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<br /> have to be mailed out," observed Cody.
<br /> "In many instances, invoices can be con-
<br /> solidated for a summarized billing once
<br /> a month, eliminating much of paperwork
<br /> and procurement cost for customers. It
<br /> gives WendelI's the ability to provide
<br /> competitive pricing, reduce the total pro-
<br /> curement costs for its customers, and
<br /> offer the type of service one would ex-
<br /> pect from a regional supplier along with
<br /> the efficiencies one would expect from
<br /> a large national distributor."
<br /> Another benefit of the relationship
<br />was thc market expansion of Wendell's
<br />product offering and sales opportunities
<br />for its other product lines. Each of the
<br />group members has the commonality of
<br />stamps and engraving. However, each
<br />one also features other unique products.
<br />These additional products can be chan-
<br />neled through this group of manufac-
<br />turers to reach a market in a different
<br />way than could be reached in the past.
<br /> When asked what is the most impor-
<br />tant lesson Wendell's has learned
<br />through this transition, Cody is quick
<br />to note, "We recognize that when it
<br />comes to customer service, lead-time is
<br />a powerful tool. Competitive price and
<br />great quality are givens, but our ability
<br />to respond to customer needs, from in-
<br />quiry to delivery is what sets us apart.'
<br /> Whether its forging marketing part-
<br />nerships on a national level or determin-
<br />ing innovative ways to reduce internal
<br />lead-times, Wendell's focuses on satis-
<br />fying the needs of its customers and the
<br />marketplace. "The long-term ouflook is
<br />good for Wendell's,' says Cody. "We
<br />are now in a competitive position to ap-
<br />proach the market from a new perspec-
<br />tive, and continue on a firm footing into
<br />the 21st century."
<br />
<br />Legal
<br />(continued from page 42)
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<br />· Is time of the essence, both for se
<br /> leering th~ arbitrator(s) and issuing
<br /> a decision? Should the time for each
<br /> party to present evidence be limited?
<br /> Should open/closing arguments or
<br /> pre- or post-heating briefs be
<br /> allowed?
<br />* Where will the arbitration be held?
<br />· Who will bear the cost of the arbi-
<br /> tration?
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<br /> The use of ADR techniques will con-
<br />tinue to grow. Parties considering the
<br />use of so:me form of ADR must deter-
<br />mine that: the technique utilized is ap-
<br />propriate to the dispute and its resolu-
<br />tion. The parties and their attorneys also
<br />must be committed to utilizing the ADR
<br />method selected in order to give ADR a
<br />fair opportunity of succeeding. Particu-
<br />larly when binding arbitration is se-
<br />lected, the parties must carefully con-
<br />sider ali issues relevant to the use of that
<br />form of ADR.
<br />
<br />Financial Planning
<br />(continued from page 43)
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<br />necessary to help mitigate investment
<br />loss, track manager performance and
<br />maintain compliance with your stated
<br />policy goals and objectives.
<br />
<br />Portfolio Rebalancing
<br />Day to day influences like taxes, mar-
<br />ket appreciation/depreciation withdraw-
<br />als and contributions will eventually
<br />change tire portfolio's initial asset allo-
<br />cation. Over the long-term, your ap-
<br />proach to rebalancing your portfolio will
<br />prove to be as important as the initial
<br />decisions. There are many approaches
<br />to rebalancing. The three most popular
<br />
<br />· Strategic Rebalancing
<br />· Tactical Rebalancing
<br />· No R,;balancing
<br />
<br /> Portfolio performance may suffer if
<br />rebalancing is not considered in the de-
<br />sign of your portfolio.
<br /> Finally, the process of outlining
<br />goals & objectives, determining the op-.
<br />timal mix. of assets from within the capi-
<br />taI marke~s, selecting appropriate money
<br />managers, and then monitoring and man-
<br />aging those investments is a challeng-
<br />ing prospect for most investors. How-
<br />ever, a prudent and well disciplined ap-
<br />proach to investment management is the
<br />best approach for most investors over
<br />the long-term. The formula to success
<br />in your i~vestment portfolio parallels
<br />that of your business. Just as in your
<br />business, it comes through planning,
<br />execution, diligence and of course, hard
<br />work.
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<br />Minnesota Business & Opportunities / MAY 1997
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