NAW SmartBrief
January 18, 2024
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORY
* US retail sales rose better-than-expected 0.6% in Dec.
* Business inventories decline for second straight month
* Hillman enters rope and chain market with Koch acquisition
* Beacon opens new branches in N.C. and Texas
* US industrial output rose slightly in Dec.
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* How ERP systems can facilitate inventory management
* Survey: B2B buyers are younger, prefer digital commerce
* Experts warn of Red Sea ripple effects for supply chains
SALES AND MARKETING
* Q&A: How marketers can become more ethical AI users
* Salesforce develops AI tools for online sellers
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* CEOs concerned about their firms' long-term viability
* IMF: Global growth to benefit from recent momentum
NAW INSIDER
* Last chance to register for the 2024 NAW Executive Summit
* Learn about the benefits of NAW membership

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