Posted on May 24th, 2013 at 5:46 AM by Admin
Category: Interim Appointments
Parks and Recreation Director J. Dean Johns left his post on May 12, less than one year after he was promoted to the positions. Although it has not made public whether Johns was fired or resigned, Martinez said Tuesday that he made his request because of ongoing management issues within the recreation department.
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Posted on May 24th, 2013 at 5:01 AM by Admin
Category: Finance
Putting store managers in control of regional sales is just one way in which retailers are looking to emulate John Lewis’ online successes. The company has found its own method of combating the associated difficulties of managing multiple facets of data to provide a localised, or in other words, customer-centric, experience. As we move towards the realities of big data, retailers can look to invest in new systems that can help them achieve an overarching view of each individual customer; from what they buy, how they like to be contacted and what drives purchase decisions. M&S is one such retailer currently in flux, attempting to adapt its business to these 21st century necessities. It is not just its customer data management that needs overhauling but its stock data systems also. The Guardian recently extensively examined the failings in M&S’s distribution network thanks to its outdated data systems. Stock is still being counted by hand, meaning that stores simply don’t know fast enough what is selling and the current trends. This drastically limits the speed with which discounts can be offered to customers and effectively rules out any chance of personalised experiences for loyal shoppers. M&S has acknowledged these failings, so the industry will be watching with a very close eye to see how such a large retailer will embrace data.
Posted on May 23rd, 2013 at 4:21 PM by Admin
Category: Finance
How many crowdfunding platforms is evidence of a crowdfunding bubble? Well, when an organisation feels the need to launch a directory to list and detail all of the crowdfunding options in a single market it’s perhaps a sign that exuberance for crowdsourced financing is running a little high. Nesta, a U.K. charity focused on promoting national innovation, has launched just such a directory, detailing the U.K.’s crowdfunding landscape — and all, by its count, 31 current crowdfunding platforms up and running and begging for money on your behalf.
Posted on May 23rd, 2013 at 4:27 AM by Admin
Category: Interim Appointments
Nesbit is budget director and senior associate vice president for finance and administration, a position in which he assists in the day-to-day management of all units reporting to the Office of the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration. His appointment as interim vice president is effective July 1 and was announced by UGA President-elect Jere Morehead.
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Posted on May 22nd, 2013 at 3:32 AM by Admin
Category: Interim Appointments
Bostjancic said residents are concerned with the swift decision to make big changes — which also included naming Peck board secretary and appointing former Sharon United Methodist Church pastor Doug Booth board treasurer. Sandi Walton was named recording secretary and given a stipend of $150 per meeting, but according to Wednesday’s special meeting agenda, the board is once again looking to fill that position. Previously, those roles were performed by park district staff.
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