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Embracing the Future Podcast

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by American Supply Association

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6 episodes
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ASA’s “Embracing the Future” podcast focuses on the ever-evolving landscape of technology, innovation and disruption within wholesale distribution. With guest speakers who are thought leaders, seasoned practitioners and tech visionaries, our discussions will spark curiosity and offer actionable strategies that resonate with daily challenges. Whether it’s demystifying AI and robotics or exploring the future of supply chains, we will equip you with knowledge and curiosity needed to embrace technology and propel your company’s success. The future belongs to those who embrace change. Tune in and unlock your potential!

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11/6/2024

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for CRM Implementation Lessons from Distribution Leaders

May 15, 2026

CRM Implementation Lessons from Distribution Leaders

<p><strong>Season 1, Episode 5: </strong>In this episode, ASA’s Nils Swenson sits down with Charlie Parham, CEO of Pepco Sales, and Scott Stockham, CRO at RepFabric, to explore what CRM implementation really looks like inside distribution organizations.</p><p>Drawing from firsthand implementation experience and broader industry visibility, Charlie and Scott discuss why CRM initiatives begin, where adoption struggles emerge, and how process design, data quality, leadership alignment, and change management ultimately determine success or failure.</p><p>The conversation explores sales adoption challenges, implementation pitfalls, organizational readiness, and the operational realities of building a CRM strategy that sales teams will actually use.</p><p>This is a candid, experience-driven conversation for distributors evaluating CRM, customer intelligence, and broader digital transformation initiatives.</p><p>Have a question or topic? Listen to our latest episode and join the conversation!</p>

Episode thumbnail for Beyond the Hype: A Practical Look at Robotics

February 16, 2026

Beyond the Hype: A Practical Look at Robotics

<p><strong>Season 1, Episode 4: </strong>In this episode, ASA’s Nils Swenson sits down with Steve Baer, Chief Logistics Officer at First Supply, to examine what robotics really looks like inside a working distribution operation.</p><p>Drawing from his experience leading a multi-year implementation, Steve explains how automation requires disciplined process design, clean data, and strong integration — and how robotics is fundamentally reshaping labor inside the warehouse.</p><p>The discussion explores ROI expectations, operational complexity, cybersecurity risk, change management, and the realities of scaling automation across facilities.</p><p>This is a candid, experience-driven conversation for distributors evaluating how robotics may alter their workforce model and long-term operating strategy.</p>

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November 24, 2025

Cybersecurity Readiness with Rachel Wilson

<p>In this episode, ASA’s Nils Swenson sits down with Rachel Wilson - Head of Wealth Management Data Security &amp; Infrastructure Risk at Morgan Stanley and former senior executive at the NSA - to unpack the real cyber threats facing PHCP and PVF distributors today. Rachel offers clear, practical steps every business can take now, from employee training and patching discipline to ransomware readiness, incident response playbooks, and navigating insurance gaps. She also breaks down emerging risks like AI-driven scams and the coming impact of quantum computing. This is an essential conversation for any leader looking to strengthen their organization’s cyber resilience.</p>

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What is Embracing the Future Podcast?

ASA’s “Embracing the Future” podcast focuses on the ever-evolving landscape of technology, innovation and disruption within wholesale distribution. With guest speakers who are thought leaders, seasoned practitioners and tech visionaries, our discussions will spark curiosity and offer actionable strategies that resonate with daily challenges. Whether it’s demystifying AI and robotics or exploring the future of supply chains, we will equip you with knowledge and curiosity needed to embrace technology and propel your company’s success.

The future belongs to those who embrace change. Tune in and unlock your potential!

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates weekly.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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