Close it and plan it
I mean let’s close out 2016 and get the plan for 2017 finalized so that you can start implementation on…
The “model” salesperson
You’ve seen them … job postings for sales positions that range between wishful and delusional thinking on the part of…
What to do right now to instantly get _____ results
A new sales rep joined a company in an industry he had never sold to before. Within two months he was kicking…
2016 in review
As we wrap up the calendar year here at Material Handling, I wanted to take a moment to thank all…
Application of blue LEDs in forklift safety – white paper
1.0 Executive summary This report covers the application of blue light emitting diodes (LEDs) in forklift safety operations. The objective of…
Top five ways to incentivize your employees – the right way
Incentivizing your team is a no-brainer. Make your employees feel rewarded and you’ll boost their morale, making productivity soar. Give…
Keys to warehouse efficiency
Warehouse efficiency might seem simple: keep forklifts charged and maintained so product keeps moving. Know where product is and have…
Are you a professional like Leo the limo driver?
A couple of weekends ago I was in Chicago for a brief baseball weekend with some friends. On a Tuesday morning we…
Mergers and acquisitions: How to maximize your talent
People, people, people. One of the most complex challenges a business leader can face is managing through a merger or…
Narrow Aisle leaders look forward to the next 15 years
For 15 years, Narrow Aisle Inc. has been bringing the Flexi Forklift to businesses in North, Central and South America.…
Why modern warehousing needs innovation in battery charging technology
By: Matt Bridge, Director of Engineering, AMETEK Prestolite Power Compared with today’s advanced technology, it is impressive to consider all…
Training your customers
After being in the equipment business for over 30 years it’s clear to me that customers have a myriad of…
Make it simple
The last couple columns have centered around technology and ways to improve productivity, and thus profits and shareholder value. There…
Personality assessments and behavioral interviewing: a winning combination
A personality assessment is a small investment in the bigger scheme of things. You’re attempting to hire someone who will…
Holes in the boat
Do you ever feel like your dealership is predisposed to give things away? I have felt this way from time…
A world of constant change
Does it not seem that way to you? To me it does because every month when I read through Forbes…
Using “pick up” lines in sales
I know. That headline piqued my curiosity too. Actually the one I saw atop a newspaper article was “5 Spiritual…
Rite-Hite celebrates 50 years
It all began as a start-up and after a half century of operation, Rite-Hite has grown and transformed into a…
She really knows her stuff
Before people say that, women in material handling often have to prove their knowledge and expertise to skeptics who don’t…
Handle your brand with care: 10 ways to get out of a rut
Your brand is in a rut. A stuck-on-the-bottom and not-moving-up-anytime-soon rut. Maybe your customers no longer want you as a…
How educating your buyers to make more informed purchasing decisions results in more business
In today’s digital landscape, prospects looking to make a purchase are inundated with choices. With the availability of options within…
Great company branding tips
A brand makes customers feel like they know what they are getting. It is familiar, it is comforting and in…
AMETEK Prestolite Power is more than a manufacturer
It is a solutions provider. “About every month there’s a situation from the field where we evaluate a need a…
Save money by demystifying B2B transactions
As a merchant service provider we can only assume businesses are uninterested in learning about card processing savings for two…
Employers – look to behavioral competencies when hiring
Though there’s little indication that long-term, repetitive experience in a given role equates to strong performance in a similar role…
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