NAW SmartBrief
July 15, 2020
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORY
* Fastenal revenue up in Q2 as safety sales skyrocket
* Distributors must add value to fend off competition
* UFP Industries buys lumber company's assets
* Electrocomponents' Americas sales decline in latest quarter
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Consider these 5 things when evaluating tech investments
* Rapid digitization amid pandemic spurs training need
SALES AND MARKETING
* Building blocks for success with e-commerce
* Show customers how your product will help them
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* What has COVID-19 shown about crisis management gaps?
NAW INSIDER
* Hear from Mike DeCata of Lawson Products on July 16 live webinar
* In tough times, gaining new industry knowledge is helpful

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