AI Governance in Distribution: Building Scalable Controls for Automated Decision Support
Distribution leaders are moving from isolated AI pilots to operational decision support across inventory, purchasing, pricing, service and fulfillment. The challenge is no longer whether AI can assist decisions, but how to govern models, data, workflows and human accountability at scale. This article outlines a practical governance framework for distributors using AI-powered ERP, agentic workflows and enterprise integration without compromising control, compliance or business trust.