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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 14, 2021 at 12:39 PM

Krasdale Foods exec discusses pricing, labor challenges

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 11, 2021 at 3:32 PM

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 11, 2021 at 1:11 PM

Grainger CEO respects but doesn't fear Amazon

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 10, 2021 at 1:14 PM

What's behind Staples' drive to acquire Office Depot?

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 9, 2021 at 12:52 PM

Why and how to create a B2B community strategy

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 8, 2021 at 1:11 PM

Takeaways from NAW's report on distribution disruption

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 7, 2021 at 12:53 PM

Staples makes $1B bid for ODP's consumer wing

NAW SmartBrief Staples makes $1B bid for ODP's consumer wing | Distributors have a presence on this year's Fortune 500 | SpartanNash CEO plans supply chain overhaul Created for [email protected] |  Web Version June 7, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 4, 2021 at 12:51 PM

Survey: Pandemic hurt distributor-supplier relationships

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 3, 2021 at 1:22 PM

Data: Amazon warehouse injury rates exceed the average

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June 2, 2021 at 4:17 PM

Invest in your business’s digital future at the Digital Manufacturer Summit

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 2, 2021 at 2:26 PM

Higher pay for truck drivers fails to alleviate shortage

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 1, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Hy-Vee bolsters digital capability with new partnership

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 28, 2021 at 1:19 PM

Restaurant business is rebounding, Sysco CEO says

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 27, 2021 at 1:10 PM

AR spatial computing could change industrial workplaces

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 26, 2021 at 3:02 PM

NAW Subscribers: Free Forrester Report on Contract Lifecycle Management

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 26, 2021 at 12:47 PM

NAW launches coalition opposed to raising corporate taxes

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 25, 2021 at 12:43 PM

How tech can make distributors more responsive to buyers

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 24, 2021 at 1:06 PM

Ace Hardware says quality, service are driving demand

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 21, 2021 at 1:24 PM

Watsco, Winsupply, Ferguson are top HVACR distributors

NAW SmartBrief Watsco, Winsupply, Ferguson are top HVACR distributors | Target, Walmart test delivering packages themselves | Ferguson's fiscal Q3 revenue gain driven by organic US growth Created for [email protected] |  Web Version May 21, 2021 Connect with NA…
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 21, 2021 at 1:24 PM

Watsco, Winsupply, Ferguson are top HVACR distributors

NAW SmartBrief Watsco, Winsupply, Ferguson are top HVACR distributors | Target, Walmart test delivering packages themselves | Ferguson's fiscal Q3 revenue gain driven by organic US growth Created for [email protected] |  Web Version May 21, 2021 Connect with NA…
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 20, 2021 at 1:19 PM

Lawson Products exec: Supply chain issues continue

NAW SmartBrief Lawson Products exec: Supply chain issues continue | Report: Amazon ending "Go" in favor of "Fresh" | Supply chain as a service can boost revenue, cut costs Created for [email protected] |  Web Version May 20, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 19, 2021 at 12:59 PM

Don't let gatekeepers prevent you from selling

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 18, 2021 at 1:29 PM

D&H posts strong cloud, VAR sales in the pandemic

NAW SmartBrief D&H posts strong cloud, VAR sales in the pandemic | Distributors hit with many challenges, survey says | Amazon creates program to reduce on-site injuries Created for [email protected] |  Web Version May 18, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 17, 2021 at 12:58 PM

3 steps to becoming a customer-oriented company

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 14, 2021 at 2:23 PM

The pros and cons of going "headless" with e-commerce

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 13, 2021 at 12:42 PM

Supply chain digitization should start with questions

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 12, 2021 at 12:50 PM

Get an accurate view of operations with data analytics

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 11, 2021 at 1:24 PM

Sysco, Gordon Food Service face supplier challenges

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 10, 2021 at 12:36 PM

Survey: Outdated technology hurting last-mile delivery

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 7, 2021 at 1:13 PM

UNFI rolls out all-electric refrigerated trailers

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 6, 2021 at 1:08 PM

ODP Corp. to spin off distribution arm

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 5, 2021 at 1:31 PM

"Ocean of opportunity" awaits B2B commercial vehicles

NAW SmartBrief MSC Industrial exec: Digital talent a must for e-commerce | Henry Schein posts higher Q1 profit, revenue | Sysco swings to profit in fiscal Q3, sees recovery Created for [email protected] |  Web Version May 5, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 4, 2021 at 1:29 PM

Focus on these 4 capabilities for successful growth

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 3, 2021 at 1:11 PM

Grainger continues growth trend in Q1

NAW SmartBrief Grainger continues growth trend in Q1 | Size, relationships have served Univar well, exec says | Sysco study looks at COVID-19 impact on foodservice Created for [email protected] |  Web Version May 3, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 30, 2021 at 1:23 PM

Graybar CEO: Diversity, equity, inclusion help businesses

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 29, 2021 at 1:16 PM

Grainger exec: Pandemic led to more visible information

NAW SmartBrief 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 Created for [email protected] |  Web Version April 29, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 1:13 PM

Rather than move outside sales reps in, try this

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 27, 2021 at 1:13 PM

CEO shares how Systemax is advancing e-commerce

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 26, 2021 at 12:54 PM

CEVA Logistics introduces 2 airfreight service options

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 23, 2021 at 1:20 PM

Winsupply's M&A arm hits the road to pursue deals

NAW SmartBrief MSC Industrial rethinks sales, customer service | Wurth Industry North America pursues growth goals | Winsupply's M&A arm hits the road to pursue deals Created for [email protected] |  Web Version April 23, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 22, 2021 at 1:18 PM

Americold stays the course during the pandemic-

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 21, 2021 at 12:41 PM

AI-powered CRM can improve results for distributors

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 20, 2021 at 3:03 PM

[FREE BOOK] Grow sales faster than expenses.

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 20, 2021 at 1:14 PM

Dancer: Distributors must innovate with customers in mind

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 19, 2021 at 12:56 PM

Why sales coaching shouldn't be outsourced

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 16, 2021 at 1:12 PM

Pandemic forced C&S Wholesale to handle higher demand

NAW SmartBrief Pandemic forced C&S Wholesale to handle higher demand | AWG CEO: Suppliers haven't been fair to smaller grocers | Ingram Micro posts 4% increase in net sales for FY 2020 Created for [email protected] |  Web Version April 16, 2021 Connect with…
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 15, 2021 at 1:01 PM

Wurth creates company for 3D printing

NAW SmartBrief Wurth creates company for 3D printing | SpartanNash hires supply chain exec from C&S Wholesale | Combining WMS, WES can improve warehouse efficiency Created for [email protected] |  Web Version April 15, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 14, 2021 at 1:06 PM

How digital can help electrical distributors compete

NAW SmartBrief How digital can help electrical distributors compete | Fastenal posts higher profit, revenue amid demand shifts | How to maintain security when terminating an IT employee Created for [email protected] |  Web Version April 14, 2021 Connect with NA…
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 13, 2021 at 1:12 PM

Why B2B content should be about the buyer, not you

NAW SmartBrief Avantor to pay $1.06B for German lab tech maker Ritter | Sources: Medline Industries may put itself up for sale | Ingram Micro employing people with autism at Ind. site Created for [email protected] |  Web Version April 13, 2021 Connect with NAW …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 12, 2021 at 1:17 PM

How AI can predict, prevent customer churn

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