David Little, Savannah Distributing Company

David Little is the IT Director, Beer Consigliere, and all-around problem solver at Savannah Distributing. In this episode, recorded live at the Encompass BevAge conference in Denver, Tracy sits down with David to talk about everything from warehouse automation and robotic pickers to incentive tracking, cask ales, and the evolution of route accounting.

With a background in government service, ERP consulting, and tech leadership, David brings a unique perspective to the beverage distribution world. He shares how he helped Savannah transition from a homemade RAS to Encompass, why he champions tools that help reps focus on selling, and how the company embraces a small business mindset—despite being one of Georgia’s largest independent distributors.

This episode is packed with insight, industry history, and forward-thinking ideas on AI, automation, and why your IT team is actually your best ally in the field.