NAW SmartBrief
August 18, 2023
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORY
* US factory output up 0.5% in July, but lower than a year ago
* Ocean cargo spot rates reverse upwards
* Import prices increase 0.4% in July, most in a year
* Initial jobless claims decrease by 11K to 239K
* Avnet posts $155.26M in earnings, $6.55B in revenue
* Matthies named head of global hardware at Incora
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Distribution employees feel wages don't reflect their value
* Businesses grapple with best practices for decarbonization
SALES AND MARKETING
* How marketers are adapting to social's shifting landscape
* Generating content ideas for your business with ChatGPT
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* How "comprehensive flexibility" can transform work
NAW INSIDER
* Registration is open for Executive Summit 2024!
* Learn about the benefits of NAW membership

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