TD Synnex posted $119.4 million in profit in the September-to-November quarter, a decrease from $130.1 million in the year-ago period. Revenue was $15.6 billion, a 155.1% increase, after the company merged with Tech Data in September.
United Natural Foods initially intended to divest Cub Foods after buying it in 2018, but the grocery chain is no longer on the market because of the successful leadership of Cub CEO Mike Stigers and other leaders. Cub increased e-commerce sales by about 30% in 2021 and plans to create an in-house pickup and delivery option.
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Logistics and warehousing providers should look at such areas as service needs, provider location, coverage and turnaround time when choosing service agreements for their computing equipment, writes Hannes Beckerin, operations manager at JLT Mobile Computers.
Self-driving trucks won't be a common sight on US roadways soon, but experimentation with the technology is well underway. The industry sees automation as a promising long-term solution to driver shortages and limitations, but skeptics raise questions about safety and say the technology must still prove it can significantly influence solutions to current snags in supply chains.
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the pace at which technology is used in sales training programs, writes Stephanie Stoll. Also, training programs have shifted toward smaller chunks of learning provided with increased frequency, which can improve participant retention and engagement.
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Research suggests that we can improve our happiness by expressing gratitude, forgiving people who have hurt us, giving to those in need and sharing a laugh, writes Eric Barker. "Because being selfless may be the most effective way to be selfish," Barker writes.
Skin cancer treatments that left his face red and blotchy reminded DialogueWORKS President John R. Stoker that we gain empathy by working on it through curiosity, deep listening and sincere support. "Expressing empathy is the consummate expression of understanding that reinforces the value of the individual and strengthens your connection with others," Stoker writes.
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