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2009 NAW Executive Summit

2009 NAW Executive Summit
January 27th-29th, 2009
Washington, DC

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Rexel, Sonepar complete division of Hagemeyer businesses - 07/03/2008

Rexel and Sonepar have finished divvying up the assets of Hagemeyer, the Dutch distributor of electrical and industrial MRO p -More- 

Commodity prices put pinch on auto-parts suppliers - 07/03/2008

Faced with surging prices for raw materials, one-quarter of manufacturers and automotive suppliers in a new survey say they a -More- 

Alliance One reverses loss, sees profit in FY08 - 07/03/2008

Tobacco company Alliance One International Inc.  -More- 

Airgas to implement price increases on equipment and gases - 07/03/2008

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Are Weyerhaeuser shares are a good buy? Barron's weighs in - 07/03/2008

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Are you empowering workers, or just micromanaging them? - 07/03/2008

Many managers confuse delegation of tasks with empowerment, when simply telling an employee what to do does not constitute em -More- 

IT investment transformed competition in U.S. marketplace - 07/03/2008

A key driver in the increased competition in the U.S.  -More- 

Host events for quality face-time with prospects - 07/03/2008

When companies want to make a personal impression on the leaders in their target market, an effective strategy is to host fac -More- 

Employers challenged by generation gap in work force - 07/03/2008

Companies around the world are coping with generational differences in employee mindsets, communication styles, ability to ad -More- 

For Independence Day, think beyond burgers - 07/03/2008

Your Fourth of July celebration can include more than the usual barbecue favorites.  -More- 

LG's new plasma TV offers viewers a frameless view - 07/03/2008

LG Electronics plans to introduce a frameless plasma TV, which is said to be an industry first.  -More- 

Enrollment in NAW Health Insurance Program is simple - 07/03/2008

Through a convenient and paperless telephone application process, member companies and their employees can easily apply for g -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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