NAW SmartBrief
September 13, 2024
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORY
* Producer prices increase 0.2% in Aug., up 1.7% YoY
* Gulf Coast ports assess damage after Hurricane Francine
* Global purchasing activity drops sharply, GEP index shows
* Industry veteran Fareed Khan joins Imperial Dade as finance chief
* Graybar promotes Andy Ciccone to lead customer experience
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* The combination of people, tech the supply chain needs
* 4 benefits RPA can deliver to supply chain operations
* Advanced tech, cybersecurity crucial for supply chains
SALES AND MARKETING
* How to manage risks with force majeure, UCC provisions
* How distributors can boost profit beyond gross margin
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* What are the hallmarks of a great communicator?
NAW INSIDER
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* Register for the Innovators Summit
* It's Roundtable Season!

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