Distribution Leader Panel:
How Distributors Use AI Today

Available on-demand

AI is transforming the way distributors operate, optimizing everything from warehouse management to the customer experience.  

Watch on-demand for an exclusive panel discussion featuring industry leaders who will share real-world examples of how AI is improving efficiencies and boosting profitability for their businesses.  

You’ll learn: 

• Ways AI is transforming sales, marketing and customer engagement 

• How distributors are optimizing the order-to-cash cycle 

• The role AI can play in reducing operational costs 

• Lessons learned and best practices in AI adoption 

Whether you’re already integrating AI or exploring its potential for your distribution business, this conversation will provide actionable insights to help you get the most from AI.  

Watch on-demand. 

Panelists

Brett Gaviglio,
Vertical Systems

Arjun Srinivasan,
Wesco International

Tom Ward,
Porter Pipe & Supply Co.

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About our panelists:

Brett Gaviglio 

Director of Engineering, Vertical Systems

Brett is currently the director of engineering at Vertical Systems. He has more than 20 years of experience using innovative solutions, such as custom air handling layouts, hydronics and more, to reduce energy use. He has a bachelor’s degree if mechanical engineering from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.  

Arjun Srinivasan

Director & Head of Data Science, Wesco International

Arjun Srinivasan is a director and head of data science (AI/ML/GenAI) at Wesco International, a B2B distribution and supply chain company. He leads a cross-functional and global team of data engineers, data scientists and business analysts, and oversees the data science and AI/ML practice and strategy for Wesco’s Enterprise Applications. He has extensive experience in algorithm development and commercialization of ML/AI and running simulations on High Performance Computing (HPC). His functional expertise spans business development, program management, product management, strategic planning and digital transformation. Prior to Wesco, Arjun worked at ExxonMobil, Amazon and AWS across energy, retail and tech sectors.  

Tom Ward

IT Systems Engineer, Porter Pipe & Supply

Tom Ward is the IT systems engineer for Porter Pipe & Supply.

About our host:

Jonathan Bein, Ph.D.

Managing Partner, Distribution Strategy Group