NAW SmartBrief
January 10, 2024
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORY
* Trade deficit falls 2%, annual pace is the lowest since 2020
* Small businesses expect rising sales as NFIB index inches up
* Report: Private firm struggles could disrupt supply chains
* Berlin Packaging acquires food packaging supplier Alpack
* Chris Cleland named strategy development lead at Motion
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Report: Economic conditions top manufacturing, distribution concerns
* Stabilizing procurement during supply chain disruptions
* DHL advises customers on Red Sea incidents
SALES AND MARKETING
* B2B ecommerce trends for 2024
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Economists question what comes after the soft landing
* Nov. sees consumer credit surpass $5T for the first time
NAW INSIDER
* NAW opposes Su's renomination citing disregard for businesses, workers
* Last chance to register for the 2024 NAW Executive Summit
* Learn about the benefits of NAW membership

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