Latest Content Boxes http://www.contentboxer.com/rss ContentBoxer.com http://www.contentboxer.com/rss http://www.contentboxer.com/images/insideheader.gif Whitepapers - Omaha Steaks Incentive & Gift Programs - A Proven Solution http://www.contentboxer.com/2154/whitepapers/376/ Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:00 -0700 Omaha Steaks is a leader in gourmet food.  We have customizable programs which harness the Omaha Steaks brand to meet any incentive or gift need.  Our solutions guide will show you how each of our programs has proven success for Marketing, HR, Production and Sales Managers.
Paper contributed by Omaha Steaks

]]> Whitepapers - Recovering Lost Profits by Improving Reverse Logistics http://www.contentboxer.com/2154/whitepapers/375/ Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700 Returns come with a high cost for high-tech manufacturers. Using reverse
logistics, high-tech companies can recapture the value of returns and increase revenue up to 5% of
total sales. Learn how reverse logistics recovers lost profits in this free white paper.
Paper contributed by UPS

]]> Whitepapers - Managing Inventory For Optimal Advantage: 10 Common Mistakes and How to Correct Them http://www.contentboxer.com/2154/whitepapers/374/ Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 -0700 Each company that attempts to reduce inventory and its associated costs brings its own unique advantages and challenges to the battle. Managing for optimal inventory levels is a critical objective that requires diligent attention and daily action to maintain hard-fought advantage. The results, however, measured through improved customer service, increased sales, reduced costs and ultimately more profitability are worth the effort. For more than 24 years, Demand Solutions has helped thousands of customers manage for optimal inventory levels. In this white paper, we identify the 10 most common mistakes we have encountered and list their “symptoms” to make each error easier to diagnose, and offer practical solutions to help companies solve these problems to begin reducing inventory-associated costs and their performance-sapping consequences.
Paper contributed by Demand Solutions

]]> Whitepapers - Developing Lean Talent - How to Build Strategic Skill-Sets for the Long Term http://www.contentboxer.com/2154/whitepapers/370/ Mon, 26 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700 With a growing demand for lean talent, combined with a need to position and realign CI initiatives, how can companies strategically develop the right internal talent in keeping with the constraints and opportunities of the current economic climate? Here’s a concise perspective on issues faced by organizations, and a practical approach for expanding the talent base to reliably move an organization forward over the long term.
Paper contributed by Productivity Inc.

]]> Whitepapers - Maximize ERP Value with Inventory Optimization http://www.contentboxer.com/2154/whitepapers/369/ Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0700 This white paper examines why challenges emerge as manufacturers and retailers make the transition to using analytical and optimization approaches for inventory and supply chain management. The paper also discusses how running an inventory optimization solution with already installed ERP/SCM systems can enable organizations to operate more profitably within new market dynamics.
Paper contributed by SAS

]]> Whitepapers - 5 Ways ERP Can Help You Implement Lean http://www.contentboxer.com/2154/whitepapers/365/ Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 Lean delivers what companies really need in today's highly competitive world:

  • shorter lead times
  • improved quality
  • reduced cost
  • increased profit
  • improved productivity

To become Lean, a company must take a hard look at processes and practices to identify those that do not add value. This white paper examines what Lean is and how ERP can help in a Lean initiative.
Paper contributed by Epicor

]]> Whitepapers - Demand Planning Maturity Model: Strategies for Demand-Driven Forecasting and Planning http://www.contentboxer.com/2154/whitepapers/364/ Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 In today’s unstable economy, many organizations are finding out that they have inadequate processes to handle demand planning, and traditional methods of predicting demand aren’t efficient in a fluctuating market. What are the characteristics of a successful demand forecasting system? What steps do organizations need to take in order improve their demand management? A recent study conducted by SAS and Purdue University reveals some answers.
Paper contributed by SAS

]]> Whitepapers - Evaluating Today's Mobile Solutions for Distribution and Manufacturing http://www.contentboxer.com/2154/whitepapers/362/ 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 http://www.contentboxer.com/2154/whitepapers/351/ 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 http://www.contentboxer.com/2154/whitepapers/346/ 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 http://www.contentboxer.com/2154/whitepapers/347/ 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 http://www.contentboxer.com/2154/whitepapers/348/ 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! http://www.contentboxer.com/2154/whitepapers/343/ 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 http://www.contentboxer.com/2154/whitepapers/341/ 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 http://www.contentboxer.com/2154/whitepapers/340/ 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 http://www.contentboxer.com/2154/whitepapers/339/ 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 http://www.contentboxer.com/2154/whitepapers/330/ 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 http://www.contentboxer.com/2154/whitepapers/318/ 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 http://www.contentboxer.com/1/mws_newsletters/230/ 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 http://www.contentboxer.com/1972/mudflap/176/ 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! http://www.contentboxer.com/1/mws_newsletters/153/ 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 http://www.contentboxer.com/1/mws_newsletters/144/ 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.

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.

]]> MWS Newsletters - Digital Video, Part I: Compression http://www.contentboxer.com/1/mws_newsletters/143/ 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 http://www.contentboxer.com/1/mws_newsletters/142/ 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! http://www.contentboxer.com/1/contentboxer/94/ 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 http://www.contentboxer.com/1972/gangster_fun/113/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:00:00 -0700 1991, in Long Beach, Cali, I think.

]]> Gangster Fun - Smells Like Teen Spirit http://www.contentboxer.com/1972/gangster_fun/112/ Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:00:00 -0700 Gangster Fun covers Nirvana. 1991. Detroit.

]]> Gangster Fun - Fat Lady Skank! http://www.contentboxer.com/1972/gangster_fun/111/ 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 http://www.contentboxer.com/2025/pictures_of_my_car/55/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:00:00 -0700 default group - Our Whitepaper http://www.contentboxer.com/2020/default_group/50/ Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:00:00 -0700