| March 27, 2008 | News for the wholesale distribution industry |
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- Westcon inks Canadian distribution deal with Juniper
Westcon Group says its security-focused niche will give it a competitive advantage in its distribution deal with Juniper Networks. With distribution agreements now in place for Cisco, Avaya, Nortel and Juniper, Westcon believes it is the most complete multiple-vendor supplier in Canada. "I think we've suddenly become a more significant player in the Canadian market because we've become the go-to partner for security in Canada," said Lynn Smurthwaite-Murphy, vice-president of Westcon Canada and SMB North America. ITBusiness.ca (Canada)
(3/24)
     
- Rising food prices echo throughout supply chain
Skyrocketing commodities prices are affecting all levels of the food supply chain, with the average prices of many common grocery store items expected this year to exceed the general rate of inflation, according to U.S. economists, and everyone from suppliers to restaurant owners to consumers is feeling the pinch. The Arizona Republic (Phoenix)
(3/24)
- Logistics firms provide entry to European distribution
Third-party logistics providers such as France's FM Logistic and Menlo Worldwide Logistics provide infrastructure and expertise to smaller "companies looking to get their feet wet in Europe," says Jeffrey Rodriguez, senior logistics manager for Craters & Freighters. Such providers operating in Europe expect to enjoy a roughly 15% growth rate this year, according to a survey conducted by Boston's Northeastern University. DC Velocity
(3/2008)
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Managing a business plan means making mid-course corrections to it while still keeping an eye on long-term goals. Regular meetings should be held to review the plan, but keep the gatherings as concise as possible to avoid spending too much time rehashing already settled matters. Entrepreneur.com
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- Tipping can be tricky overseas
Cultural differences abound with respect to the giving of tips to service industry workers, so brush up on what's customary before you go abroad. For example, waitstaff in Japan view tipping as gauche, according to a Travel & Leisure guide to tipping outside the U.S. CNN/Travel+Leisure
(3/21)
- Appeals court rejects New York's passenger rights law
The 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals rejected new state laws in New York regarding airlines' responsibilities during significant delays, citing the Airline Deregulation Act. The court ruled that federal regulations pre-empt state laws. "We hold that requiring airlines to provide food, water, electricity and restrooms to passengers during lengthy ground delays does relate to the service of an air carrier and therefore falls within the express terms of the ADA's pre-emption provision," the judges said. The Wall Street Journal/Dow Jones Newswires
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