| September 12, 2008 | News for the wholesale distribution industry |
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- Ingram's acquisition of Eurequat boosts data capture division
Ingram Micro Europe's acquisition of southern European distributor Eurequat for an undisclosed amount will boost Ingram's data capture and point-of-sale business, per this article. The move follows Ingram's purchase earlier in the year of U.K. POS distributor Paradigm. CRN
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| | Driving Innovation in your Supply Chain Web Seminar
Join us for a web seminar with industrial distribution expert Dr. F. Barry Lawrence of Texas A&M University and Karen Butner, Global SCM Leader for the IBM Institute for Business Value on Wed., 9/17 at Noon EDT. Hear from Wholesale Distribution experts on global integration, supply chain leading practice case studies, and solutions to achieve supply chain innovation. Register today. | |
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- New platforms, vendor focus drive mobile CRM trend
Mobile CRM has arrived, allowing sales reps to stay connected in real time. According to CRM expert Barton Goldenberg, factors that have been driving the trend include the emergence of new platforms, platform standardization and broader adoption. Selling Power (free registration)
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- Challenging basics can identify opportunities
Asking the right questions can help a business owner identify opportunities and develop strategies for change, says Lisa Gundry, co-author of "Entrepreneurship Strategy: Changing Patterns in New Venture Creation, Growth, and Reinvention." The right questions include: What frustrates customers, what is a business not doing, what does experience tell you to change and what is considered impossible? BusinessWeek/Today's Tip
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- Employers hire retirees as work force shrinks
Employers are increasingly hiring retirees to combat a shrinking labor force. About 4 million workers are expected to leave the work force every year through 2024 as baby boomers hit retirement age. An AARP survey found that 70% of employees nearing retirement age plan to continue working over the next several years. MSNBC/Inc.com
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