BAMKO (PPAI 242148, Platinum) moved from experimenting with AI to real operational impact, meaningfully improving speed, accuracy and efficiency across the business while strengthening enterprise sales capabilities and winning more strategic accounts. The company also turned tariff disruption into a galvanizing force, pushing its teams to be more creative, agile and solutions-oriented.

The distributor further invested in supply chain transparency and compliance infrastructure, building systems to document where products are sourced, how they’re manufactured, and whether they meet regulatory and ethical standards. What began as a responsibility initiative has become a business driver, helping BAMKO shorten sales cycles, strengthen RFP positioning and reduce risk.

The Los Angeles-based company, named one of PPAI’s Greatest Companies to Work For in 2025, appointed Colleen Hammann as senior vice president of sales.

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