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Pericle's work will expand into an ongoing body of intelligence, including a monthly podcast, applied guidance for industry leaders and conversations with the operators building the next generation of distribution capability.
After 4 years at NAW, they will now lead and shape the future of training programs for over 9,000 employees at local companies and service companies of Winsupply.
The group of industry leaders will help guide NAW’s strategic direction as the organization continues its mission to provide world-class advocacy, resources and insights for its members.
Eric Hoplin, NAW CEO, testified to the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce’s Subcommittee on Workforce Protections on how the distribution industry is deploying AI.
The ruling prevents Oregon’s Department of Environmental Quality from enforcing the Act against NAW Members until the court rules on the merits.
The association says the state’s law is driving unexpected and unsustainable costs for businesses across the interstate supply chain.
It was the fourth annual event for NAW, and the biggest one yet, bringing startup technology vendors and forward-thinking distributors together.
See some of the key findings and takeaways from this research that focused on wage growth and job security in the manufacturing and transportation industries governed by the NLRA and RLA.
NAW’s marquee annual event is headlined by a mainstage session with the 43rd President of the United States as the nation commemorates 250 years since its founding.
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The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors says it has convened the "top minds in distribution" to serve as a "strategic brain trust" of the distribution sector.
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The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors has challenged the constitutionality of a mandate which creates “unreasonable, arbitrary and crushing” burdens on distributors in Oregon. Get all the crucial details here.
The Trump administration unveiled a new AI Action Plan outlining over 90 steps to strengthen U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence across innovation, infrastructure and global policy.
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The results also show that distributors warn new tax increases could add to mounting financial pressures across the industry.
NAW partnered with AAIC to lead the Wholesale Distribution Advisory Council, accelerating AI adoption in supply chain management.
NAW said Henry Schein’s CEO won the award for his leadership, service and engagement with the association and distribution community.
NAW said ABC Supply won the 2025 Distributors Deliver Award for its leadership, community involvement and innovation.
