NAW SmartBrief
February 6, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Perspectives from the NAW Executive Summit 2025
* US LBM buys Goodrich Bros. to strengthen Mich. presence
* Calif. pushes ahead with EV trucks despite federal setback
* US factory orders down 0.9% in Dec.
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Most distributors see AI as crucial to growth, efficiency
* Digital transformation reshapes manufacturing models
* Calif. wildfires pose future supply chain challenges
SALES AND MARKETING
* Strategies to elevate B2B sales performance in Q1
* B2B marketing thrives with human-centric approach
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Admitting mistakes strengthens leadership, team trust
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