NAW SmartBrief
July 9, 2025
[link removed]


TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Report: Tariffs could cost mid-sized businesses $82.3B
* AFC grows in defense sector with Cavanaugh acquisition
* Tariffs prompt companies worldwide to shift supply chains
* Gilles Beltran elevated to EMEA president at Avnet
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* AI boosts speed, accuracy in logistics despite challenges
* Gen Z's high delivery expectations challenge ecommerce
* UPS initiates driver buyouts, job cuts to reduce costs
SALES AND MARKETING
* Pro tips for building early trust with B2B buyers
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Read the room and other lessons from stand-up comedy
NEW FROM MDM
* MDM Banner
* Finding the right personnel is key to turning analytics into success
* ProfitOptics leader details the personnel needs behind analytics
NAW INSIDER
* NAW Insider Banner
* Invest in Your Future Leaders with NAW Education Programs
* Learn about the benefits of NAW membership

Follow the link below to read quick summaries of these stories and others.
[link removed]

------------------------------------------------

If the link is not "clickable", simply copy and paste the link into the address line of your Web browser (e.g. Firefox, Internet Explorer).

Let us know what you think! Email [email protected] with your comments, questions, or suggestions.


This NAW SmartBrief was created for [email protected].


UNSUBSCRIBE:
------------------------------------------------
To unsubscribe, please follow the link below or email [email protected]
[link removed]


CHANGE E-MAIL ADDRESS:
------------------------------------------------
To change your e-mail address, please follow the link below:

[link removed]

Legal and Privacy information at [link removed]

SmartBrief, a division of Future US LLC
1100 13th St. NW, Suite 1000
Washington, DC xxxxxx