Dallas, TX — January 24, 2025 — Cognitus, a global leader in SAP implementation and digital transformation, is proud to announce its membership in the National Association of Wholesale Distributors (NAW). This strategic move supports Cognitus’ mission to empower the wholesale distribution industry through innovative SAP cloud solutions and AI-driven products.
As an SAP Gold Partner and a trusted GROW with SAP Partner, Cognitus bridges the gap to innovation for small, midmarket, and large wholesale distributors with the power of SAP S/4HANA, a ready-to-run cloud ERP platform, designed to optimize operations with industry best practices. By joining NAW, Cognitus is poised to address the evolving challenges of the wholesale distribution industry and empower distributors to remain competitive in a rapidly changing market.
“Wholesale distribution is at the heart of innovation in the supply chain, and our partnership with NAW strengthens our resolve to support this vital industry,” said Jeffrey Van Pelt, Practice Lead, Wholesale Distribution and CPG, Cognitus. “With SAP’s Cloud Solutions tailored to the industry, we are helping wholesale distributors reimagine their operations, enabling greater automation, profitability and scalability to enable future growth.”
With a global industry portfolio, Cognitus brings a wealth of expertise to the table to navigate industry-specific business scenarios for wholesale distribution including procurement, inventory, supply chain planning, management, and execution, and customer experience. As NAW continues to support a global supply chain network for distributors, Cognitus aims to provide customized, scalable solutions that modernize processes, drive data-driven decisions, and foster long-term growth for the industry.
This partnership marks a significant step forward for the wholesale distribution sector, combining NAW’s advocacy and industry reach with Cognitus’ technological capabilities and SAP expertise. Together, they aim to transform the industry, paving the way for a more resilient and innovative future.
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About Cognitus
Cognitus combines deep expertise with a passion for innovation to help businesses thrive in today’s dynamic market with cutting-edge cloud capabilities. The company’s SAP Cloud portfolio, SAP Endorsed app, and AI-powered solutions continue to empower its clients across varies industries such as wholesale distribution, manufacturing, and CPG, to adapt to market changes and maximize value. As an SAP Gold Partner and Co-Innovation Partner, Cognitus rapidly implements SAP S/4HANA through RISE with SAP and GROW with SAP, leveraging the latest SAP technologies, tools, and resources, helping clients gain a competitive edge.
About NAW
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), is one of America’s leading trade associations, representing the wholesale distribution industry, comprising national, regional, and state employers of all sizes, industry trade associations, partners, and stakeholders spanning all distribution sectors. NAW provides advocacy, education, networking opportunities, and resources to empower distributors to innovate, grow, and address challenges in an evolving marketplace.
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Meghan Demo,
Director of Corporate Marketing,
mdemo@cognitus.com
