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2008: Executives make their predictions and share their concerns
By Joe Nowlan
DMO talked with some distribution executives about how they think 2008 will be for business in general and their companies in particular. And what concerns them the most about what might be “out there.” Read more
When your product becomes a commodity
By Prof. John Quelch
Worries about a product becoming commoditized are a common concern in distribution. Harvard Business School’s John Quelch has some thoughts on what can be done to delay, and maybe even prevent, commoditization.
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The Millennials and the arrival of the Next Generation
By Howard Coleman
Call them Generation Y or, as 60 Minutes did recently, the Millennials—the next generation of workers has arrived. Are they as different as some have said? Howard Coleman gives advice to their potential employers. Read more
China boom
Almost all large manufacturers have operations in China these days, but it’s becoming more and more common for mid-size and even small companies to have a presence there, Mike Boyer reports in the Cincinnati Enquirer. And it’s only a matter of time before Chinese companies look to invest in American manufacturing, particularly in the Midwest, one analyst tells Boyer.
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From Purchasing: India is not for everyone
India’s reputation as a hotspot for outsourcing because of its low labor costs may be on the wane, Purchasing magazine’s Jim Carbone writes. That’s because those low labor costs are often offset by higher costs of logistics management due to poor infrastructure and a limited supply base, resulting in the need to import many materials needed for production.
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Commentary:
Two way street: Foreign investments in U.S. companies
The flow of manufacturing overseas, particularly to China, is no secret. But a new trend may be emerging in the global economy, spurred by the weak dollar. More and more foreign companies are looking to invest in or acquire American firms, as their currencies get so much more bang for the buck these days.
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-Associate Editor
Brad Perriello
Coaching for Sales Success: How to
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