| January 5, 2007 | News for the wholesale distribution industry |
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- Analysis: Manufacturing will avoid bust, growth to remain steady
U.S. manufacturing saw a reversal in December and is showing resilience despite downturns in the housing and auto industries. "What you're going to see, going forward, is a manufacturing sector that, instead of growing a lot faster than the overall economy, will be growing more in line with the economy," said a leading industry economist. The Wall Street Journal
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- New year could be challenging for U.S. CEOs
Experts predict institutional and retail investors will increase their influence over corporate matters in the coming year as trends toward more corporate governance and shareholder activism are likely to continue. The options backdating scandal and increased scrutiny of executive compensation also is expected to test the leadership skills of American CEOs. Financial Times (free content)
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- Choose leaders carefully, thoughtfully
Whether or not leaders are born or made is a fierce debate, but one argument that shouldn't happen is how to choose a company's next manager or division leader. Careful consideration should be taken as to whether the candidate is a good fit with the company, its employees and its goals and values, rather than just filling a quota or promoting a family member. Fast Company
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- Avoid office version of the Telephone Game
Ninety-seven percent of managers believe they are effectively communicating their thoughts and needs to subordinates while only a quarter of their subordinates say the same, according to a recent survey. Miscommunication can be prevented by taking the time to ask and verify that employees understood exactly what you need of them. CIO
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- Education best tool when setting up home network
Operating your business from a home office can be tricky if you don't have a proper networking system in place. These systems sometimes can be difficult to install and use, but a little research and effort should fix the problem and have you up and running in no time. InformationWeek
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Material Handling Dos and Don'ts
Many employees in the wholesale distribution industry spend significant amounts of time loading and unloading items and lifting heavy materials. This manual handling, and the twisting and turning that occur when they perform these tasks, can lead to injuries to the back, shoulder, and neck. Learn more about effective material handling practices.
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| Territory Manager-Philadelphia, PA | Manufacturers Reserve Supply | Southeastern, PA, Southwestern, NJ & Northern, DE |
| Commercial/Institutional Products & Service Consultant | A.W. Hastings | Enfield, CT |
| Industrial Marketing Specialist | Crescent Electric Supply Co. | East Dubuque, IL |
| Manager, Marketing Research and Analysis | Crescent Electric Supply Co. | East Dubuque, IL |
| VP Regional Manager | United Pipe & Supply Co., Inc. | Portland, Oregon |
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