Vejii Holdings' line of more than 5,000 products in 200 categories will get more exposure thanks to a distribution deal the plant-based marketplace recently completed with United Natural Foods. Vejii CEO Kory Zelickson said "having the ability to scale with a distributor like UNFI allows us to remain competitive and committed to our customers."
Amazon employs 950,000 people in the US, not including contractors, out of a global workforce of 1.3 million, the company said in an announcement revealing its exact head count for the first time. Amazon, which has paid a $15 hourly minimum wage since 2018, is the country's second-largest private employer after Walmart, which has a workforce of almost 1.6 million.
Trucking companies can improve driver retention with newer trucks that are safer and technology-driven, writes Katerina Jones of Fleet Advantage. Such trucks reduce the risk of driver accidents and injuries as well as breakdowns.
Automate low-value tasks when possible, freeing up salespeople to focus on high-value activities such as prospecting, writing personalized emails and engaging with prospects on social media. "Implementing the right tools so they can spend their time on the right activities shifts the entire workplace dynamic from one dealing with tired and underperforming employees, to that of an enthusiastic team hitting its quotas and generating revenue," writes Ryan O'Hara.
Thought leadership is a powerful way for business-to-business companies to not only raise awareness, but to become top-of-mind for trusted information, writes Atlas Renewable Energy's Diana Castellanos. B2B brands looking to attain the title of thought leader must also become societal and industry leaders through corporate social responsibility, the sharing of best practices and demonstrating "an extreme generosity of spirit," Castellanos writes.
Informal leaders are trustworthy and generous while engaging across titles, departments and responsibilities to develop allies everywhere, Art Petty writes. "The X factor for individuals who lead successfully between the lines and across boundaries is their unique ability to see the opportunities or problems others are blind to or, at least, ignore," Petty writes.
This guide walks through why good communication and clearly articulated job roles help teams get better at organizing themselves and working collaboratively. Plentiful feedback also helps people and teams grow, especially when leaders find the positive aspects within a setback.
Join the NAW Institute for Distribution Excellence and our partners, Ian Heller and Jonathan Bein of Distribution Strategy Group on, Aug. 10 at 2 p.m. ET for a free webinar. During this webinar we will review a variety of IT architectures based on various distribution business models, sizes and markets. We will also summarize the importance and potential of several emerging technologies to help your team prepare for what is coming next. Register today.
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