| May 15, 2009 | News for the wholesale distribution industry |
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- McKesson to store flu vaccine doses for CDC reserve
McKesson agreed to store up to 500,000 flu vaccine doses as part of a reserve for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The drug distributor has a contract to supply the CDC with vaccines. McKesson will store the flu vaccine doses, which require special handling, at its specialty distribution centers. Forbes/The Associated Press
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- Ingram settles SEC inquiry over McAfee for $15 million
Ingram Micro agreed to pay $15 million to settle a claim against McAfee by U.S. regulators. As McAfee's largest customer, Ingram Micro agreed to carry unwanted products through "channel-stuffing," according to Securities and Exchange Commission claims. The SEC regulators faulted Ingram Micro for inadequate internal controls and documentation. Bloomberg
(5/12)
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| | Economic Stimulus Opportunities for Wholesale Distribution
Dr. Adam Fein, distribution industry expert, presents an exclusive report that helps executives to understand this major piece of economic legislation and then take advantage of any private business benefits of the new spending. The report focuses on the provisions of the bill with the greatest relevance to wholesale distribution companies. Click to download your complimentary report. | |
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- Benefit statements help workers see their whole paycheck
Companies can use benefits statements to improve recruitment and retention efforts by showing workers their compensation extends far beyond what gets included in their paycheck, Mike Werling writes. Human resources experts say a statement should itemize minor benefits such as flu shots, not just big-ticket items and can include benefits that are hard to value monetarily. Entrepreneur.com
(5/6)
- When to stay on the horse that got you here
Downturns create an air of urgency in a business, writes Sangeeth Varghese, an overwhelming sense that something must be done differently to cope with the hard times. But that's panic, he notes, not a strategy. Sometimes the best thing a leader can do is focus on the qualities that made the business successful in the first place. Forbes
(5/11)
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- Providing the right incentives for great salesmanship
Incentives are a great way to increase the performance of a sales staff, writes Tim Houlihan, but it is important for managers to know what they're rewarding and how those rewards are perceived. Get commitments from sales staff and reward those who exceed their goals, he notes, but make sure the incentives are tied to the most productive behaviors and are available to the entire top half of the team, not just the very best performers. Houlihan also suggests giving incentives that don't have a clear cash value, since they're more likely to be appreciated and seen as a special treat, not a part of the paycheck. SalesForceXP
(5/2009)
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- White papers market a business operator's expertise
Well-written white papers can help a small-business owner stand out from the competition by proving expertise in a given area. Several Web sites offer help on how to write white papers and get them noticed by a target audience of customers. NYTimes.com
(5/11)
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- Visitors learn about Scotland through its national drink: Scotch whisky
In Scotland, the Scotch Whisky Experience, Scotch whisky tastings and tours of distilleries are available for anyone interested in learning more about the country's national drink. The education into Scotch whisky also gives a big insight into Scotland. May, after all, is known as whisky month, although tastings and other events take place year-round. TravelAge West
(5/10)
- Survey: Internet access a top priority for hotel guests
As many as 47% of travelers make sure a hotel caters to their technological needs before booking a room, and a third of travelers use a hotel's Web site as their top source for assessing the property, according to a new survey. Experts say the findings underscore the competitive disadvantage hotels place themselves in if they charge guests extra for Internet access or don't have a stellar Web site. Hotel Interactive
(5/11)
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Material handling do's and don'ts
Many employees in the wholesale distribution industry spend significant time loading and unloading items and lifting heavy materials. This manual handling, and the twisting and turning that occur when workers perform these tasks, can lead to injuries to the back, shoulder and neck. Learn more about effective material handling practices.
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