| March 16, 2007 | News for the wholesale distribution industry |
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- Univar enters deal to buy ChemCentral
Univar USA will buy all shares of ChemCentral Corp., another industrial chemicals distributor, for $600 million in cash, under a new agreement. "This acquisition is consistent with Univar's strategy for targeted, aggressive growth and market leadership," a Univar executive said. PCTonline.com
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- Study: Computers give biggest productivity boost
A new study found that investments in computer technology boost worker productivity three to five times more than other investments in other sectors. The report concluded that the economic impact of information technology is less in the technology itself than in the ability of computer software, hardware and services to improve other sectors of the economy. The New York Times
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- Incentive trips for employees get a new angle
In the 1990s, incentive trips given by companies to their best employees were all the rage. Then came the tech bust of 2000 followed by the terror attacks of 2001. Now, more firms again are sending employees on vacation, but the trend includes an additional element: Employees are given more choices. Travel providers also are taking note and taking advantage of the revitalized trend. The New York Times
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- Getting started: back to basics
When deciding to start a new business from scratch there are a few basic questions you have to answer first, including: is this a new idea, do I do this extremely well and will anyone fund this. The next step is to write a business plan -- then you have the job of getting out and securing funds in order to really get started. BusinessWeek
(3/12)
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- Steps to protect your debit card
Customers are worried about the safety of using their debit cards, which put them at even greater risk than credit cards, in the wake of recent breaches in retail transaction security. Many consumer groups do recommend the use of credit cards over debit, although a growing number of banks are offering "zero liability" protections to promote debit-cards. The Wall Street journal lists tips for safer debit card use. The Wall Street Journal (subscription required)
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Access economic data on your line of trade
If you're looking for key economic data on your particular wholesale distribution line of trade, then you'll be interested in the 2006 Wholesale Distribution Economic Reports, authored by Pembroke Consulting President Adam J. Fein, Ph.D. Download immediately the reports most relevant to your business from a list of 18 reports that cover the major wholesale distribution sectors.
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