Wajax CEO and President Mark Foote will retire at year's end, being succeeded by Ignacy (Iggy) Domagalski, CEO of Wajax-owned Tundra Process Solutions.
Berkshire eSupply has rolled out its digital network for independent distributors that utilizes Industry 4.0 technology to offer e-commerce, inventory, vending, logistics and delivery capabilities, says CEO John Beaudoin. "More sales, more channels, more products and more weapons to compete with the big guys -- that is what Berkshire eSupply is all about," Beaudoin says.
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The September reading for transportation capacity was 37.2%, indicating contraction and marking the 16th consecutive month of decline, according to the Logistics Managers' Index. Expectations for the coming 12 months also declined, although signaling expansion at 52%.
Renegade founder Drew Neisser offers 12 steps chief marketing officers can take to reduce complexity in business-to-business marketing. These include simplifying messaging, being unique, committing to a purpose, developing design consistency and making customers the heroes in storytelling.
When hiring salespeople, place a premium on the ability to recall details and listen properly during a conversation, advises sales consultant Colleen Francis. Be wary of a job candidate who doesn't have any questions at the end of the interview, as candidates should be interviewing the company during the process, too.
Leaders who are inconsistent, disrespectful or spring surprises on employees will be unable to build trust, writes Marlene Chism. "When the rules constantly change, or when there's a different standard for different people, employees lose faith in the integrity of their leader," Chism writes.
Employers are facing a narrowing talent pool for necessary skills, which means training programs should appeal to the widest possible group of people -- including the 1 billion of those worldwide who have disabilities, Todd Cummings, chief operating officer at eLearning Brothers, writes in this blog post. Cummings discusses available tools and explains how to create training plans that meet the needs of all applicants and employees.
