NAW SmartBrief
December 3, 2024
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* M&A activity in industrial distribution strong in Nov.
* Retailers urge purchases before Trump tariffs take hold
* Weak demand has UPS, FedEx ready for on-time holiday deliveries
* Consumers prioritizing deals during holiday shopping
* ISM manufacturing PMI increases to 48.4 in Nov.
* Exporters rush shipments to US ahead of Trump tariffs
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Blockchain poised to transform supply chain management
* Amazon tests warehouse robots to boost efficiency, safety
SALES AND MARKETING
* AI provides productivity boost for B2B sales teams
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Communication skills that effective leaders share
* Dollar faces volatility as uncertainties rise
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