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.
Port operators and the union dockworkers at U.S. East and Gulf Coast reached a tentative labor deal, but the underlying issues remain. NAW's CEO joins the MDM Podcast to talk distribution's response.
The third annual event delivered insights, collaboration and plenty of networking about what’s possible in distribution innovation, with a heavy emphasis on technology levers.
The association said the LPC will empower distributors to contest federal regulations.
Dirk Van Dongen was an influential leader and force who spent decades advocating for the wholesale distribution sector. MDM reached out to some of those who worked closely with him to capture his legacy.
Van Dongen led NAW for 41 years until his retirement in late 2020, spearheading the association’s transformation into what it is today.
Over 100 executives from some of the largest distribution companies gathered at NAW's two-day small-group strategy session.
The rule is set to increase the current salary threshold for overtime pay exemption by 65% at the start of 2025.
The rule will go into effect 120 days after entered into the Federal Register, though it's expected to meet stern legal opposition.
OSHA will publish its final "Walkaround Rule" on April 1, which has been met with staunch opposition from several trade associations.
NAW’s 2024 Executive Summit was its most well-attended such event in years, and its content delivered in spades. This episode features interviews with attendees on their top takeaways, initiatives & more.
The Senate bill requests $60.1 billion for Ukraine aid, $14.1 billion for Israel and $20.2 billion to improve security at the U.S. border.
