"Hands Off" - Keys to Reducing Inefficiencies to Improve Profits

Battered by consistent reports of bad economic news? Winning distributors and manufacturers are seizing opportunity in the downturn by optimizing operating processes and investing in their business as others cut back, expanding while their competitors shrink.

In this educational Webcast, sponsored by Microsoft Dynamics and Industrial Distribution Magazine, learn some ways distributors are gaining traction in tough times while preparing for the eventual upswing. Join industry experts for this Webinar and learn:

* How optimizing the "front office" pays dividends for the entire business
* How reducing reliance on paper orders & manual reviews saves costs
* How a "No Touch" business environment can benefit your business
* How "role-based" systems are helping to maximize employee time
* How one small distributor increased profitability without hiring more labor

To view, visit: http://www.software4distributors.com/media/video/microsoft/Microsoft%20Webinar%20-%20Hands%20Off.html

Increasing Profitability Through Waste Elimination in Food Manufacturing and Distribution Operations

Food and Beverage manufacturers and distributors face complex challenges that few outside the industry appreciate – inconsistent raw materials, quickly changing demand patterns, and intense regulatory compliance just to name a few. And while you’re meeting all of those challenges, you still have to produce and deliver top-quality products.

On March 11, 2009 at 2:00pm EST, Evan Garber and Jeff Greenberg will be speaking in the webinar, Increasing Profitability Through Waste Elimination in Food Manufacturing and Distribution Operations. During the webinar, you will learn the five common types of waste, how to identify waste, tips and tricks for eliminating waste, and what tools to use to track and measure your results.

To learn more about this free webinar, go to www.software4distributors.com/sage/email_marketing/template.html