From EDI to AI: The Next Wave in Electronics Distribution

Axiom Software President Rocco Troiano explores how AI, automation, APIs and clean data are reshaping electronic component distribution and helping distributors overcome manual processes, market volatility and legacy system roadblocks.
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Electronic component distributors are under pressure to move faster, work smarter and modernize legacy systems or risk falling behind. In this episode, Rocco Troiano, President of Axiom Software, explains how AI, automation, APIs and clean data are transforming manual workflows like quoting, sourcing and requirement gathering into streamlined, high-speed processes. Troiano also breaks down the cultural and implementation roadblocks holding companies back and what forward-thinking distributors are doing differently to compete with industry giants.

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Tyler Fussner

Managing Editor - Community Manager | Supply Chain Connect

Tyler Fussner is Managing Editor - Community Manager at Supply Chain Connect, part of the Design & Engineering Group at Endeavor Business Media.

Previously, Fussner served as the Associate Editor for Fleet Maintenance magazine. As part of Endeavor's Commercial Vehicle Group, his work has been published in FleetOwner magazine, as well as Bulk TransporterRefrigerated Transporter, and Trailer-Body Builders.

Fussner's May 2022 print feature 'The dawn of hydrogen trucks' was named the best single technology article in B2B by the judges of the 2022 Folio: Eddie and Ozzie Awards. Fussner was also awarded Silver in the Technical Article category for the Trade Association Business Publications International (TABPI) 2021 Tabbie Awards.

Fussner previously served as Assistant Editor for Endeavor's Transportation Group on the PTEN, Professional Distributor, and VehicleServicePros.com brands.

Fussner studied professional writing and publishing at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He has experience in shop operations, is a Michelin Certified Tire Technician, and a Michelin Certified Tire Salesperson.

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