Anticompetitive conduct lawsuits over several years are adding up to an estimated $100 million or more in settlement and legal fees for the three largest U.S. dental supplies distributors. A Federal Trade Commission case is still underway. Heres a summary of the cases, how these companies got into trouble and lessons for distributors across all sectors.
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Knock-off products are found everywhere, from watches and handbags to bearings, electrical products and construction materials. The effects of counterfeit products go beyond lost revenues and the misappropriated use of anothers trademark. This article examines the scope of the current counterfeit market in distribution and what can be done to protect you, your channel partners and the products you sell.
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Safety rules are only effective if they’re enforced before a workplace incident. This article provides tips for creating and enforcing effective safety rules in your workplace, as well as how to get buy-in from your employees on the new approach.
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A new year and new administration means new employment and labor laws. Distributors in 2017 will need to pay close attention to changes in the law, as well as to changes in generational expectations and needs. This article examines how to approach pressing HR matters while also keeping an eye on continual concerns.
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Create employee handbook to cover yourself as much as possible.
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