NAW SmartBrief
January 26, 2024
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORY
* US GDP outpaces expectations in Q4 with 3.3% growth
* Wholesale inventories jumped 0.4% in Dec., down 2.7% YoY
* Humanoid warehouse robot set for commercial production
* Building product provider L&W Supply names new leaders, revamps regions
* Unemployment claims rose by 25K last week, remain low
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Automating order processing can reduce errors, costs
* Red Sea supply chain issues raise inflation risks
* How distributors can raise profit without raising prices
SALES AND MARKETING
* Study: Why B2B brand investment is paramount
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Survey: M&A leaders see larger deals, more volume this year
NAW INSIDER
* Learn about the benefits of NAW membership

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