| March 13, 2013 | News for the wholesale distribution industry |
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- Genuine Parts to buy out Exego Group
Genuine Parts, a part owner of Exego Group, said it will acquire the remaining 70% stake for $800 million. "The Exego team exceeded our expectations for meeting the growth and earnings thresholds outlined in our original agreement, thus, we were presented with the opportunity to move forward with our investment earlier than expected," said Tom Gallagher, chairman and CEO of Genuine Parts. Fox Business/Dow Jones Newswires
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- 6 mistakes that can sour a strategic plan
Successful strategic planning isn't waylaid by tactical and operational issues, writes Mel Lester, who cites a McKinsey survey that found more than half of executives were unhappy with how their company undertook strategy planning. Common mistakes that can derail the process include a lack of fresh ideas, too many action items and a failure to assemble teams optimally, he writes. E-Quip blog
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- Keep a lost mobile device from becoming a security nightmare
Before launching a bring-your-own-device initiative, companies need to be aware of the potential pitfalls that await them and adapt their policies to ease such difficulties, experts say. Lost or stolen devices can offer an open door for access into corporate networks, but that door can be closed by establishing rules that require employees to use a PIN and report losses as soon as they are discovered, says Endre Walls, chief technology officer of the nonprofit Resources for Human Development. Network World
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- How to develop a better lead-nurturing program
Business-to-business companies can make their lead-nurturing efforts more successful by splitting their target audience into smaller groups and creating content to appeal to each segment, according to Kendra Lee, founder of KLA Group. At the same time, companies should avoid overwhelming their target audience with too many messages. OpenView Blog
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- The key elements for great B2B landing pages
The landing pages of Square, PayPal and Intuit serve as industry models because of their sleek appearance and the way they arrange key design elements, Bryan Eisenberg writes. The landing pages combine relevant messaging, solid value propositions and calls-to-action, he writes. ClickZ
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- How to lead when things are clear as mud
Uncertain and confusing times are the real test of a CEO's leadership ability, writes Scott Eblin. It's important to communicate clearly, to be honest about known unknowns and to avoid disconnecting when the going gets tough. "In the absence of clear and relevant communications from you and with you, people are going to fill the vacuum with stuff they're making up. You don't want that. Stay engaged," Eblin advises. EblinGroup.com/Next Level Blog
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- The power of treating people with respect
Leaders who focus more on "why people can't be trusted" than communicating openly risk turning off team members who can be trusted and care about doing a good job, Karin Hurt writes. "In fact, the more you treat others with deep respect, the more likely the team will work to reject any member acting inappropriately," she writes. SmartBrief/SmartBlog on Leadership
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| Position Title | Company Name | Location |
| Regional Sales Manager | Johnstone Supply | Columbia, SC |
| Business Unit Manager - Clamps | EFC International | St. Louis, MO |
| Director of Supply Chain | Uline | Pleasant Prairie, WI |
| Vice President of Distribution | Uline | Pleasant Prairie, WI |
| Metals Buyer / Trader | Olin Brass | Louisville, KY |
| Product Manager | Ryan Herco Flow Solutions, Inc. | Burbank, CA |
| Eclipse Systems Manager | Crescent Electric Supply Co. | Dubuque, IA |
| Corporate Credit Manager | Behler-Young Company | Michigan, MI |
| Business Manager | Curbell Plastics, Inc. | Arlington, TX |
| Customer Service Representative (Inside Sales) | DW Distribution | DeSoto, TX |
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