June 29, 2026- As artificial intelligence continues to dominate the healthcare conversation, the real story is beginning to shift from hype to execution – particularly within the supply chain. For distributors and manufacturers alike, the question is no longer whether AI will have an impact, but where it is already driving measurable value. Increasingly, that value is emerging not from flashy automation alone, but from the ability to turn vast amounts of fragmented data into clear, actionable insight.
In an interview with Repertoire Magazine, Ben Helfinstein, President of Partner Solutions at NDC Inc., offers a grounded perspective on where transformation is truly taking hold. “NDC sits between hundreds of healthcare manufacturers and more than a thousand distributors and dealers, which gives us a distinctive vantage point into pricing, purchasing behavior and channel execution,” he said.
He points to a decisive evolution in how organizations approach data – moving beyond static reporting toward real-time intelligence that informs pricing, contract strategy and growth opportunities. With healthcare distribution becoming more complex and contract-intensive, Helfinstein emphasizes that success will depend on how effectively organizations can align data, decision-making, and execution.
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