Jonny Auping

The out of Venezuela are staggering. To comprehend the results of two major earthquakes on June 24 as anything more than statistics is a harrowing exercise. But that's the first step in a call to action.

(PPAI 493664, Gold), a technology-based business service provider, shared a few updates about its Syncore promo platform with attendees of its annual Supplier Showcase. Among the announcements were new products and capabilities within the realms of compliance and products search. But arguably stealing the spotlight was the focus on AI and its relation to Syncore, emphasized by Facilisgroup announcing a new head of AI.

Sustainability advocates in business have often had to balance two different conversations at once. There's the more altruistic argument for saving the planet; doing what's right and generally limiting the damage we do to the environment around us. Then, there's the many reasons that taking this path can make smart financial sense.

PPAI 100's No. 85 distributor promotes from within to fill chief sales officer and chief experience officer roles.

Data from PPAI's year-long sustainability study shows the primary drivers of sustainable products for both distributors and suppliers.

PPAI Research's bi-monthly study reveals sales momentum for both distributors and suppliers in May and June.

PPAI Research's bi-monthly study reveals sales momentum for both distributors and suppliers in May and June.

Industry professionals are asking the obvious follow-up: Could the Association's name be next to change? PPAI President and CEO Drew Holmgreen, CAS, is ready to respond.

Suppliers and distributors agree on which of PPAI's five sustainability pillars are most important. According to a year-long study, Environmental Responsibility tops the list.

It's hard to find a distributor or supplier that isn't at least experimenting with AI. But the next phase of the technology will be defined by impact, not just implementation.