NFDA Insights - August 5

The NFDA website has launched. We encourage you to visit the site and check it out. We also encourage all of our members to log in and update your profile information. Click Here to be directed to the NFDA Website

NFDA Brazil Fastener Fair

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If you are interested in expanding your market presence in South America you should consider joining NFDA at the Brazilian Fastener Fair this November.

NFDA held a successful program at the February 2011 Fastener Fair in Stuttgart, Germany and we will be repeating that program with a couple of improvements for the Brasil Fastener Fair in November. Here are some the benefits available to you:

Share NFDA Booth Space
Show passes
Brazilian market and import/export presentation from U.S. Department of Commerce
Assistance with transportation and hotel accommodations
Assistance with Visa Processing through the Brazilian Consulate in Chicago

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NFDA Featured in Recent Fully Threaded Radio Episode

The most recent episode of Fully Threaded Radio features incoming NFDA Chairman, Jay Queenin.

Click here to listen or download the most recent episode

Gilchrist Scholarship Winners Announced

We would like to congratulate this years winners of the Gilchrist Memorial Scholarship.

From the NFDA applicants:

Jessup Cooper, sponsored by Southern Fasteners & Supply in Winston Salem, NC
Maria Cristina Garza sponsored by Wurth-Adams, McAllen, TX
Kyle Strahm sponsored by Wurth Snider Bolt, Louisville, KY.

From the SEFA applicants:

Andrew Vu, Sponsored by Brighton-Best International.

For More Information on the Scholarship Click Here

Industry News

NFDA Fall Forum @ NIFS West

NFDA will be having a Fall Forum event at the front-end of the NIFS West Event this October. Come in a bit early and join us for a networking reception the evening of the 18th, and then a day's worth of educational sessions on the 19th.

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The Negotiation Skills sessions will be facilitated by John Hamilton an expert in negotiations. This is an excellent way for you and your staff to prepare for the NIFS West trade show and meetings.

There will also be a session on Managing Your Business Through a Supply Chain Disruption geared toward owners and executive level employees.

Registration will be handled by NIFS West. The NFDA event will be one of the "Optional Events" on the NIFS West registration form. For more information and registration info click here.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Manufacturer Growth and Supplier Delivery Slow in July
U.S. manufacturing activity expanded in July, but the growth was the weakest in two years, according to the Institute for Supply Management's monthly index. The Supplier Delivery Index reading for July was 50.4%, compared with June's 56.3%. Read More

Should Transportation Management Systems Be Built or Bought?
Every business has different considerations when deciding on an in-house or purchased transportation-management system, writes Ed Boclair. Some things to consider include: "Cost, time to benefit, technology, complexity, requirements for your industry, and the ability to differentiate your business," he advises. Read More

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FCH for NFDA Members

FCH

Fasteners ClearingHouse.com is a sourcing network for the fastener industry and those who buy and sell industrial, commercial and mil-spec fasteners. With over 500,000 line items in the database from hundreds of distributors across North America, FCH is the largest network of its kind. NFDA Members are eligible for a specific program that allows you to search and source specifically from other NFDA members.

Does it work?

Bruce Darling, of Porteous Fastener Company, thinks so.

You and your sourcing team are invited to see for yourself and welcome to search as often as you'd like at

Why would you pay to source when FCH has

over twice the number of line items online for FREE?

Leveraging the Modern Web for Better Risk Insight
Register for a free, one-hour webinar: "Leveraging the Modern Web for Better Risk Insight." The Internet and social Web are changing how we communicate, connect and collaborate -- and the way we work in business credit. Join commercial credit pro Darrell Horton, Revenue/AR Manager for Shuffle Master, as he explores this change with tips on leveraging the Web for better risk management.

U.S. Export Assistance Center Educational Opportunities
If you are selling outside of the U.S. or considering selling outside the U.S. make sure that you take advantage of the resources from the Export Assistance Center.

Export.gov has a variety of upcoming webinars. These webinars cover a variety of topics, both beginner and advanced. If you have any questions regarding a specific webinar, please contact the trade specialist or partner listed for that specific webinar.

We also have a variety of recorded webinars available to assist you, in your location, at a time that is convienent for you. These webinars include both beginner and advanced topics. For more information visit their site.