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Webcasts - Archives

December 15, 2011  1:00 PM  EST

2012 Economic Outlook: Moving Forward in Fragile Times

MDM's annual Economic Outlook webcast provides guidance on what economists see for 2012 in manufacturing and construction sectors. Sponsored by Netsuite. Read more.
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December 1, 2011  1:00 PM  EST

Inventory Management Best Practices for 2012

Jon Schreibfeder of Effective Inventory Management talks about trends and best practices for distributors in inventory management as we move into 2012. Sponsored by Manhattan Associates.
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November 17, 2011  1:00 PM  EST

How to Lead a Profitability Turnaround with Jonathan Byrnes

Join MDM and Epicor on Nov. 17, 2011, for a free webcast featuring Jonathan L.S. Byrnes, author of Islands of Profit in a Sea of Red Ink. This webcast is Byrnes' first in a four-part quarterly series with MDM in 2011-2012.

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October 20, 2011  1:00 PM  EST

Facing the Forces of Change: Decisive Actions for 2012

Guy Blissett, author of the National Association of Wholesaler Distributors’ latest Facing the Forces of Change research study, is featured in this webcast. Blissett leads IBM’s research of wholesale distribution industry issues, drivers and challenges.

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September 29, 2011  1:00 PM  EST

Technology & Animal Health: One Distributor's Journey to a Billion Dollars

Learn how Animal Health International, a $1 billion distributor of animal health products, successfully implemented SAP to run more efficiently – enabling it to fuel its rapid growth. The distributor, growing by acquisition and organically, was operating three different business management solutions. With locations across the U.S., managing customers, controlling inventory and tuning business processes was a challenge.

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September 15, 2011  1:00 PM  EST

Leveling the Playing Field: A Cloud Computing Case Study for Distributors

When executives from Zoro Tools sought a business management system to manage its fast-growing distribution business, they wanted something flexible – but robust – that integrates with their online sales model. Join Zoro Tools for this inside look at how this distributor has leveled the playing field on Sept. 15 at 1 p.m. ET.

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July 14, 2011  1:00 PM  EST

Managing Change: Tactics for Distributors

Change management is one of the most difficult aspects of attempting to implement new initiatives in a wholesale distribution company.  This webcast will focus on what is required to push change forward in any organization, with examples from the real world.  The event will cover the elements of a change program - including the need for good leadership and flexible systems - and how "experiments" with innovative partners can produce data that can get others on-board.

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April 7, 2011  1:00 PM  EST

Cloud Computing: Reality vs. Theory

Cloud computing is creating a big buzz in consumer markets. But its value proposition for wholesale distribution companies is still a bit fuzzy for IT professionals and executives alike. Join well-known technology consultant Steve Epner in this 60-minute Webcast sponsored by Acumatica to separate fact from fiction, and learn more about the business case for cloud computing for wholesale distribution businesses.
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Executive Briefing:
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John Sonnhalter explains why distributors should include mobile in their marketing plans and how to start. Watch now.
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MAPI Economist Kris Bledowski analyzes the outcome of recent meetings about the European banking and debt crisis. Watch now.
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Credit/Collections Manager APR Supply Co. Lebanon, PA
Management Trainee APR Supply Co. Lebanon, PA
INDUSTRY SPECIALIST - Rubber Products KAMAN Industrial Technologies North East Area - CT, MA, ME, NY, RI, VT
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
Sales Representative Superior Essex Minnesota
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