Articles Tagged with ''artificial intelligence (AI)''

Lock Supply Co.’s Tim Savage breaks down how practical AI tools are accelerating quoting, closing knowledge gaps, and strengthening contractor trust — without replacing the human side of sales.

Bluon and Helios HVACR have entered a partnership that will bring AI-driven diagnostics and equipment intelligence into Helios’ nationwide field operations.

A recent American Supply Association report finds that nearly 75% of companies are experimenting with AI, with 38% exploring use cases, 34% piloting tools, and 19% implementing AI for operations like data forecasting and process automation, reflecting a shift towards technology to meet rising demands.

Nearly three in four ASA members say their companies are already experimenting with AI, while 38 percent report they are exploring use cases, while 34 percent are piloting one or more AI tools.

For many distributors, inside sales remains a costly and inefficient function. A new partnership between Proton.ai and Revenue Optics aims to change that — merging artificial intelligence with hands-on sales expertise.

Epicor named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises for third consecutive year.

The new generation of contractors, engineers, estimators, and procurement officers is digital natives. They expect information to be available, clear, and accessible online—not buried in a PDF. With AI, you can produce content that speaks to this new buyer: FAQs, how-to articles, responsive website content, comparison charts, and more.

These integrations align with Epicor’s AI-driven ERP vision, helping manufacturers eliminate friction in procurement, fulfillment and compliance.

Conference to feature top speakers, timely topics and hands-on leadership development in Chicago this November

ASHRAE has announced keynote speakers and programming for its 2025 CIDCO Conference, with a focus on decarbonization, AI in building performance and integrated strategies for high-efficiency buildings.