NAW SmartBriefDesigned specifically for executives in the wholesale industry, NAW SmartBrief is a FREE e-mail newsletter delivered 4x/week. It provides the latest need-to-know news and industry information that maximizes your time, giving you an edge over your competition.&nbsp;Click&nbsp; <a href='http://www.smartbrief.com/naw/index.jsp?sb_code=rss'>here</a> to subscribe.http://www.smartbrief.com/news/naw?sb_code=rsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/images/homepage/hed-smartbrief.gifNAW SmartBriefhttp://www.smartbrief.com/news/naw?sb_code=rssen-us20 May 2013 08:06:28 CDTHow Do it Best makes IT investment fun and successfulhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE521C11D-40D2-400A-98BA-E4B6FA702991%26copyid%3D51F709C0-DA20-41A3-82A8-42842769E882%26brief%3Dnaw%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE521C11D-40D2-400A-98BA-E4B6FA702991%26copyid%3D51F709C0-DA20-41A3-82A8-42842769E882%26brief%3Dnaw%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssDo it Best in 2009 decided to keep its information-technology team sharp by creating a conference, Techapalooza, rather than  -More- ]]>20 May 2013 08:06:28 CDTTop StorySUPERVALU announces offer of $400M in senior noteshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE521C11D-40D2-400A-98BA-E4B6FA702991%26copyid%3DA4706BF3-8B85-4020-B9A9-8517879D343D%26brief%3Dnaw%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE521C11D-40D2-400A-98BA-E4B6FA702991%26copyid%3DA4706BF3-8B85-4020-B9A9-8517879D343D%26brief%3Dnaw%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssSUPERVALU is holding a tender of senior notes worth $400 million that will be due in 2021.  -More- ]]>20 May 2013 08:06:28 CDTTop StoryRobots may soon find their way into distribution centershttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE521C11D-40D2-400A-98BA-E4B6FA702991%26copyid%3DF6B97E39-C8CE-480E-B0F3-3AB3A56C78CB%26brief%3Dnaw%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE521C11D-40D2-400A-98BA-E4B6FA702991%26copyid%3DF6B97E39-C8CE-480E-B0F3-3AB3A56C78CB%26brief%3Dnaw%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssAs technology continues to progress, more companies may begin to integrate robots into their warehouse operations.  -More- ]]>20 May 2013 08:06:28 CDTOperations and TechnologyCustomer insight is key to dealing with objectionshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE521C11D-40D2-400A-98BA-E4B6FA702991%26copyid%3D72C0286B-E90C-4CF0-8D30-EADC2BD9A4F7%26brief%3Dnaw%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE521C11D-40D2-400A-98BA-E4B6FA702991%26copyid%3D72C0286B-E90C-4CF0-8D30-EADC2BD9A4F7%26brief%3Dnaw%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe first step to dealing with customer objections is to learn as much as you can about your client and where he or she is in -More- ]]>20 May 2013 08:06:28 CDTSales and MarketingWalk a mile in your customer's shoeshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE521C11D-40D2-400A-98BA-E4B6FA702991%26copyid%3D81DC9392-B567-4525-A69F-372663A6B458%26brief%3Dnaw%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE521C11D-40D2-400A-98BA-E4B6FA702991%26copyid%3D81DC9392-B567-4525-A69F-372663A6B458%26brief%3Dnaw%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssBuyers and sellers sometimes view situations very differently even though they are looking at the same set of facts, writes D -More- ]]>20 May 2013 08:06:28 CDTSales and MarketingThird Circuit strikes down NLRB recess appointmentshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE521C11D-40D2-400A-98BA-E4B6FA702991%26copyid%3D1814A2FE-4A58-43AD-B631-A33B3F4299CD%26brief%3Dnaw%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE521C11D-40D2-400A-98BA-E4B6FA702991%26copyid%3D1814A2FE-4A58-43AD-B631-A33B3F4299CD%26brief%3Dnaw%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe U.S.  -More- ]]>20 May 2013 08:06:28 CDTPolicy WatchHow managers can prepare themselves for 360-degree feedbackhttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE521C11D-40D2-400A-98BA-E4B6FA702991%26copyid%3D9E723389-9D2D-429C-9822-0D7A060994F6%26brief%3Dnaw%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE521C11D-40D2-400A-98BA-E4B6FA702991%26copyid%3D9E723389-9D2D-429C-9822-0D7A060994F6%26brief%3Dnaw%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssThe idea of receiving 360-degree feedback can be intimidating, but having access to the opinions of every worker can be a tre -More- ]]>20 May 2013 08:06:28 CDTThe Business LeaderHow to boost employee retention rateshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE521C11D-40D2-400A-98BA-E4B6FA702991%26copyid%3D22AA525D-A406-45DA-B593-3EEE4E35FE5C%26brief%3Dnaw%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE521C11D-40D2-400A-98BA-E4B6FA702991%26copyid%3D22AA525D-A406-45DA-B593-3EEE4E35FE5C%26brief%3Dnaw%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssIt's important to do what you can to retain your experienced employees, who have valuable skills and can create a sense of co -More- ]]>20 May 2013 08:06:28 CDTThe Business Leader"Getting the Most Out of CRM: Best Practices for Wholesaler-Distributors"http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE521C11D-40D2-400A-98BA-E4B6FA702991%26copyid%3DA9588733-A444-48AD-8DC8-F5F68D956C77%26brief%3Dnaw%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE521C11D-40D2-400A-98BA-E4B6FA702991%26copyid%3DA9588733-A444-48AD-8DC8-F5F68D956C77%26brief%3Dnaw%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssExperienced distributors say CRM is fast becoming a standard practice and an essential tool for managing a high-performing sa -More- ]]>20 May 2013 08:06:28 CDTNAW Insider13 days remaining to save $200 for NAW's manager's coursehttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE521C11D-40D2-400A-98BA-E4B6FA702991%26copyid%3D9E75947F-1940-492D-8A84-8438E3ADBA1A%26brief%3Dnaw%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE521C11D-40D2-400A-98BA-E4B6FA702991%26copyid%3D9E75947F-1940-492D-8A84-8438E3ADBA1A%26brief%3Dnaw%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssRegister by June 1 and save $200 per person for the NAW Wholesale Distribution Manager's Course, June 17 to 21, at Ohio State -More- ]]>20 May 2013 08:06:28 CDTNAW InsiderDoes your credit application protect you?http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE521C11D-40D2-400A-98BA-E4B6FA702991%26copyid%3D09F2AD26-9754-4595-ADE3-32924EC3D64F%26brief%3Dnaw%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FstoryDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE521C11D-40D2-400A-98BA-E4B6FA702991%26copyid%3D09F2AD26-9754-4595-ADE3-32924EC3D64F%26brief%3Dnaw%26sb_code%3Drss%26%26campaign%3DrssNo matter how cautious you are in extending credit to your customers, in the end, the quality and contents of your credit app -More- 

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]]>20 May 2013 08:06:28 CDTNAW InsiderDivide each difficulty into as many parts as is feasible and necessary to resolve it.http://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE521C11D-40D2-400A-98BA-E4B6FA702991%26copyid%3D6B7D3274-AD2B-4F3F-AC77-EDA10F553083%26brief%3Dnaw%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3Drsshttp://www.smartbrief.com/servlet/rdrc?u=%2Fnews%2FquoteDetails.jsp%3Fissueid%3DE521C11D-40D2-400A-98BA-E4B6FA702991%26copyid%3D6B7D3274-AD2B-4F3F-AC77-EDA10F553083%26brief%3Dnaw%26sb_code%3Drss%26campaign%3DrssRene Descartes,French mathematician and philosopher -More- ]]>20 May 2013 08:06:28 CDTSmartQuote