Monthly Archives: July 2012

To Sell More, Focus on Existing Customers

As Rick Reynolds says on the Harvard Business Review blog: “Strengthening your relationship with your existing customer base is one of the best ways to increase sales. Your company’s account management and operating teams play critical roles in making this … Continue reading

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More Retailers Engage in Multiple Channels as a Response to Showrooming

As described in earlier posts, “showrooming” occurs when consumers visit retail stores to learn about and try out (or try on) products and then surf the Web — and purchase there — for the best prices. Now many retailers are fighting … Continue reading

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Automating Inventory Management with Data Collection Software

As this Datalogic white paper discusses: “Small and mid-sized companies face a number of challenges when it comes to deploying mobile computers within their operations, including the cost to license and maintain application software, integration issues that can further increase … Continue reading

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