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Whitepapers - Evaluating Today's Mobile Solutions for Distribution and Manufacturing

Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

In the world of production flow, fulfillment rates have never been higher, inventory levels lower, and accuracy better than they are right now - but there are still easy gains to be made. Even in "Lean" companies, low-hanging fruit abounds with ways to yield better, faster and more accurate operations - download this quick free IndustryWeek Management Briefing to find out how!
Paper contributed by Motorola Solutions and Zebra Technologies

Whitepapers - Breakthrough Objectives and Continuous Improvement: Closing The Gap

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Companies need to grow, but growth is fleeting if the methods used aren't linked to high-level strategic goals. Find out what "intelligent growth" means and how it can help leverage continuous improvement programs to not only benefit internal processes but also transform the way your organization does business. Get this free detailed guide by IndustryWeek Research today!
Paper contributed by TBM Consulting Group, Inc

Whitepapers - Official Guide to Enterprise Software Selection

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

A New How-To Guide for Buying ERP, MES, and BI Software Manufacturers know their businesses well, but they don’t always know which enterprise software package will give them an operational edge. Chapter One of TechMATCH Pro’s Official Guide to Enterprise Software Selection provides readers with valuable insight on the evolution of enterprise software and the manufacturing processes it helps support. From ERP and MES to BI and Quality Management Systems, the guide covers the technologies that are important to manufacturers. Download your free copy today!
Paper contributed by TechMATCH Pro

Whitepapers - CRM in Manufacturing: Using the Cloud to Service Customers

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Manufacturing sales and service organizations must nurture prospects, close deals, and maintain relationships. With limited budgets and resources, these teams rely more than ever on Customer Relationship Management (CRM) their efforts. This Research Brief shows the impact of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) as a distribution method for this crucial enterprise technology.
Paper contributed by Aberdeen Group

Whitepapers - APICS Research Pack: Supply Chain and S&OP Executive Summaries for 2011

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Assess risk, develop your organization’s supply chain strategy, and understand how you can successfully implement or grow your organization’s sales and operational planning process.The 2011 APICS research pack contains executive summaries that provide an overview of recent APICS research. For complete findings, practical advice, and articles from the award-winning APICS magazine, visit apics.org/folios today!
Paper contributed by APICS

Whitepapers - Increase Your Hiring Performance with the Ultimate Recruitment Technology Checklist!

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

There’s just so much you can manually do with your hiring process, and you’re tired of looking at the pile of paper resumes on your desk! There is a more efficient way go through these resumes: implement a recruitment technology. View the ULTIMATE checklist on what to look for in a HR technology.
Paper contributed by iCIMS

Whitepapers - Forecast Less and Get Better Results

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

This paper challenges conventional wisdom in the area of forecasting: that companies need to project forecasts and plans far into the future at a detailed, highly granular level. Yes that's necessary in the short term, but not so beyond just a few weeks or a few months into the future. Here's why.
Paper contributed by TF Wallace & Company

Whitepapers - Sales & Operations Planning: Costs and Benefits

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

“How much does this S&OP stuff cost?” is heard more frequently these days. This paper addresses that issue by discussing the benefits achieved by real-world companies and then by identifying the costs involved. The basis for this analysis is thirteen companies –successful users of S&OP in a variety of industries.
Paper contributed by TF Wallace & Company

Whitepapers - Change Management in S&OP: The Most Important Element in Making S&OP Successful

Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Sales & Operations Planning, primarily its volume and financial planning component called Executive S&OP, is quite simple in its structure and logic. This often misleads companies into assuming that the process is simple to implement, while nothing could be farther from the truth. By far the most important element in implementation is the mindset and attitudes of the people.
Paper contributed by TF Wallace & Company

Whitepapers - Key Steps Business Owners Should Know About Successful International Payments

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700

The global economy has created opportunities for businesses of all sizes. Whether you are sourcing products overseas or selling to an international clientele, foreign currency payments are a necessity for many businesses. Take advantage of these global opportunities with a reliable international payment solution. This guide from American Express provides you with key steps to help improve international payment processing and introduces the benefits of using American Express for foreign payments.
Paper contributed by American Express

