| April 27, 2007 | News for the wholesale distribution industry |
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- W-Ds adapt to changing roles, offer fee-based services
Providing fee-based services is a new development for wholesaler-distributors, who have been primarily identified by the products they sell. Distributors are able to further integrate themselves into their customers' businesses by giving customers the option of unloading some non-value-added processes. Industrial Distribution
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- Risk of devastating bird flu pandemic remains, WHO official warns
The risk of a global bird flu pandemic remains significant and even a "modest" version of it could carry an economic price tag of some $200 billion, a World Health Organization official said Tuesday. The world has suffered an influenza pandemic once every few decades since 1850 and the next one to sweep the globe could infect up to 1 billion people and kill between 2 million and 7 million people, said Jean-Marc Olive, a WHO representative to the Philippines. Bloomberg1
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- Preparing for the next downturn
In a buoyant economy, the next recession seems far off. But managers who prepare during good times can improve their companies' chances to endure -- or thrive in -- the eventual downturn. The McKinsey Quarterly (free registration for SmartBrief readers)
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- CEO's role continues to expand
Analysts more often are looking at companies' sales process as a direct indicator of overall performance, which means CEOs have to be involved in and knowledgeable of what's going on with the sales side of the business. "CEOs can no longer accept 'smoke and mirrors' communications from the sales department," says marketing and sales strategist Jeff Thull. MarketingProfs (free registration)
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- Strategies for success in SMB ventures
A key suggestion for entrepreneurs and small-business owners is to keep your idea unique: Expansion is good, but don't lose sight of what made your product or service different from competitors. Also important during periods of growth is to set attainable goals and ensure that quality is being upheld. BusinessWeek
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- Airlines may reinvent first-class service, observers say
Some airlines may eventually elevate their first-class service to that of a five-star hotel, industry observers say. Carriers will study how they can customize the experience for first-class travelers. They are also expected to enlarge bathrooms and offer advanced entertainment systems with large screens. Research by Skytrax shows about 35 airlines providing first-class service. Forbes
(4/26)
- Wine director pours out a little advice
Wine director Beth von Benz of New York's Porter House discusses her personal take on creating innovative wine pairings for a predominately meat-based menu in this interview with Wine Spectator. Von Benz admits to being surprised at how well Pinot Noirs sell at the restaurant and how it has essentially replaced white wine on the menu. Wine Spectator
(4/24)
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Fatigue: Its Impact on Motor Vehicle Crashes
Driver fatigue has long been recognized as a significant factor in the cause of motor vehicle crashes. The degree of impairment is directly related to the amount of sleep lost -- as little as two hours of sleep loss can produce noticeable performance problems. Learn more about fatigue and its impact on motor vehicle crashes, including countermeasures to consider.
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Make your rentals more rewarding
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