| October 29, 2008 | News for the wholesale distribution industry |
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- Ingram Micro Q3 profit drops 36% on weakened demand
Ingram Micro Inc. posted a profit of $46.4 million for its third quarter, a 36% drop from $72.4 million in the year-ago period. The technology-products distributor cited softening demand for the results. "Our proactive steps to walk away from unprofitable business and recover freight costs -- combined with softening demand in our three largest regions -- had a negative impact on worldwide sales growth," CEO Gregory Spierkel said in a statement. Forbes/The Associated Press
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- Factors that define a company's success in global talent search
The competition for good talent has gone global, and new research suggests there are four factors that distinguish the companies that succeed in their international search for employees: brand, opportunity, purpose and company culture. Employees in developing countries, for instance, are particularly attuned to brand, while candidates in emerging markets want to see a company with a "game-changing business model," this article says. Harvard Business Review
(11/2008)
- Slow and steady beats hunt for silver bullet every time
Silver bullets don't exist in the business world, and companies that work to improve by searching for the silver bullet likely are wasting their time. Companies that take the steady -- and sometimes slow -- course of improvement are the ones that win the race. IndustryWeek
(10/1)
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Commodity deflation is closing the growth gap
Worried about the commodity price bubble, and what will be its effect on your revenue and profit? Visit Distribution Trends, the industry blog written by Pembroke Consulting President and NAW Institute for Distribution Excellence Fellow Adam J. Fein, Ph.D. You can also tune into his webcast Nov. 13 to ask questions regarding the 2009 economic forecast. Distribution Trends
(10/28)
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- Paperless boarding passes poised for wider rollout
Electronic boarding passes could become the norm as early as next year after the TSA wraps up testing at select airports across the country. The passes are bar codes e-mailed to passengers and displayed on cell phones and other personal electronic devices. Four U.S. carriers are currently testing the technology at nine airports, with many more locations expected in the coming months. USA TODAY
(10/22)
- Some sushi chefs won't take orders
At some of the most prestigious sushi bars, the chefs serve what they want, refusing to take orders and even ejecting customers who annoy them. A recipe for oven-roasted salmon or cod with miso sauce is included in this article. The Wall Street Journal
(10/24)
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Billion Dollar Company Roundtables -- peer groups like none other
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. Join the groups and learn more about the upcoming events here.
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Hertz Prestige Collection
Imagine yourself driving a sleek Audi A6, classic Lincoln Navigator or a stylish Volvo. If this is your kind of car, Hertz is your kind of car rental company. The Hertz Prestige Collection brings you luxurious vehicles all equipped with NeverLost®, Hertz's in-car satellite navigation system. To enroll in the NAW/Hertz Business Account Program, visit NAW's Web site.
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Save 10%: Interactive online courses in professional development
With the high price of travel, economic constraints and no time to get away, it is no wonder that wholesaler-distributors are looking for lower-cost alternatives to provide professional development for their employees. To address this issue, NAW Institute for Distribution Excellence has partnered with the Texas A&M System to present a suite of online courses specifically designed for our industry.
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| No. There likely will not be room in the budget for bigger salaries. |
| We will hire the same number as previous years. |
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