribution Management showed that AI is playing a pivotal role in the data management practices of distributors, enabling them to navigate the complexities of data with precision and agility.

Today, many distributors are adopting a data-first approach, layering in AI for added wins like reducing excess inventory by 20% and increasing sales by 15%. Are there challenges to becoming a data-driven distributor? You bet. Find out what your peers experienced and gain from their insights.

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You probably have plenty of data. But can you access it, in the right format, at the right time?

Many distributors can’t – which means they’re losing the “insight advantage” that data-infused companies have. To become a “data-driven distributor” capable of using data into a powerful growth engine for your company, this actionable guide is the place to start. It outlines seven key challenges preventing companies from effectively collecting, organizing, analyzing, and acting on data, and share practical advice on how to overcome these roadblocks.