| June 11, 2008 | News for the wholesale distribution industry |
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- First order of business: Picking a port
Large and small businesses are building warehouses and distribution centers near ports along U.S. coastlines, as imports continue to grow. Logistics expert Peter Bradley outlines several considerations to weigh when choosing a DC location. DC Velocity
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- Name taken? Think of a new distinct one for new company
Businesses should use distinct names to differentiate themselves and avoid trademark issues, experts say. However, if a company wants to use the same name as another company, the name is not a famous trademark and the business they do is completely unrelated, using the same name probably is fine. Los Angeles Times
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- J.D. Power: The tops in small cars
With many drivers looking to cut back on gas expenses, J.D. Power and Associates offers up its list of the highest-quality small cars. J.D. Power predicts that more than two dozen new compact-vehicle models will debut by 2010, and "it will be particularly important for manufacturers to ensure high initial quality in these launches," Forbes quotes J.D. Power as saying in the report. Forbes
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Billion Dollar Company Roundtables for CIO, HR executives
NAW's Billion Dollar Company Roundtables provide a unique networking experience. Join your peers to speak in a noncompeting atmosphere about the issues and topics that affect your business today. Visit NAW to join the groups and learn more about the upcoming events.
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Payment paradigm has shifted
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Don't make wrong decisions about profitability
Al Bates, founder and president of Profit Planning Group, has spent 30 years analyzing distributor financial statements. His findings in Profit Myths in Wholesale Distribution boil down to this conclusion: Much, and possibly even most, of what managers in distribution companies know about improving profitability is wrong. Good economic times mask this fact, while challenging times make this fact absolutely dangerous!
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