| September 26, 2008 | News for the wholesale distribution industry |
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- RFID standards help win acceptance for technology
New technologies can be adapted more quickly once official standards are established by developers, suppliers and vendors. Early RFID technology was based on proprietary systems, but standards began to develop in the late 1990s. RFID can operate chiefly in four different frequencies, but now only the 13.56MHz frequency is accepted as an ISO standard. PlanetAnalog.com/RFID World
(9/19)
     
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| | Supply Chain Innovations: Executive Kit
Distribution industry expert, Dr. Adam Fein shares the four main topics of his acclaimed book Facing the Forces of Change®: Lead the Way in the Supply Chain in this compilation of articles. Click here to download IBM's executive kit for strategic insight and innovations for your supply chain. | |
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- Hiring star talent can have pros, cons
Companies may be determined to hire star talent, but it's important to remember that the star may not have the same success with your company as he or she had before. Consider whether the candidate's skills are transferable to the new position, and remember that if a candidate arrives with a team, he or she can just as easily leave with the team. The Wall Street Journal
(9/22)
- Commercial real estate design can help recruit talent
Designing the workplace to attract top talent has received more attention in the past two decades. Trends include moving to more informal meeting spaces, and installing such things as pool tables for employees to blow off steam. Corporate America began to pay more attention to workplace design after the success of dot-com companies in recruiting younger workers. American City Business Journals/Seattle
(9/19)
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- Getting the last word in may mean losing a good customer
Some salespeople may feel the urge to get in "the last word" or otherwise behave in a condescending manner toward a customer who has a complaint with the service or goods being provided. For the sales professional, it's essential to remember that winning a battle of words with a client may cause the company to lose the war in the form of watching that customer take his or her business elsewhere. Manage Smarter
(9/23)
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- Establishing credibility helps launch a product, idea
Establishing credibility is one of three key elements in getting a product or idea into the marketplace, says Kathleen Buchanan, founder of iinnLight Technologies in Laguna Beach, Calif. Seeding the market can help establish credibility by letting clients sample the product; marketing support and employee training are other critical aspects to achieving success. BusinessWeek/Today's Tip
(9/17)
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- Upscale hotels go well beyond ordinary for breakfast fare
Upscale hotels are increasingly giving their breakfast fare the same attention as dinner, with gourmet entrees and special menus. Breakfast specials at the JW Marriott hotel in Santa Monica, Calif., for instance, included lobster hash with smoked paprika hollandaise and Kobe beef corned beef hash with fried organic eggs. USA TODAY
(9/23)
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