Reflections

As 2006 draws to a close and some downtime available to catch up on stuff, some thoughts.

Business today is as challenging and stimulating as ever. A global marketplace, e-commerce opportunities, and excess capacity create a challenging business environment. Continuous improvement seems to be the theme for today and the future.

Warren Buffet states "I've never learned a great deal from just talking to people."

Andy Grove quoted in his biography by Richard Tedlow, "Management is the art of absorbing a task in one lump from above, cutting it into smaller lumps and putting them down one level."

The most compelling thought also from Andy Grove, "The most enduring power comes from knowledge, not status or wealth. Drive deep into the data, then trust your gut."

Happy New Year to our loyal customers, vendors and associates.

AGR