Chemical distribution has the lowest AI exposure of any sector at 14%.

The tools are ready. Claude, for example, works right now.

Most companies I talk to have the same story. The CEO is waiting for someone on the team to start. The team is waiting for the CEO to give permission.

There is no budget, no timeline and no clear first project. Everyone is waiting for someone else to go first.

Someone has to own this. Right now, nobody does.