NAW SmartBrief
October 2, 2024
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* NAW's Hoplin talks port strike, slams bid to ban automation
* Industrial distribution M&A activity stays strong in Sept.
* N.C. hurricane damage presents long-term issues
* S&P: Manufacturing contracts again, PMI at 47.3 in Sept.
* PACE Supply partners with WRANGLD to offer field service management
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Strategies Walmart uses to avoid supply chain disruption
* Key considerations for distributors when selecting a CRM
SALES AND MARKETING
* Tech is changing B2B marketing in 5 ways
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Economists wary of risks from Fed policy shift
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* Packer Fastener's strategic approach to multistate growth
* Strategies help distributors combat profit erosion
NAW INSIDER
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* Elevate Your Leadership at THE Ohio State University with the NAW Distribution Leadership Program
* It's Roundtable Season!
* Wholesale distribution's premier annual event!

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