Cut Through the AI Noise. What Really Matters for Distributors in 2026

AI is everywhere in 2026, but useful, practical guidance for distributors is harder to find. This webinar cuts through the noise with a candid, no-fluff conversation about what actually matters for ANZ distribution leaders today. Instead of chasing every new AI promise, we’ll zero in on the foundational capabilities that genuinely improve margins, increase efficiency, and deliver real commercial impact.

Date:  Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Time:  9.30am to 10.30am (AEDT)
Venue:  Online

ABOUT THIS WEBINAR

Join our expert panel as they unpack the facts, clear and simple:

• Why AI hype is louder than ever, yet distributors need straightforward info
• Why you don’t need all the AI, just the parts that solve real business problems
• What to ignore, what to prioritise now, and what to prepare for as AI evolves in your industry

We’ll connect these insights directly to the operational challenges distributors face every day, including how AI can help you:

• Maximise rebates with deeper purchasing, pricing, and supplier insights
• Improve stock lifecycle visibility, from shelf ageing to smarter replenishment
• Strengthen control over inventory, especially across multiple warehouses
• Optimise warehouse operations by improving decision-making
• Eliminate manual processes and unify data spread across multiple disconnected applications

If you’re tired of the hype and ready for clear, actionable perspectives on AI in distribution, this session is for you.

SPEAKERS

		Ellen Cox – Senior Product Marketing Manager AI, Epicor Ellen leads product marketing efforts for Epicor’s AI portfolio, helping bring innovative capabilities such as Prism to [EC2.1]makers, movers, and sellers. Her background spans a wide range of experience in digital marketing and operations, including work related to AI and emerging technologies. Ellen is passionate about scaling impact through technology and empowering teams to work smarter. She and the Epicor team are excited to share more about their ongoing innovations in AI.
		Andrew Taylor – Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer, Conveyance Solutions A Kiwi living in California, Andrew works with executive and IT leaders across the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand to implement, optimize, and modernize distribution technology environments to support performance and growth—particularly in complex or post-acquisition settings. He brings a practical, field-tested perspective on aligning data, people, systems, and processes, and on what it truly takes for distributors to become AI-ready.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

CEOs, Owners, General Managers, Financial/Accounting Managers, Operations/Supply Chain Managers, IT Managers and Purchasing Managers.