From Data to Demand: How AI Is Reshaping Distribution

TME Americas CEO Marc Burr-Lonnon breaks down the booming electronic component distribution market, from AI-driven pricing and robotic warehouses to geopolitical shocks, supply chain stress points and where growth will come from next.
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TME Americas CEO Marc Burr-Lonnon joins Supply Chain Connect to unpack the booming electronic component distribution market and what’s driving demand across sectors like military and aerospace, data centers and robotics. Burr-Lonnon explains how AI and advanced analytics are transforming pricing, forecasting and inventory decisions, while warehouse automation and global-local strategies reshape fulfillment. Burr-Lonnon also looks ahead to the next 18 months, weighing geopolitical pressures, extended lead times and why strong supply chain relationships will separate winners from laggards.

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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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