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June 7–11, 2010
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH

  • Register for the Wholesale Distribution Manager’s Course, NAW’s premier development course for distribution company managers. Training is the key to a wholesaler-distributor’s success in this challenging economy, and the WDMC is all about training and development for maximum success and profitability. Distributors will get that training through classroom learning, small-group study, and networking opportunities with other distributors from across the industry.

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After years in decline, manufacturing leads recovery - 03/11/2010

A manufacturing boom is surprisingly leading the economic recovery.  -More- 

Consumer confidence drops to 1-year low - 03/11/2010

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NFIB survey shows small-business optimism slipped in February - 03/11/2010

The National Federation for Independent Business Small Business Optimism Index fell by 1.3 points to 88.0 in February, with w -More- 

U.S. to issue report on foreign trade barriers - 03/11/2010

The U.S. plans to focus on "troublesome" foreign trade barriers in a report set to be published next week.  -More- 

U.S. January job openings increased to 2.72 million - 03/11/2010

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Chase won't disclose how many loan applicants requested a "second look" - 03/11/2010

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How to be an inspirational leader - 03/11/2010

Especially in tough times, employees look to an inspirational leader for confidence and connection.  -More- 

Should you focus on performance rather than goals? - 03/11/2010

Focusing on refining performance may drive innovation in your company more effectively than obsessing over setting goals, wri -More- 

Kahle wages war on procrastination - 03/11/2010

Procrastination is a time-waster that can kill sales performance, writes Dave Kahle.  -More- 

4 steps to regain your customers' trust - 03/11/2010

Building business-to-business relationships and trust are key to loyalty and success.  -More- 

Ritz-Carlton is ranked No. 1 in survey's deluxe level - 03/11/2010

Ritz-Carlton claimed the No.1 spot in the deluxe level in the Hotel Chain Survey, edging out Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts  -More- 

On second thought, 2007 was a good year for Burgundy - 03/11/2010

Many wine experts considered 2007 wines from Burgundy to be light and drinkable, but not nearly as good as 2005s with their c -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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