| October 5, 2007 | News for the wholesale distribution industry |
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- Commentary: Wal-Mart faces changing retail landscape
Wal-Mart transformed the retail landscape and made its mark on the U.S. economy by providing low-cost goods and boosting the trend toward Asian-manufactured products, leaving many smaller businesses to struggle in its wake, writes one Wall Street Journal reporter. The company's strength is waning, however, as its international expansion efforts have provided mixed results and rivals have stepped up to offer better service and selection or more convenience. The Wall Street Journal
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- Possible tax reform has business groups working together
The Tax Relief Coalition, lead by NAW President Dirk Van Dongen, was formed in 2001 to help get President George W. Bush's tax cut passed in Congress. It worked then, and now the group of top trade organizations is being called upon again as a tax bill, dubbed "the mother of all reforms," has been promised by Rep. Charlie Rangel, D-N.Y. "We don't know exactly what Rangel will propose," Van Dongen said, "but there's enough conversation out there to be concerned, and to respond." The Washington Post
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- WinWholesale opens new Nebraska branches
WinWholesale Inc. has opened two new locations in Nebraska, including Husker Winlectric, an electrical wholesale location in Omaha, serving that city and surrounding areas, and Lincoln Winwater Works Company in Lincoln, serving utilities and city governments and contractors in the eastern part of the state. Modern Distribution Management
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- Companies can benefit from knowing who owns their stock
A company that knows who owns its stock can better understand what investors want and improve stock-price explanations, according to this CFO Magazine article. Still, many CFOs find they don't really know who their stockholders are because transparency rules are outdated and the markets move so quickly. CFO Magazine
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- Collaboration has to stem from company's culture
Companies can usually improve in their collaboration efforts, but it's important to first work to improve the corporate culture. Various collaboration tools can also help, including tools created for a Web-based function, and platforms that address various disciplines, including supply chain management and HR processes. CRM Daily
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- Palm's Centro a sound small-business option
Palm's new Centro offers a sound business solution for small-business owners who don't want systems that are too expensive or bulky. The device, which costs only $99, has similar functionality to Palm's Treo and is one of the smallest smartphones on the market. SmartBIZ
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Automation creates need for E-commerce insurance
Where would you be if a virus caused your computer network to crash, or if an artificially generated electric current damaged your material handling equipment? Would you be out of pocket if one of your salespeople had a laptop stolen? The Hartford offers low-cost solutions for some exposures that could be high-tech nightmares. Read more about it at here.
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The Hertz green collection: Reserve and conserve
Now you can reserve fuel-efficient, environmentally-friendly cars that are both easy on the wallet and suitable for families and small groups traveling together. Reservable by specific make and model with an EPA highway fuel efficiency rating of 28 miles or more per gallon. To enroll in the NAW/Hertz Business Account Program, visit NAW's Web site.
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