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Every Friday at 9 AM Pacific, Around the Horn delivers the latest updates, insights, and trends shaping the manufacturing, distribution, and business landscape. Each week, we spotlight key news, major announcements, and cutting-edge technologies impacting wholesale distribution and manufacturing.
In addition, once or twice a month, we feature Around the Horn 2.0—a special edition offering deeper, more expansive discussions on critical issues affecting the industry.
Missed the live stream? We've got you covered! Each week, our Around the Horn blog post serves as your one-stop shop for everything from the latest episode.
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Join hosts Tom Burton, Kevin Brown, and their guests as they unpack the latest news, trends, and innovations shaping manufacturing and wholesale distribution.
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#134: Strategic Uncertainty, M&A Shakeups, and the Role of Data in a Changing Industry
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #134: Strategic Uncertainty, M&A Shakeups, and the Role of Data in a Changing Industry In this week’s episode, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton are joined by John Gunderson, a distribution industry veteran and partner at Channel Marketing Group. The trio dives deep into the shifting economic landscape, major M&A developments—especially the…
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ATH 2.0 #1: Big Ideas & Bold Conversations Shaping the Future of Distribution & Manufacturing.
By lvilleda |
#1: Big Ideas & Bold Conversations Shaping the Future of Distribution & Manufacturing. Welcome to the inaugural episode of Around the Horn 2.0! This new podcast builds upon the success of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, offering deeper, more expansive discussions on critical issues affecting the distribution and manufacturing industries. Unlike its predecessor, which…
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#133: 87% of Distributors Still Expect Growth—Here’s Why
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #133: 87% of Distributors Still Expect Growth—Here’s Why To say the wholesale distribution & manufacturing industry is in a state of uncertainty would be an understatement to say the least. And in this environment of “Tariffs On/Tariffs Off,” the chaos seems to get worse all the time. So why do the vast number…
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#132: ISA’s Brendan Breen on the Biggest Trends in Wholesale Distribution
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #132: ISA’s Brendan Breen on the Biggest Trends in Wholesale Distribution In this insightful episode of Around The Horn in Wholesale Distribution, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton sit down with Brendan Breen, CEO of the Industrial Supply Association (ISA), to discuss the state of the industrial supply industry, upcoming ISA events,…
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#131: Exclusive Insights To The State of Wholesale Distribution and Manufacturing from Dr. Shawn DuBravac
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #131: Exclusive Insights To The State of Wholesale Distribution and Manufacturing from Dr. Shawn DuBravac In this very special episode of Around The Horn in Wholesale Distribution, hosts Kevin and Tom welcome renowned economist Dr. Shawn DuBravac, a former Chief Economist for the Consumer Technology Association and founder of Avrio Institute. Sean…
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#130: How Nearshoring, Digital Transformation, & AI Are Reshaping Distribution, with Guest David Gordon
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #130: How Nearshoring, Digital Transformation, & AI Are Reshaping Distribution, with Guest David Gordon In this episode of Around The Horn in Wholesale Distribution, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton are joined by David Gordon, a renowned expert in wholesale distribution, industrial strategy, and channel marketing. David shares his deep industry insights…
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#129: How Wholesale Distributors Can Make Sense Of (and Profits In) Today’s Environment
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #129: How Wholesale Distributors Can Make Sense Of (and Profits In) Today’s Environment In this insightful episode of Around The Horn in Wholesale Distribution, the team breaks down the latest economic indicators and what they mean for wholesale distribution, manufacturing, and supply chain management. We take a deep dive into the ongoing…
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#128: Tariffs, Trade, and Tech: How Distributors Can Win in an Era of Uncertainty
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #128: Tariffs, Trade, and Tech: How Distributors Can Win in an Era of Uncertainty In this week’s episode, we take a deep dive into the major industry trends (and political decisions) impacting wholesale distribution and manufacturing. We examine the latest updates on tariffs, supply chain resilience, and economic shifts, providing insights that…
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#127: Insights To How AI is Changing Wholesale Distribution From Infor’s Steven Levy
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #127: Insights To How AI is Changing Wholesale Distribution From Infor’s Steven Levy In this episode of Around The Horn in Wholesale Distribution, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton dive into a dynamic discussion on the latest developments in the wholesale distribution sector, with a particular focus on evolving technology, economic trends,…
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#126: AI Agents, Economic Shifts, and Delivery Solutions in Wholesale Distribution
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #126: AI Agents, Economic Shifts, and Delivery Solutions in Wholesale Distribution In this episode of Around The Horn in Wholesale Distribution, hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton dive into a dynamic discussion on the latest developments in the wholesale distribution sector, with a particular focus on evolving technology, economic trends, and industry-specific…
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#125: Three Industry Legends Talk Transformation in Wholesale Distribution
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #125: Three Industry Legends Talk Transformation in Wholesale Distribution For this milestone 125th episode of Around the Horn in Wholesale Distribution, we’ve brought together a powerhouse panel of industry legends to discuss the state of wholesale distribution. Featuring Dirk Beveridge, Ian Heller, and Mike Marks, the conversation is a dynamic mix of…
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#124: From Ports to Policies: Navigating Wholesale’s Next Big Challenges
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #124: From Ports to Policies: Navigating Wholesale’s Next Big Challenges The New Year is off to a bang, as we’re already seeing some big-ticket items affecting the world of wholesale distribution and manufacturing: the resolution of the East and Gulf Coast port labor disputes; the ripple effects of manufacturing slowdowns in China;…
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#123: New Strategies for Wholesale Success in 2025
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #123: New Strategies for Wholesale Success in 2025 It’s time for predictions for the New Year – and new resolutions for success! How will economic shifts, evolving supply chains, and emerging technologies shape wholesale distribution in 2025? Hosts Kevin Brown and Tom Burton also discuss the pivotal role of automation, the implications…
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#121: What’s Coming Next in Wholesale Distribution & Manufacturing, with Mark Brohan
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #121: What’s Coming Next in Wholesale Distribution & Manufacturing, with Mark Brohan We’re joined by guest Mark Brohan to explore the key trends shaping wholesale distribution and manufacturing as 2024 comes to a close. Will macroeconomic confusion be sparked by interest rate changes? What about the resurgence of onshoring and nearshoring, and…
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#120: Wholesale Distribution Insights: Tariffs, Small Business Confidence, and AI in B2B Sales
By lvilleda |
This weeks episode: #120: Wholesale Distribution Insights: Tariffs, Small Business Confidence, and AI in B2B Sales. In this trans-Pacific episode, Kevin checks in from his Hawaiian vacation to join Tom in a rich discussion on the intersection of macroeconomic trends, wholesale distribution strategies, and emerging technologies. What are the implications of rising small business confidence,…
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