The wholesale distribution sector, a crucial link in the increasingly complex global supply chain, is facing a period of significant transformation. However, economic headwinds and technological disruption pose challenges, as do evolving customer expectations. The demands on their IT organizations are significant. What is it about wholesale distributors that make them unique? In this report, we analyze the ways in which wholesalers differ from other sectors in terms of their IT spending characteristics. We conclude with recommendations for optimizing the IT budget within this sector. (9 pp., 3 fig.)
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