NAW SmartBrief
July 28, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES
TOP STORIES
* Modern sales training key to distributor growth, margins
* Warehouse market slows as tariffs cause uncertainty
* Fastenal's new Utah DC to bolster regional network
* Durable goods orders decline as aircraft orders slump
* Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern confirm rail merger talks
* Jobless claims fall 4K to 217K, continuing claims up slightly
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Agentic AI in procurement: From pilot to scale
* Retailers use AI to boost supply chain efficiency
SALES AND MARKETING
* B2B firms to boost marketing by up to 10% in 2025
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* 7 skills of people with a strategic mindset
* Firm must weigh general, specialized AI models for optimal results
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