The Ballin Knows Best (BKB) new AI assistant features Russo Trading Company's (RTC) complete product catalog and delivers quick responses to customer inquiries, solving the problem of unanswered questions that typically come through social media channels.
The AI system uses large language models and conditional questions developed with input from service professionals to translate homeowner descriptions into precise technical language.
While flooring distributors struggle with outdated supply chains, Texas Roadhouse processes 400,000+ daily orders with 98.7% accuracy using digital systems. The restaurant chain's transformation offers a blueprint for flooring companies to reduce inventory costs 30% and eliminate project delays through AI-powered operations.
AI expert Maksim Nazarchuk addresses flooring dealers’ biggest AI concerns, explaining how the technology processes data while protecting privacy and why clear communication is key to successful implementation.
New AI-powered enhancement to Measure Premier software automates complex blueprint take-offs in just 80 seconds, allowing flooring professionals to bid on more commercial projects with greater speed and 98% accuracy.
AI has revolutionized contracting. By combining digital intelligence with human judgment, flooring contractors can reconnect with past clients through data-driven CRM strategies, value-first outreach, and consistent engagement—transforming dormant relationships into a powerful revenue stream.
The flooring distribution industry faces a critical inflection point at which AI implementation isn't just an advantage—it's survival. While competitors rely on traditional sales and logistics, early AI adopters can transform into high-margin intelligence providers, creating augmented professionals, optimizing operations, and developing new revenue streams through Intelligence-as-a-Service.
