NAW SmartBrief
February 29, 2024
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORY
* US economy grew 3.2% in Q4, still resilient
* Beacon buys Va.-based sealant supply distributor
* Mid-Atlantic manufacturing activity up in Feb.
* How distributors can continue to grow as they face a sluggish 2024
* Dole to divest majority stake in wholesaler Progressive Produce
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* AI used to increase warehouse robots' efficiency
* Warehouse employment shows signs of cooling
* Walmart shaves some delivery costs
SALES AND MARKETING
* How B2B marketers can be more human
* Use AI for sales research, but not sales relationships
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Learn out-of-this-world leadership skills from astronauts
NAW INSIDER
* Join NAW for the Future of Distribution webinar
* Learn about the benefits of NAW membership

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