NAW SmartBrief
July 14, 2023
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORY
* Producer price index slows to 0.1% annualized inflation
* Intermodal rail from Canada to US drops amid port strike
* Report shows drop in initial unemployment claims
* Fastenal posts increase to $1.88B in Q2 sales, $298M profit
* Airgas installs argon storage nodes in Ohio, N.Y. to boost capacity
* Longtime City Electric VP of ops Lawson retires
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* AI sourcing assistance helps reduce indirect spending
* How to build the right sourcing team for multiple crises
SALES AND MARKETING
* 5 steps to developing an effective content practice
* How authenticity can win social media loyalty
POLICY WATCH
* NLRB cites Amazon for failing to negotiate with union
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Fed Beige Book shows slight rise in economic activity
* Are you prepared for these 3 new leadership skills?
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* Registration is open for Executive Summit 2024!
* Learn about the benefits of NAW membership

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