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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
January 6, 2020 at 2:10 PM

Winsupply succeeds at e-commerce after yearslong effort

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
January 3, 2020 at 2:25 PM

Warehouses embrace robots, but there are potential side effects

NAW SmartBrief CD&R raises bid for Anixter to $4.3B | Warehouses embrace robots, but there are potential side effects | Performance Food buys Reinhart Foodservice from Reyes Holdings Created for [email protected] |  Web Version January 3, 2020 Connect with …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
January 2, 2020 at 2:40 PM

Resolve to improve your B2B email campaigns in 2020

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
December 30, 2019 at 1:23 PM

Top NAW SmartBrief stories of 2019

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
December 27, 2019 at 2:27 PM

Anixter takes CD&R offer over Wesco's

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
December 26, 2019 at 1:55 PM

Amazon announces 2020 increase in 3rd-party fulfillment fees

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
December 23, 2019 at 2:25 PM

Don't confuse pricing strategies with discounting

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
December 20, 2019 at 1:50 PM

PolyOne to acquire Clariant masterbatches unit

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December 19, 2019 at 1:41 PM

Report looks at Amazon Business growth, reliance on 3rd parties

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
December 18, 2019 at 2:19 PM

Amazon bars FedEx Ground for Prime shipping

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
December 17, 2019 at 2:09 PM

How distributors can prepare for OSHA inspections

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
December 16, 2019 at 1:40 PM

Study: How B2B marketers are using video

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
December 13, 2019 at 2:16 PM

Analysis: Amazon Business now on the radar for large MRO accounts

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December 12, 2019 at 6:06 PM

Understanding What It Takes To Be a Future-Proof Distributor

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
December 12, 2019 at 2:30 PM

The state of B2B martech in 10 charts

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
December 11, 2019 at 2:14 PM

Survey: Old and young leaders don't trust each other

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
December 10, 2019 at 2:08 PM

Tech Data's IT, marketing departments focus on collaboration

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December 9, 2019 at 1:31 PM

Core & Main CEO speaks about life as an independent company

NAW SmartBrief Core & Main CEO speaks about life as an independent company | United Natural Foods to sell 13 Shoppers locations | C&S Wholesale plans Ore. warehouse Created for [email protected] |  Web Version December 9, 2019 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
December 6, 2019 at 2:09 PM

FTC reportedly broadens Amazon antitrust investigation

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
December 5, 2019 at 2:18 PM

Essendant focuses on key sectors, resellers

NAW SmartBrief Essendant focuses on key sectors, resellers | Amazon's truck fleet doubles in one year | Composites One finalizes purchase of Polynt Composites Created for [email protected] |  Web Version December 5, 2019 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
December 4, 2019 at 4:02 PM

[Webinar] A Conversation with Women in Software

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
December 4, 2019 at 2:07 PM

Amazon tries new holiday season inventory storage system

NAW SmartBrief Amazon tries new holiday season inventory storage system | Tech Data announces DLT Solutions acquisition | Watsco acquires N.Y. distributor N&S Supply Created for [email protected] |  Web Version December 4, 2019 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 2:25 PM

Report: B2B buyers favor email, marketers prioritize search

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
December 2, 2019 at 2:12 PM

Amazon's prepping centers are a critical stopover for 3rd-party items

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
November 27, 2019 at 2:24 PM

Technology won't magically fix sales problems

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
November 26, 2019 at 2:30 PM

United Rentals grows through new services, e-commerce focus

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
November 25, 2019 at 2:15 PM

Report: Cybercriminals target logistics industry

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
November 22, 2019 at 2:12 PM

Report: Amazon uses 3rd-party sellers' data for its benefit

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
November 21, 2019 at 2:25 PM

How marketers can retain customers in 2020

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
November 20, 2019 at 1:44 PM

Berlin Packaging hires interim CEO, names new chairman

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
November 19, 2019 at 2:14 PM

Shale slowdown causes United Rentals to pull back

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
November 18, 2019 at 2:16 PM

Distributors can achieve more by working alongside supply partners

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
November 15, 2019 at 2:39 PM

CEO: Tech Data sale is a win for everyone

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
November 14, 2019 at 4:04 PM

Why ERP is the key to your customers’ experience

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
November 14, 2019 at 1:50 PM

Tech Data agrees to be acquired by Apollo Global

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
November 13, 2019 at 2:14 PM

Amazon adds risk with the rise of China-based sellers

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
November 12, 2019 at 6:02 PM

8 Methods that Improve Forecast Accuracy

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
November 12, 2019 at 2:10 PM

Sell with personalized service, not routine sales pitches

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
November 11, 2019 at 2:27 PM

Distributors not sold on possibility of 2020 recession

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
November 8, 2019 at 2:20 PM

Alex Lee looks to AI to boost distribution business

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
November 7, 2019 at 2:21 PM

Amazon plans new robotics factory in Mass.

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
November 6, 2019 at 2:09 PM

Amazon invests in educating 3rd-party sellers

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
November 5, 2019 at 6:07 PM

Webinar Nov 20 - Innovation in Distribution

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
November 5, 2019 at 2:15 PM

Autonomous truck technology developing quickly, experts say

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
November 4, 2019 at 2:25 PM

Fastenal expands with new Minn. office building

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
November 1, 2019 at 1:55 PM

Private equity firm takes Anixter private for $3.8B in cash

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
October 31, 2019 at 5:04 PM

What’s behind the evolving role of the CFO?

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
October 31, 2019 at 1:17 PM

Amazon grocery delivery now free for Prime members in select cities

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
October 30, 2019 at 1:15 PM

What supply chain firms must understand about AI

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
October 29, 2019 at 1:19 PM

Report: Warehouse workers to feel the effects of new tech

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