Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution Podcast
Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution is the weekly podcast sponsored by LeadSmart Technologies that takes a deep dive into the topics impacting manufacturers, wholesale distribution, independent sales agents, and the global wholesale supply chain.
Hosted by Kevin Brown, a 30-year veteran of wholesale distribution, and Tom Burton, a recognized thought leader in SaaS platforms for distributors, each episode reveals a unique perspective and valuable information about wholesale distribution. Debuting in February 2023, the ATHIWD podcast springboards from Kevin & Tom's popular LinkedIn and Facebook Live shows, bringing their industry insights to a wider audience.
Whether it's M&A, SaaS and cloud computing, B2B e-Commerce or supply chain issues, we peel back the onion into the topics that impact your business most.
Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution Podcast
How Nearshoring, Digital Transformation, & AI Are Reshaping Distribution, with Guest David Gordon
In case you haven't noticed, the rules of the game are changing. A lot. And all at once.
But don't get anxious - get profitable.
In this episode of Around The Horn in Wholesale Distribution, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton are joined by David Gordon, a renowned expert in wholesale distribution, industrial strategy, and channel marketing. David shares his deep industry insights on economic trends, supply chain challenges, digital transformation, AI, and the evolving role of distributors in today’s complex market.
The discussion dives into current economic pressures, tariffs, inflation, and their direct impact on the wholesale distribution industry. David also provides a behind-the-scenes look at mergers and acquisitions in the sector, the growing influence of private equity (PE) firms, and the strategic decisions distributors must make to stay competitive.
If you’re a distributor, manufacturer, or business leader looking to navigate market disruptions, optimize your digital strategy, and future-proof your business, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
🛠 Key Takeaways
✅ Economic & Supply Chain Pressures Are Reshaping Distribution
✅ AI & Digital Transformation Are No Longer Optional
✅ Mergers & Acquisitions Are Heating Up
✅ Nearshoring & Onshoring Are Accelerating
✅ Quantum Computing & AI Could Revolutionize the Industry
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