NAW SmartBrief
August 5, 2021
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORY
* Grainger reports steadiness in fulfillment, staffing
* Fastenal CEO: Pandemic has affected part-timers, freight
* US LBM buys 2 companies in Ga., one in Va.
* AmerisourceBergen earns $292.1M in fiscal Q3
* ODP Corp. reports smaller loss, higher revenue in Q2
* SiteOne Landscape Supply posts $123.5M in Q2 profit
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Use strategic sourcing to minimize risk, improve value
* Research: Sales grow for trucks powered by natural gas
SALES AND MARKETING
* Remove "pinch points" to sell more efficiently
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* 6 ways to prioritize talent through career development
NAW INSIDER
* NAW Free Webinar: Emerging and Traditional Technology Requirements
* Register Today! NAW Fall 2021 Billion Dollar Company In Person Roundtables!
* B2B Card-Not-Present Transaction Fees Increased by Credit Card Brands

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