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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
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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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

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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       …
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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

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  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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November 26, 2019 at 2:30 PM

United Rentals grows through new services, e-commerce focus

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November 25, 2019 at 2:15 PM

Report: Cybercriminals target logistics industry

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November 22, 2019 at 2:12 PM

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

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November 21, 2019 at 2:25 PM

How marketers can retain customers in 2020

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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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November 15, 2019 at 2:39 PM

CEO: Tech Data sale is a win for everyone

NAW SmartBrief CEO: Tech Data sale is a win for everyone | Survey: Amazon continues to loom large in B2B buyers' plans | Report: Thermo Fisher considering Qiagen purchase Created for [email protected] |  Web Version November 15, 2019 Connect with NAW       …
  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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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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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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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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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
October 28, 2019 at 1:28 PM

Use multiple points of contact to get past gatekeepers

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October 25, 2019 at 4:48 PM

How to Calculate the TCO of an Ecommerce Solution

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
October 25, 2019 at 2:08 PM

How distributors can provide clear value to suppliers

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October 24, 2019 at 1:28 PM

Reports: Expired food frequently sold through Amazon

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October 23, 2019 at 1:10 PM

Video: Lawson CEO discusses focus on continual improvement

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
October 22, 2019 at 12:34 PM

Warehouses adapt as e-commerce grows

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
October 21, 2019 at 1:11 PM

Study: The habits, wants of B2B online buyers

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October 18, 2019 at 1:18 PM

Genuine Parts posts $227.5M in Q3 earnings

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October 17, 2019 at 1:38 PM

Report: Apollo Global makes nearly $5B offer for Tech Data

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
October 16, 2019 at 3:32 PM

[Report] Is now the time for an ERP?

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
October 16, 2019 at 12:43 PM

Essendant uses Staples connection to better serve customers

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October 15, 2019 at 12:57 PM

How to use technology to better manage inventory

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October 14, 2019 at 2:16 PM

Amazon adding truck tractors to delivery operations

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