Whetstone Distribution Partners with DecisionNext to Enhance Protein Price Forecasting
Published: January 20, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California – January 20, 2026 – DecisionNext, the leading AI platform that helps companies optimize commodity buying and selling decisions, today announced a new partnership with Whetstone Distribution, a fast-growing protein distributor based in Chicago. By leveraging DecisionNext’s DN Direct platform, Whetstone gains access to best-in-class forecasting tools that will strengthen its pricing, procurement, and sales strategies.As Whetstone expands its footprint across the Midwest, accurate forecasting has become essential to managing sales and procurement risk in an environment marked by price volatility and shifting supply dynamics. DecisionNext delivers forward-looking insights into protein markets, giving Whetstone the ability to improve directional accuracy, track performance, and make better-informed decisions to protect and grow margins.“Forecasting is critical to navigating protein markets, and DecisionNext gives us the tools to improve accuracy and confidence in our pricing and procurement decisions,” said Michael Simons, Chief Procurement Officer at Whetstone Distribution. “This partnership will support our growth and strengthen margins as we expand in the Midwest.”Through this collaboration, Whetstone will use DN Direct to improve forecasting for beef, poultry and pork items, enabling the company to streamline internal decision-making, align sales and procurement teams, and bring greater confidence to its retail and distribution strategies.
“As protein markets remain volatile, distributors need more than forecasts—they need decision support they can trust,” said Rohit Aggarwal, COO of DecisionNext. “With DN Direct, Whetstone is equipping its teams with forward-looking intelligence that improves decision quality across pricing, procurement, and sales as they scale.”
This partnership reflects Whetstone’s commitment to innovation and operational excellence while reinforcing DecisionNext’s leadership in bringing AI-powered forecasting tools to companies across the protein supply chain.
About Whetstone Distribution
Founded in Chicago, Whetstone Distribution is a Midwest-based protein distributor focused on delivering high-quality beef, pork, poultry, seafood, and complementary products to retailers, foodservice operators, and partners across the region. Known for its commitment to reliability, customer service, and operational excellence, Whetstone combines deep market knowledge with a responsive approach to meet evolving customer needs. As it expands its footprint, Whetstone continues to build a reputation as a trusted distribution partner helping customers adapt to dynamic protein markets. For more information, visit whetstonedistribution.com.
About DecisionNext
DecisionNext is the leading AI platform for helping companies buy and sell commodities at the best times, with the best formulas, at the best prices. The company has revolutionized how commodity price and supply forecasting supports business decisions, offering the only platform that incorporates users’ expertise and up-to-the-moment market insights into the process. Its global customer base includes leaders in meat & agriculture, mining & natural resources, and other commodity industries, including major brands like Johnsonville, Sysco, and Kilcoy Global Foods. For more information, visit decisionnext.com.
