Customer feedback on improving service and profitability
The text argues for guaranteed time slots and transparent pricing to meet customer demand. It suggests calling ahead with technology, identifying unprofitable customers, and firing those who demand unrealistic terms. Emphasizes listening to customers, embracing change, and focusing on profitable, defined offerings. It ends with a Darwin quote about adaptability.
CanWest shares fall on debt and NZ asset sale concerns
CanWest Global stock hit six year lows amid worries over the sale of New Zealand TV assets and criticism of editorial actions. The A shares slid to 8.50 and 8.52, while voting shares dipped to 8.50. analysts cited debt, convergence costs, and weak National Post performance as why investors worry about profitability and balance sheet strength.
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Closing quotations show July canola up 0.90 to 333.90 while Sept and later months drop. meals hold steady. Flax, barley, and wheat futures move variedly with July flax down 0.60 and feed wheat down up to 1.40. Estimated volume totals 63,040 tonnes across canola, feed wheat, field peas, flax, and barley.
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London metal market closes with U S dollars per metric ton readings for copper lead zinc aluminum nickel and their futures. Copper trades around 1635.5 to 1636.5 with futures near 1656 to 1657. Lead at 434.5 to 435.5 with futures about 447 to 448. Zinc 753.5 to 754.5 with futures 772.5 to 772. Aluminum 1339.5 to 1340.5 with futures 1361 to 1362. Nickel 7280 to 7290 with futures 7310 to 7330.
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