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The Industrial Distribution Industries’ Growing Embrace of Automation
The Industrial Distribution Industries’ Growing Embrace of Automation

Building supplies, construction, specialized tools, and fasteners are just a few of the industries that fall under the umbrella of industrial distribution. There are numerous recurring themes and issues in this varied environment, ranging from industry mergers to aging workforces and supply chain disruptions. Automation and digitization are critical to meeting these challenges and to achieving growth in this space. The software applications within Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems offer an intelligent, scalable solution to complex supply chains, helping distributors adapt fast.

The Power of AI-Infused e-Commerce
The Power of AI-Infused e-Commerce

For years, many businesses have struggled to grasp the benefits that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can provide. AI seemed too new and unproven to many of them, and at the time appeared more like technology that required a data scientist rather than a typical IT worker.

A High-Powered AI-Driven Analytics Platform Helps Tell the Whole Story
A High-Powered AI-Driven Analytics Platform Helps Tell the Whole Story

Business expansion demands improved decision-making. The key to making better decisions is understanding business data and distributing that data more quickly to those who require it. But this information is meaningless ones and zeroes without context. Having the tools to leverage data, predictive models, and generative AI capabilities to make better decisions is a major goal of CEOs who wish to create a data-driven organization.

Improving Inventory with AI-Powered Supply and Demand Planning
Improving Inventory with AI-Powered Supply and Demand Planning

Technology for supply and demand planning, or SDP, is more crucial than ever for businesses of all sizes and in all sectors. Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered SDP solutions help businesses plan inventory and make smarter purchasing decisions by leveraging historical data spanning several years. AI also assists businesses in comprehending "dead stock" by detecting unsold products to ensure they aren't reordered. 

New Website Launch
Explore your Technology Future on the New VAI Website

We are excited to present our newly redesigned website where every word, image, and page was created with you in mind. We’ve got eye-catching imagery and beautiful banners that tell the story of who we are and what we’re about. Our team embarked on a journey of creativity, innovation, and lots of hard work, and we believe that our efforts have truly paid off!

Why A WMS is so Valuable in Helping Food Distributors Comply with the FDA FSMA
Why A WMS is so Valuable in Helping Food Distributors Comply with the FDA FSMA

Epidemics of foodborne illnesses are a major public health concern. Cases of foodborne disease and contamination are red flags of improper food safety protocols or broken safety rules. These issues with food safety and noncompliance with food laws are a burden on the food industry. A food company's involvement in an incidence of foodborne illness could harm the company's reputation. The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that every year, contaminated food causes 600 million cases of foodborne diseases and 420 000 deaths globally.