Economy and Geopolitics: Key Insights for Distribution Leaders in 2026
February 19, 2026, 9 PT/12 ET
In a year defined by global political shifts, trade policy upheavals, and evolving economic trends, distribution leaders must stay informed with the latest data and actionable insight. Join renowned economist Alex Chausovsky for a strategic briefing tailored specifically to the challenges and opportunities facing the distribution industry in 2026.
This on-demand session delivers an objective assessment of the current macroeconomic landscape and geopolitical forces shaping business conditions — from inflation and interest rate trends to trade tensions, tariffs, and shifting global alliances. You’ll gain practical, tactical guidance designed to help you navigate uncertainty, manage risk, and make smarter decisions for your organization’s future.
What You’ll Learn:
- A clear assessment of key economic indicators — including inflation dynamics, interest rates, business investment and labor market trends — and what they mean for distribution in 2026.
- Insight into geopolitical developments, trade policy shifts and their strategic impact on operations, supply chains, and market access.
- Practical advice on risk management, flexible scenario planning, and effective decision-making in volatile environments.
- Tools and perspectives to help leaders anticipate change and position their teams and businesses for resilience and growth.
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Alex Chausovsky
President, 3DM Consulting
About our speaker:
Alex Chausovsky
President, 3DM Consulting
Alex Chausovsky is the President of 3DM Consulting. He is a highly experienced market researcher and analyst with more than two decades of expertise across subjects including economics, manufacturing, automation, advanced technology trends, and business cycle analysis. He has consulted and advised companies throughout the US and Canada, Europe, South America, and Asia.
Alex has delivered over a thousand presentations, webinars, and workshops to small businesses, trade associations, and Fortune 500 companies across a spectrum of industries, and is the go-to source of industry data and insights for business owners and leaders. Alex's analysis has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, on the BBC, and on NPR, and he is a Top Voice on LinkedIn.
About our host:
Ian Heller
Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer
Ian Heller joined Grainger as a part-time truck unloader in college and left fifteen years later as the VP Marketing. Since then, he's held senior executive positions at four other publicly-held firms, consulted with dozens of distributors, and continues to write and speak extensively on how AI, strategy, channel evolution, and other major trends affect the industry. Ian holds a B.A. in History from Roosevelt University and an MBA from the Kellogg School at Northwestern University.