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This week, world markets could finally exhale as the Fed announced a 50 basis-point cut to interest rates. To some, it was larger than expected, while to others, it was either late or never should have happened at all. This week, Kevin and Tom unpack the big move and what it means for wholesale distributors and manufacturers.

But this week held a lot more interesting news than just the rate cut. According to a recent report, 97% of all supply chain leaders surveyed said that they're facing challenges with supply chain metrics, while only 44% currently track customer satisfaction as a key performance indicator. All this while supply chain executives may be losing the strategic gains they made with their C-suite counterparts during the pandemic. What forces are shaping the supply chain now, and how can they be managed?

And if that isn't enough, Industry Today reports that manufacturers will need to re-think how they do everything. Like it or not, they are entering a period that demands transformation, meaning an intense, organization-wide program that shifts performance, starting with the top line.

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Supply chain optimization has never been more critical in today’s wholesale distribution market. A stunning 83% of businesses are now focused on creating customer-centric supply chains to improve service and offer flexible delivery options. In fact, the market is set to skyrocket almost $50 billion over the next eight years.

This week, Kevin and Tom are joined by James Gilman, President of Perimeter Office Products, who gives his unique insight to the state of supply chain management and what can be done to improve it. We also take a look at how companies are using AI to improve efficiencies in their supply chain - and how to overcome the hurdles that come with it.

And of course, everyone is waiting with bated breath to see what the Fed will announce next week for rate cuts. The question at this point isn't "will there be a rate cut," it's "how much will the upcoming rate cut be?" We take a look at a few possible scenarios, and what the implications are of a large cut versus a small one.

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Markets are confused. Investors want rate cuts because they are a tailwind for growth. But rate cuts tend to be driven by negative economic data, and the economic data is...weird.

So is a rate cut coming, and if so, how much should it be? and what will this mean for wholesale distributors?

This week, we cut through the economic confusion to bring you informed perspective on the economy, rate cuts, and the implications for wholesale distributors and manufacturers.

We also take a look at some important lessons that B2B marketers can learn from the world of B2C eCommerce. Here's a hint: storytelling is a good start, let's really start talking about customer personalization.

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