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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
July 1, 2022 at 12:58 PM

Investors losing interest in Amazon aggregators

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June 30, 2022 at 6:48 PM

Make your voice count.

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 30, 2022 at 1:36 PM

Wilbur-Ellis, startup team up on self-flying sprayers

NAW SmartBrief Wilbur-Ellis, startup team up on self-flying sprayers | Motion optimistic about future M&A after Kaman deal | Cardinal Health begins deliveries via drone in N.C. Created for [email protected] |  Web Version June 30, 2022 Connect with NAW     …
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June 29, 2022 at 1:15 PM

Walmart adds AR to app for more informed shopping

NAW SmartBrief TD Synnex reports massive Q2 profit, revenue gains | Walmart adds AR to app for more informed shopping | TricorBraun acquires Australia-based PB Packaging Created for [email protected] |  Web Version June 29, 2022 Connect with NAW       …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 28, 2022 at 1:10 PM

Retailers seek alternate routes amid rail backups

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 27, 2022 at 12:36 PM

Investments help Lineage grow in direct-to-consumer space

NAW SmartBrief Investments help Lineage grow in direct-to-consumer space | Nondemand issues having outsize impact on inflation | Lawson Products exec: Sales can be a good fit for women Created for [email protected] |  Web Version June 27, 2022 Connect with NAW …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 12:50 PM

Spotify's use of AI has lessons for distributors

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 23, 2022 at 1:06 PM

How distributors can navigate economic volatility

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June 22, 2022 at 1:10 PM

Gordon Food Service goes digital for last-mile delivery

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 21, 2022 at 12:59 PM

McLane VP looks ahead to future of supply chain

NAW SmartBrief McLane VP looks ahead to future of supply chain | Report: Supply chain firms make DEI inroads | KeHE Distributors simplifies, expands ordering process for retailers Created for [email protected] |  Web Version June 21, 2022 Connect with NAW      …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 17, 2022 at 1:23 PM

Labor talks not expected to result in port strikes

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 16, 2022 at 1:23 PM

How to choose the right ERP vendor partner

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 15, 2022 at 1:13 PM

How much will distributors grow in 2022, 2023?

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 14, 2022 at 1:24 PM

DHL: Supply chain issues may ease slightly in next year

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 13, 2022 at 1:25 PM

Grainger CEO: Tech is vital for e-commerce, operations

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 10, 2022 at 1:36 PM

Applico: Distributors should do more with marketplaces

NAW SmartBrief Applico: Distributors should do more with marketplaces | Lineage CFO says automation, staffing are top priorities | What distinguishes the best supply chain performers? Created for [email protected] |  Web Version June 10, 2022 Connect with NAW  …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 9, 2022 at 1:02 PM

AI tools help supply chains address truck driver shortage

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June 8, 2022 at 2:06 PM

Benchmarks point to cooling inflation

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 7, 2022 at 1:13 PM

Operations are key to successful distributor acquisitions

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 6, 2022 at 1:41 PM

Labor management systems can boost workforce efficiency

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 3, 2022 at 1:19 PM

Sysco starts 4-day week for warehouse workers, drivers

NAW SmartBrief Sysco starts 4-day week for warehouse workers, drivers | How distributors can manage inflation, higher costs | SpartanNash earns $19.3M in Q1 Created for [email protected] |  Web Version June 3, 2022 Connect with NAW       New…
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 2, 2022 at 1:10 PM

Techniques that help people want to make changes

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
June 1, 2022 at 1:25 PM

S&S Activewear plans Cincinnati-area DC with 175 jobs

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 31, 2022 at 1:24 PM

Study: B2B buyers want e-commerce, flexible financing

NAW SmartBrief Winsupply exec: Supply shortages require creative solution | US Foods using tech, remapping to optimize delivery routes | Grainger working with The Mom Project to find employees Created for [email protected] |  Web Version May 31, 2022 Connect wi…
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 27, 2022 at 1:17 PM

Tech addresses warehouse security, labeling, compliance

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 26, 2022 at 1:33 PM

Walmart's drone delivery to take off in new markets

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 25, 2022 at 7:24 PM

It's Time to Rethink Your Supply Chain Strategy

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 25, 2022 at 12:50 PM

Univar Solutions VP offers insights on e-commerce growth

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 24, 2022 at 1:28 PM

Report: Warehouse workers warm up to technologies

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 23, 2022 at 1:34 PM

Sysco plans to add 800 electric trucks to fleet

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May 20, 2022 at 1:03 PM

East Coast's largest port backed up

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 19, 2022 at 1:01 PM

Container dwell time drops nearly 50% at Calif. ports

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 18, 2022 at 1:13 PM

How to implement data-driven selling

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 17, 2022 at 1:27 PM

How customer service can become a testing center

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 16, 2022 at 12:49 PM

How Amazon is tweaking its fulfillment strategy

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 13, 2022 at 1:32 PM

Producer prices climb again in April

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 12, 2022 at 12:51 PM

Aging warehouse space poses problems for logistics

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 11, 2022 at 1:20 PM

US Foods CEO resigns as 3 directors named

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 10, 2022 at 1:28 PM

Imperial Dade gets new part-owner, makes acquisition

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 9, 2022 at 12:55 PM

CEO shares how CDW is handling supply chain problems

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 6, 2022 at 1:29 PM

Strategies to make sales more efficiently

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 5, 2022 at 1:32 PM

AmerisourceBergen has higher profit, revenue in fiscal Q2

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 4, 2022 at 1:20 PM

Hy-Vee: Pandemic shows value of procurement, partners

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 3, 2022 at 1:25 PM

Why multistory warehouses are gaining traction

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
May 2, 2022 at 1:23 PM

ADI exec: Supply chain is aligned with sales, marketing

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 29, 2022 at 1:42 PM

Hybrid B2B sales to become commonplace soon

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April 28, 2022 at 1:13 PM

Chefs' Warehouse posts Q1 profit, buys seafood company

NAW SmartBrief Chefs' Warehouse posts Q1 profit, buys seafood company | Graybar posts "record" Q1 results; sales jump 25.3% | Users want productivity, integration, management in WMS Created for [email protected] |  Web Version April 28, 2022 Connect with NAW   …
  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 27, 2022 at 3:02 PM

Webinar: How Digital Transformation enables Unified Commerce to achieve Sales Goals

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April 27, 2022 at 1:06 PM

Sysco tests refrigerated trucks powered by kinetic energy

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  NAW SmartBrief · [email protected]
April 26, 2022 at 1:09 PM

What leads to better distribution outcomes?

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