NAW SmartBrief
October 14, 2021
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TODAY'S HEADLINES

TOP STORY
* Ingram Micro exec says new owner will help it grow
* Fastenal CEO discusses overseas, domestic supply status
OPERATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY
* Here are ways automation and AI can help distributors
SALES AND MARKETING
* Make sure your best salespeople are in the right roles
* Ensure better conversations with these sales questions
* The power of reluctance in sales negotiations
THE BUSINESS LEADER
* Well-communicated deadlines can spur people to action
* Employers turn to training instead of requiring degrees
NAW INSIDER
* Brand-New NAW Series: The Distributor's Playbook to Artificial Intelligence
* NAW Large Company Roundtables are back in-person!
* Breakthrough Education = Groundbreaking Results

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