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Affiliated Distributors (AD)
Together, we win.
About Affiliated Distributors (AD)
AD is a member-owned organization, passionate about bringing growth-oriented independent distributors and best-in-class supplier partners together with the purpose to outperform the market and to stay ahead of the competition. For 40 years, AD’s sincere customer-first approach to relationships and our continual investments in innovative support have helped AD to achieve annual sales of $100 billion across ten industries and three countries. With more than 9,000 branches from over 1,000 independently owned members, AD is North America’s largest marketing/buying group for construction and industrial supplies. We leverage our unique economies of scale, robust financial systems and people-first approach to help our independent distributor members outperform the competition and our supplier partners protect their brands and diversify their channel strategies.
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Signals from Affiliated Distributors (AD)
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Research & Knowledge
Affiliated Distributors (AD) published an article by AD Service Provider DMSi Software sharing practical tips for building a winning eCommerce strategy.
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People
Affiliated Distributors (AD) welcomed owner, Rick Schmitt and the Supplies Unlimited Team to the Gypsum Supply Division.
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Research & Knowledge
Affiliated Distributors (AD) Service Provider DMSi Software published an article exploring why vendor due diligence should go beyond checking a box.
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Products & Services
Affiliated Distributors (AD) launched Agility mobile apps for AD Service Provider DMSi Software to help teams stay connected to information through the Agility platform.
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Presence & Recognition
Affiliated Distributors (AD) released a video featuring distributors like AD Member Western Materials and Interior Supply discussing their ERP software services.
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Customers & Market
Affiliated Distributors (AD) launched nearly one million SKUs on the Optimizely platform in a matter of months with A&M Industrial.
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Presence & Recognition
Affiliated Distributors (AD) member Daisy Schunk, Data Analyst at DiVal Safety Equipment, Inc., participated in the Center for Independent Distributor Leadership (CIDL) Distributor AI Development Program and shared her perspective on AI and human expertise working together.
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Products & Services
Affiliated Distributors (AD) announced that AD Service Provider Fidelio by Commsoft Technologies helps distributors optimize stock levels, anticipate demand, and make more informed purchasing decisions.
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