From Manual to Modern: How AI and Order Automation Are Reshaping Distribution
AI and Order Automation: Reshaping Distribution Picture...
With Prokeep, building material distributors win more orders while cutting work time through fast communication and better team visibility - so teams stay focused and deliveries stay on schedule.

Prokeep turns every message into an opportunity—whether you're tracking down engineered trusses, sending a cut sheet for asphalt shingles, or quoting a truckload of framing lumber—without slowing down your inside sales or counter staff.
Prokeep’s centralized communication tools help you identify builders and contractors who’ve gone quiet, teams that haven’t placed a delivery request lately, and customers that ghosted after a one-off lumber or roofing quote—so you can win them back before they turn to a competitor.
Segment your customers into building-material–specific groups like “No quote requests in 60 days,” “Frequent framing package buyers,” or “Picture message-only roofing subs,” — and personalize your follow-up to match how each group prefers to order and communicate.
Send repair guides to techs mid-job, assign reps to follow up on stalled equipment quotes, or bulk-text a service promo to your most active part buyers — all while keeping the counter line moving and your team efficient.
See exactly which texts, quote follow-ups, or cut sheet links lead to real sales—and use those insights to repeat what works across every location, project type, or product line.
“f I don't know there's an issue, then I can't help to resolve it. It’s about the visibility of what are the challenges that a given team is facing so that I can step in where I need to or stay out of the way if I can, to help things move as effectively as possible.” — Professional Flooring Supply
“But that's been a means of not just communication, but placing orders, identifying products, because it's so easy to just take a picture and send it.”
"Most of them will call us 2 or 3 times a day looking for something, and now they just Prokeep message us and we can get their answer to them pretty quickly without them having to stop to call us, and they can catch the message or the answer on the fly." — Harrison Roofing Supply
Tips and insights to help you serve contractors more efficiently and capture more sales:
AI and Order Automation: Reshaping Distribution Picture...
For many distributors, order processing still runs on...
Manual Order Work in Distribution Manual, fragmented order...
Unlock more orders, simplified workflows, and loyal contractor relationships with these key features:
Whether they’re texting in delivery requests, calling for pricing, emailing quotes, or chatting from your website, Prokeep centralizes every channel—so your team can respond faster, fulfill accurately, and never miss a sale.


Every message, spec request, and quote is saved in one place—giving your team full visibility across accounts so you can build trust, close deals, and grow customer loyalty across all locations.
Prokeep makes it easy to reach out with the right message at the right time—whether it’s following up on a truss quote, reactivating a dormant siding account, or launching a seasonal framing promo.

Discover how Prokeep can transform your customer relationships and drive your business success.