Whitepapers - Plan in Perfect Sync with Customer Demand

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0700

Some companies have gotten away from putting the sales and marketing perspective into executive sales and operations planning (ES&OP); however, this is risky business in today’s economy. This paper explores the root causes of ES&OP challenges and provides a case study that details how one market-driven company has been able to successfully sense demand signals and shape future demand for over five years. It also outlines a clear path to optimized, market-driven ES&OP that enables companies to sense demand signals and changes almost instantly and align their supply chain faster to respond swiftly to fluctuations in demand.
Paper contributed by SAS

MWS Newsletters - Understanding Web Statistics copy

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 16:54:25 -0700

This is fundamental information that anyone who's trying to make money off of Web content needs to understand, but I'm going to approach it from a slightly different angle than usual.

Rather than simply defining the terms "hit", "page view", "visit", and "referrer" (which you should know or look up now if you don't), I'm going to show you a small section of a Web server log file and explain how these stats are derived from it. Many Web stat collection systems (such as Google Analytics and Omniture) now use Javascript and cookies to collect visitor data, but the basic idea is the same.

Mudflap - Texass copy copy

Sun, 28 Nov 2010 02:37:34 -0800

She comes from Texass. She's got a big ass.

MWS Newsletters - Is iPad a Flash in the iPan? + ContentBoxer!

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 05:43:42 -0700

Minnick Web Services sponsored the Niche Digital Conference in Chicago September 20-21. Dave Kalman and I staffed our sponsor booth and attended sessions for two intense days.

We had a lot of enlightening conversations with attendees about a very wide range of topics, including: content management, mobile, digital editions, lead generation, and backyard poultry.

MWS Newsletters - Understanding Web Statistics

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:34:00 -0700

This is fundamental information that anyone who's trying to make money off of Web content needs to understand, but I'm going to approach it from a slightly different angle than usual.

MWS Newsletters - Digital Video, Part I: Compression

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:30:07 -0700

In last month's newsletter, I talked about the reasons for the upsurge in popularity of Web Video and introduced Flash video. This month, I'll be talking about compression. Compression is the process of reducing the file size of digital media.

MWS Newsletters - 10 Tips for Better Searching

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:21:30 -0700

Minnick Web Services specializes in creating and maintaining Web sites and electronic publications for business magazines and publishing companies. As a result, we and our clients work with a lot of content. To more effectively serve our clients, I've learned to use search engines for much more than just the typical keyword searches. In this issue of the Minnickweb newsletter, I'll share a few of the more interesting and useful search engine tips and tricks I've found.

ContentBoxer - ContentBoxer Gives You Ice Cream!

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:00:00 -0700

Thank you for becoming a friend of ContentBoxer on Facebook!

We've been working very hard to make ContentBoxer a great site that will solve a real problem that a lot of people and businesses have, namely, how to make content available on the Web in exchange for information.

We've also been working hard on an even bigger problem, namely, how to give away ice cream to people in exchange for them helping us get the word out about ContentBoxer.

-Chris

Gangster Fun - Brown Paper Bag

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:00:00 -0700

1991, in Long Beach, Cali, I think.

Gangster Fun - Smells Like Teen Spirit

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:00:00 -0700

Gangster Fun covers Nirvana. 1991. Detroit.

Gangster Fun - Fat Lady Skank!

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:00:00 -0700

Gangster Fun at the Majestic Theater in Detroit, MI on November 2, 1991.

Pictures of my Car - Front

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:00:00 -0700

default group - Our Whitepaper

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:00:00 -0700

Mudflap - Right Side is the Wrong Side

Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:00:00 -0700

The right side ain't the right side of the road!

Case Studies - Turning Content into Profit

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:00:00 -0700

Gangster Fun - I Don't Care

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 17:00:00 -0700

Gangster Fun playing in Riverside, CA in 1991.

Cura Cochino - Show #4

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:00:00 -0700

At Off Broadway, no toilet.

Cura Cochino - Show #3

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:00:00 -0700

What a fun night!

Cura Cochino - Show #2

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:00:00 -0700

Our second show with Ninth Moon Black.

Cura Cochino - Show #1

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:00:00 -0700

This was our very first show ever!