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Hisco Names Dill CEO

February 8, 2012

Hisco also announced its new value-add division, created by combining the company's value-add services into one unit.

A Framework for Finding Cost Control Opportunities

February 2, 2012

NAW speaker: Think beyond the typical to find ways to save but maintain or improve customer service.

Manufacturers' Plans for Supply Chain Improvements in 2012

December 21, 2011

Supplier performance management and supply base rationalization are among the plans for better operations, ISM reports.

Manufacturing May Be Coming Back Home

October 12, 2011

Many manufacturers are making plans to move production back to or nearer the U.S., thanks to rising costs elsewhere.

Tip: Help Customers Reduce MRO Costs

October 12, 2011

Big opportunity exists for distributors to serve as consultants to end-users in MRO procurement.

Tip: Make Demand Forecasting a Priority

September 7, 2011

Jon Schreibfeder: Forecasting is most effective thing you can do to increase profitability.

The Myth of the Operations Hero

August 26, 2011

Does your company give too much credit to crisis response, and not enough to preventative maintenance?

Demand Management, Disney Style

August 4, 2011

A few very well-run companies have learned to management demand in a dynamic & responsive way.

What's Wrong with a 95% Service Level?

July 27, 2011

Is your objective to maximize average satisfaction? Or is your objective to maximize profitability and growth? These are not necessarily linked.

Rethink Sales Process to Free Salespeople to Sell More

July 20, 2011

Take a hard look at sales operations to uncover new opportunities, better efficiency.

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Management Trainee	APR Supply Co.	Lebanon, PA
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Sales Account Manager - Energy Market Segment	TESSCO	Baltimore, MD
Channels Marketing Representative -- Advanced Supply Chain Business Information Systems	Scientel Information Technology, Inc.	Southeast Michigan
Technical Trainer - Innovative Change Agent - Long Island City, NY	Daikin AC	Long Island City, NY
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