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- McLeod debuts advanced LoadMaster
system
McLeod
Software has introduced LoadMaster Version 8.1, its newest
enterprise transportation management system that boasts a
recurring orders scheduler, round-trip functionality and local
mileage table. "Ultimately, the benefit is that there are more
features, more choices and more capabilities for our customers,"
McLeod president and founder Tom McLeod said. TruckingInfo (5/21)
- 100,000 reasons to be in supply chain
management
The
supply chain management and logistics professions are gaining
respect in salary, managerial responsibility and strategic
influence over distribution. The 2007 Salary Survey found the
logistics field to be lucrative in general, regardless of gender,
education or experience. Results showed the most common salary
listed in the field to be $100,000, with the average equaling more
than $140,000. DC Velocity (5/2007)
- The "phased retirement" debate
The
"phased retirement" age, which is when pension laws allow
employees to collect some of their pensions while staying on a
company payroll, is now 62. But some groups are asking the IRS to
allow employers to pay partial pensions to workers in their 50s.
"The idea of phased retirement should be to extend working lives
[past 62], not to shorten them," says one lobbying group
representative. Forbes (5/18)
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- Strategize to stay ahead of the
competition
Developing
a business strategy is key to adapting and competing in the long
term, says business consultant Joan Adams. "You want your strategy
to be lean, mean and very clear. Do this and it will keep you
better than one step ahead of the competition," she says. Supply House Times
(5/1)
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- Happy customers buy more
Avoid
customer-service mishaps by incorporating customer service into
strategic plan and company culture; internalizing the importance
of the customer experience at the management level; and
remembering a satisfied customer will buy more and put in a good
word for you with prospective clients. Manage Smarter (5/4)
- Mind your p's and q's to better sell
yourself
Networking
events are all about first impressions and meeting people who
might benefit your business or career. You should avoid actions
that may be ill-received, such as compliments that may be
perceived as inappropriate, or asking personal questions, which
can come off as offensive or inappropriate. You also should always
reply to e-mails or phone calls that are a result of the meeting.
American City Business Journals (4/23)
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- The CEO evolution
CEOs
more likely will seek advice from advisers, be influenced by
shareholders and become deeply involved in every aspect of their
companies, from sales to accounting. "Being a CEO is now not just
about financial results. The pressure is higher, and the tenure is
shorter," Hewlett-Packard Co. CEO Mark Hurd said. The Wall Street Journal (subscription
required) (5/5)
- Get what you need from an interviewee
Vetting
job candidates may seem like a simple task, but managers who are
not prepared may lose control of the interview and fail to get the
information they need from the prospect. Business consultant Dr.
Rick Johnson offers tips on conducting a productive interview. CEO Strategist (5/1)
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- When your business outgrows its office
space
Business
growth, additional hires or ongoing space issues are all good
reasons to upgrade to a bigger office. When the time comes to
relocate your operations, this BusinessWeek article suggests
including employees in the property search, taking into account
your rate of growth and being prepared for moving mishaps. BusinessWeek (5/14)
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- CVSN plans
second annual Business Forum
CVSN's
2007 Annual Business Forum is scheduled for Sept. 16 to 20, in
Baltimore at the Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor. Check out the official flyer for more information on the
keynote speaker and program highlights.
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