NAW SmartBrief
April 29, 2021
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORY
* Grainger exec: Pandemic led to more visible information
* MRC posts narrow Q1 loss on sales decline
* Graybar sets Q1 records for net income, net sales
* Chefs' Warehouse posts Q1 loss of $17.9M
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* How to properly prepare for a WMS installation
* Supply chain disruptions jump; most blamed on humans
SALES AND MARKETING
* Don't get stuck in a "one size fits all" sales model
* Why B2B marketers should use employee-based targeting
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Start with the conclusion to avoid overtalking
NAW INSIDER
* Act by May 6 to save your seat: NAW Virtual Distribution Leadership Program
* Register for NAW Spring 2021 Billion Dollar Company Virtual Roundtables
* New! "Distribution Leans In: Stories of Resiliency and Innovation During the COVID-19 Pandemic"

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