NAW SmartBrief
December 6, 2024
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* World Electric opens regional distribution center in Fla.
* How Walmart's AI strategy can help distributors scale
* Core & Main expands regional service with Tenn. branch
* US trade deficit falls to $73.8B in Oct. on import declines
* Initial jobless claims increased by 9K to 224K
* Countdown to NAW 2025 Executive Summit
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* UPS uses autonomous drones for inventory management
* Rising tariffs, trade barriers top supply chain risks
* Logistics sector sees return to seasonal patterns in Nov.
SALES AND MARKETING
* Enhance sales success by asking better questions
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Organizational culture change starts with "activators"
* ADP: US adds 146K private payrolls in Nov.
NAW INSIDER
* NAW Insider Banner
* Wholesale distribution's premier annual event!
* Dana Perino to provide keynote at NAW Executive Summit

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