NAW SmartBrief
February 6, 2024
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORY
* Expect industrial distribution M&A to normalize in 2024
* NAW recognizes MDM's Tom Hale with Distributors Deliver Award
* Report: Logistics jobs see modest gains in Jan.
* Beacon expands in Carolinas with Roofers Supply deal
* Commerce: Construction spending up 0.9% in December
* ISM services gauge rises to 53.5 in Jan.
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Making the case for customer service automation
* AI offers a boost to supply chain operations
SALES AND MARKETING
* Why being playful is B2B creative gold
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* OECD predicts US inflation will fall to 2.2% in 2024
* "Done" list more useful than "to dos"
NAW INSIDER
* Virtual summit offers deep dive on AI for distributors
* Learn about the benefits of NAW membership

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