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June 7–11, 2010
The Ohio State University
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U.S. Producer Price Index drops; Fed keeps interest rate low - 03/19/2010

U.S. producer prices dropped 0.6% in February, after increasing 1.4% in January.  -More- 

Geithner forecasts high unemployment through 2010 - 03/19/2010

Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner warned lawmakers debating jobs legislation that the unemployment rate is likely to persis -More- 

Jobs bill will do little to help small businesses now, says NFIB: - 03/19/2010

Congress' recently passed $18 billion jobs bill isn't likely to provide much help for small businesses in the current economi -More- 

Survey: Executives are willing to raise salaries of top employees - 03/19/2010

More than three-quarters of executives are willing to raise salaries to retain top employees, according to a survey of chief  -More- 

U.S., India agree to boost trade, investment - 03/19/2010

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LTL rates remain low to attract freight buyers - 03/19/2010

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OPEC plans to keep current levels for production quotas, likes oil prices - 03/19/2010

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Web site is launched to help curb heavy-equipment theft - 03/19/2010

The National Equipment Register, a division of ISO Crime Analytics, unveiled a new Web site designed to assist heavy-equipmen -More- 

Reliance Steel, Ryerson could benefit as industry consolidates - 03/19/2010

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Learn how findings from Experian's Business Benchmark Report, along with Experian's corporate linkage capability, can give you insight into your business customers and help you make the most profitable credit decisions. Register now for Getting the Whole Picture: Using Credit Data to Evaluate Risk in Small Business April 8, 2010 | 2 p.m. Eastern

Why experimentation is good for your company - 03/19/2010

Too much experimentation can be bad for a business, but some experimenting is necessary for innovation and can facilitate nee -More- 

Incentives can't disguise poor management - 03/19/2010

Motivation often isn't the biggest issue hindering productivity, so incentives don't always help, writes Paul Hebert.  -More- 

Improving customer service can increase profits - 03/19/2010

Companies that emphasize customer service posted annual growth rates of 20% to 40% according to a study, which also noted tha -More- 

Additional Resources

  • Profit Myths in Wholesale Distribution: The Truth About Sales, Margins, Inventory, and Expenses

    Albert D. Bates, DBA
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  • Official Guide to Wholesaler-Distributor Financial Success—Three-Volume Set

    Brent R. Grover
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  • Facing the Forces of Change®: Lead the Way in the Supply Chain

    Adam J. Fein, Ph.D.
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