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    From the DC to the blogosphere, industry veteran Joe Limbaugh shares his unique insights and observations of the distribution world, often with a touch of humor. Joe has been with industrial distributor Motion Industries since 1983, and is currently Senior Vice President of Supply Chain, Operations Support and Marketing.

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    In this ever-connected world we live in, the line between work and home life has become blurred.
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    When you decide to tackle this project, remember it is an ongoing process and must be reviewed as new equipment is added, and other older equipment removed.
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    If we work together, take care of one another, and focus on the positives, we will emerge from this crisis stronger than ever.
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    Keeping information to yourself is not job security. Stay the same, and you get the same or less every time – not a smart game plan.
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    Be the person who promotes your company and protects the company from the goblins of surprise that seek to harm your business.
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    Annual reflections are good for business, good for relationships, and good for the soul.

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