NAW SmartBrief
December 12, 2025
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORIES
* Wholesale inventories up, sales drop in Sept.
* L&W Supply promotes North Atlantic execs, expands district
* US manufacturers reduce orders amid tariff uncertainty
* Packer Fastener opens Iowa branch to enhance Midwest service
* Solve Industrial Motion Group acquires Ohio-based D&D Global
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* AI transforms operations for roofing distributors
* Supplier diversity programs adapt to new challenges
SALES AND MARKETING
* Walker Sands' Cullitan: AI, emotion key to B2B marketing
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Data: Leadership turnover disrupts supply chain operations
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