NAW SmartBrief
July 3, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Robots to rival human workforce in Amazon warehouses
* Valin boosts automation portfolio with Burns Controls buy
* Many brands move toward smaller pack sizes
* Brady Eckart joins Border States as head of EHS, DOT compliance
* JPMorgan: Tariffs pose significant cost to midsize firms
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Study: Collaborative negotiation boosts sourcing outcomes
* Slow demand flattens hopes of a trucking rebound
SALES AND MARKETING
* CMOs leverage AI to drive growth, cut costs
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Encourage your teams to think more and do less
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EDITOR'S NOTE
* SmartBrief closed July 4, 2025

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