| December 5, 2008 | News for the wholesale distribution industry |
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- Ingram Micro providing access to Microsoft licensing program
Ingram Micro Inc. has announced that Microsoft's Service Provider Licensing Agreement is now available to all qualified Ingram Micro partners in the U.S. and Canada. The Microsoft licensing program allows channel partners to license an array of Microsoft products and platforms through Ingram Micro on a monthly basis via a dedicated or shared hosting environment. RTT News
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- Airgas CEO Peter McCausland shares secrets of success
Peter McCausland, chairman and chief executive officer of Airgas, Inc. said his company's consistent strategy helps the distributor succeed. McCausland also said the company expects to continue acquiring companies. "We continue the strategy of getting operating efficiencies from our platform and extending our platform with products and services by acquisitions in our core business and in the product line areas," McCausland said. Seeking Alpha
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- Thought leaders needed to help businesses regroup
The downsides to the current economic climate are numerous, but the situation also could give rise to a new wave of innovation in the business community, including a return to solid management principles that may be lacking in some industry sectors, consultant Scott Benfield writes. Knowledge leaders who will champion new ideas and ways of thinking are needed, he adds. Supply House Times Online
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- Raising capital in tough times
During the economic slump, some companies are finding help in raising capital by turning to private investment in pubic equity transactions. A subset of the PIPE, known as a "registered direct" transaction, involves shares that are already registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and it is gaining favor with large and small companies alike. CFO.com
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- Developing e-mail campaigns that succeed
Marketers can deliver productive, intelligent e-mail campaigns by simply taking advantage of information that is already available to them. A list of six strategies includes sending e-mails reminding customers of items they may have placed in an online shopping cart but then removed, and thanking loyal customers who have sent merchandise information to their friends. MarketingProfs (free registration)
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- Background helps exec understand small businesses' needs
 Rochelle Boersma, vice president of Midwest operations at U.S. Cellular, says early life experience with her entrepreneurial father has served her well as she works with small businesses. In an interview with the Chicago Tribune, Boersma talks about her work background, how she got into telecommunications and the best advice she has received. Chicago Tribune
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- Florida governor working on foreclosure moratorium
Florida Gov. Charlie Crist is calling for a moratorium on foreclosures through the holidays and into next year. Details of the plan are unclear, but a spokesman said Crist is looking at a proposal by California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger that includes a 90-day freeze. That freeze could give homeowners a chance to renegotiate their loans. TIME
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Preventing driver slips and falls
Slip and fall accidents are a significant factor in driver injuries, causing approximately 22% of injuries to drivers. Next to motor vehicle collisions, driver slips and falls are the most expensive type of driver accident. The Hartford shares some tips to help drivers protect themselves from slips and falls on the job.
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Brand new: Make your operations lean in challenging times
Becoming lean in distribution is more important than ever in today's challenging economic market. Applying lean concepts makes sense because becoming lean means becoming a more effective distributor. And becoming lean will lead to higher profitability. Lean Operations in Wholesale Distribution focuses on the lucrative operations area and discusses steps distributors must take to design and manage a lean culture.
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