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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
July 12, 2021 at 12:55 PM

How distributors can improve the e-commerce experience

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
July 9, 2021 at 12:55 PM

Labor management systems now include robot interactions

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
July 8, 2021 at 1:58 PM

Distributors among top sellers of groceries, convenience

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
July 7, 2021 at 1:15 PM

Technology for truck drivers may help relieve shortage

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
July 6, 2021 at 12:43 PM

Wilbur-Ellis balances sustainability, profitability

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
July 2, 2021 at 12:18 PM

Pros and cons of various warehouse management systems

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

Some of Amazon's supplier deals include stock warrants

NAW SmartBrief Some of Amazon's supplier deals include stock warrants | Imperial Dade building Ala. logistics facility | Another Wakefern banner adopts ThryveAI e-commerce platform Created for [email protected] |  Web Version July 1, 2021 Connect with NAW      …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 30, 2021 at 1:04 PM

LEED standards help make warehouses more sustainable

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 5:03 PM

We’ve saved distributors millions.

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 29, 2021 at 12:40 PM

UNFI outlines strategy for future growth

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 28, 2021 at 12:44 PM

Distributors change sourcing, training in the pandemic

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 25, 2021 at 1:19 PM

Distributors make adjustments for excess face masks

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 24, 2021 at 1:20 PM

A new playbook for B2B lead gen

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 23, 2021 at 1:16 PM

Hillman Group to go public after merger

NAW SmartBrief Hillman Group to go public after merger | Avient, Oceanworks to scale up recycled plastics | Over 4,000 SRS Distribution employees to receive equity payout Created for [email protected] |  Web Version June 23, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 12:50 PM

Ferguson, Grainger continue to lead MDM distributor list

NAW SmartBrief Ferguson, Grainger continue to lead MDM distributor list | Infographic: Warehouse automation is set for growth | Survey: Paying ransomware often leads to 2nd attack Created for [email protected] |  Web Version June 22, 2021 Connect with NAW      …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 22, 2021 at 10:01 AM

Today's the day! Invest in your business’s digital future at the Digital Manufacturer Summit

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 21, 2021 at 1:07 PM

Avnet CEO talks centennial, leading during a pandemic

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 18, 2021 at 12:59 PM

Q&A: How distributors can win with value add

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 17, 2021 at 5:00 PM

The six most important steps to becoming data-driven

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 17, 2021 at 12:35 PM

West Coast ports have all the imports they can handle

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 16, 2021 at 1:21 PM

Winsupply credits local owners for record annual sales

NAW SmartBrief Winsupply credits local owners for record annual sales | UNFI, Crisp partner to track CPG sales, inventory | Amazon Business shares procurement insights for 2021 Created for [email protected] |  Web Version June 16, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 15, 2021 at 1:17 PM

Home Depot takes DIY approach to supply chain challenges

NAW SmartBrief Global chip shortage bolsters business at Arrow, Avnet | Home Depot takes DIY approach to supply chain challenges | Report: Amazon's growth could outpace Walmart's in 2022 Created for [email protected] |  Web Version June 15, 2021 Connect with NA…
  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

It’s true! Our fans work even better with evap coolers.

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

Grainger CEO respects but doesn't fear Amazon

NAW SmartBrief Grainger CEO respects but doesn't fear Amazon | UNFI is optimistic about Community Marketplace's start | Hy-Vee teams with Google to boost digital capabilities Created for [email protected] |  Web Version June 11, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 10, 2021 at 1:14 PM

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

NAW SmartBrief UNFI posts lower fiscal Q3 profit | What's behind Staples' drive to acquire Office Depot? | Weyerhaeuser eyes potential deals amid strong demand Created for [email protected] |  Web Version June 10, 2021 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 9, 2021 at 12:52 PM

Why and how to create a B2B community strategy

NAW SmartBrief Grainger CEO: No big changes planned to branches, DCs | Pandemic fuels home health care growth at Medline | Fastener Distributor Index grows 3.1 percentage points in May Created for [email protected] |  Web Version June 9, 2021 Connect with NAW  …
  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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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
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

NAW SmartBrief Restaurant business is rebounding, Sysco CEO says | Tech Data introduces captive finance company | July 5 to be Bezos' last day as Amazon CEO Created for [email protected] |  Web Version May 28, 2021 Connect with NAW       New…
  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

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  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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