• 68% are due to human error
• 25% by hardware / software failure
• 5% of natural disasters
• 2% of intentional causes
• Fewer than 25% of organizations have a contingency plan
• When disaster strikes 43% of the ones without a plan never reopen
• Most companies without computers for more than ten days will not recover fully

I have recently have been traveling, and have been in 8 airports in a weeks time. I found it very interesting to find how many people are very rude with the technology that they have at there hands. The technology that I am talking about is the computer, cell phone, and the PDA / handheld game system. I have seen other amazing things but those can be for another time.

The Distribution Team Inventory Management Seminar is a unique opportunity for all management personnel to learn over 30 different "hunting for cash" ideas that can be implemented immediately. All aspects of purchasing, inventory management, warehouse operations, branch operations, receiving and put away, cycle counting, dead stock management and practical distribution industry technology will be covered. This class is offered in the Spring and Fall, and is limited to the first 50 participants.

About The Distribution Team
The Distribution Team was founded by industry consultants Gordon Graham and Scott Stratman, and is the the only Gordon Graham approved consulting firm. Our mission is to continue to present and enhance the inventory management strategies and philosophies of Gordon Graham upon his retirement at the end of 1996.

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