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Anil Rathi: Innovation Through Competition

Most companies depend on a few top executives for bright ideas. But American Express, Whirlpool and Hilton Hotels have used Anil Rathi's Innovation Challenge to corral thousands of motivated people from around the world to provide solutions to their business problems. Here, Rathi shares secrets and lessons learned from the...

Tags: Whirlpool, American Express, Rathi, competition, Strategy, Leadership, Team Management, Innovation, Management, global workforce, outsourcing, Hilton Hotels

Videos 2007-09-11

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Appliance Recycling Centers of America Announces Plans to Open the Fifth ApplianceSmart Factory Outlet in Atlanta Market

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Appliance Recycling Centers of America, Inc. today announced that it will open a 33,000-square-foot ApplianceSmart Factory Outlet in Marietta, Georgia, in November 2008 to serve the northwest suburbs of the Atlanta metropolitan area. Located at 1355 Roswell Road, N.E., the outlet...

Articles 2008-08-26

Research and Markets: Examine the Strenghts, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of Whirlpool Corporation

DUBLIN, Ireland -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/831dcf/whirlpool_corporat) has announced the addition of the "Whirlpool Corporation - SWOT Analysis" companyprofile to their offering. Datamonitors Whirlpool Corporation - SWOT Analysis company profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. The report examines the company's key business structure...

Articles 2008-08-26

Whirlpool Corporation Shows the Washing Machine Some Tender Loving Care

New AffreshR Washer Cleaning Kit Curbs High-Efficiency Washer Odor BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Each year, millions of consumers choose to purchase high-efficiency HE washers, seeking unmatched capacity, water and energy savings and superior cleaning abilities. To help these washer owners regularly maintain their machines,...

Articles 2008-08-25

HNI Corporation Appoints Kurt Tjaden as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

MUSCATINE, Iowa -- HNI Corporation (NYSE: HNI) announced today the appointment of Kurt Tjaden as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, reporting to Stan Askren, Chairman, President and CEO, HNI Corporation. "Kurt brings with him a unique set of capabilities and experiences, having served in operating and financial...

Articles 2008-08-25

Kenco Logistic Services to Manage 1.6 Million Sq. Ft. Whirlpool Distribution Center in Columbus, OH; Anticipates Maintaining 200-Plus Workforce

Kenco Logistic Services,LLC ( http://www.kencogroup.com ), one of the oldest and most well respectednames in the third-party logistics industry, announces it has been awardedmanagement of a 1.6 million square foot Whirlpool Distribution Center inColumbus, Ohio, which is scheduled to open October 1st. Kenco will takeover management of the existing...

Articles 2008-08-21

The Clearman Law Firm Announces Patent Infringement, Fraud Lawsuit Against Nation's Largest Homebuilders and Home Products Manufacturers

Pulte, Lennar, David Weekley Homes, Honeywell, Whirlpool, others named as defendants MARSHALL, Texas, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorneys from Houston's The Clearman Law Firm are announcing a federal lawsuit filed late yesterday on behalf of the owner of HomeBuilderShowroom.com against a group of nationally recognized homebuilders and...

Articles 2008-08-21

Whirlpool Corporation Declares Quarterly Dividend

BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Aug. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The board of directors of Whirlpool Corporation declared today a quarterly dividend of 43 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable September 15, 2008, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August...

Articles 2008-08-19

Revised* Analyst Reports for Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Whirlpool Corporation, BJ Services Company, and Credit Suisse High Yield Bond Fund

MaybachFinancial.com is one of the fastest growingindependent and unbiased research firms in the world. Through our numerouspartnerships with many of the top investment minds in the world, we provideresearch on companies making a move in the markets. Investors seekinggenuine analyst opinions on their investments for Wal-Mart Stores Inc.(NYSE: WMT), Whirlpool...

Articles 2008-08-18

Gladiator® GarageWorks Helps Car Enthusiasts Design a Garage Worthy of Showcasing Prized Vehicles

Revved-up Enthusiasts at Michigan Automotive Events Learn How Cleaning Up and Organizing the Garage Can Complement the Car BENTON HARBOR, Mich., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- During the month of August, GladiatorR GarageWorks, a division of Whirlpool Corporation and leader in garage organization, will participate in three high...

Articles 2008-08-05

JBT Corporation Announces Appointment of New Executive Officers

Mark Montague Joins as Vice President of Human Resources John Lee Joins as Vice President and Division Manager of JBT AeroTech CHICAGO, Aug. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- John Bean Technologies Corporation today announced that Mark Montague has been named Vice President of Human Resources and...

Articles 2008-08-04

Q and ADr. Phil once owned Topeka spa

Question: I have heard that Dr. Phil, who has the popular television show, lived in Topeka and had a business here before he went to national TV. Do you have some information about that? -- G.T., Topeka Answer: He spent about 27 months in Topeka in the...

Articles 2008-08-01

BrightPhase Energy Appoints Chief Operating Officer

ASHEVILLE, N.C., July 30 /PRNewswire/ -- BrightPhase Energy, Inc., a developer, manufacturer, and marketer of high efficiency solar energy tri-generation products, today announced the appointment of Thomas S. Warda to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Warda will report to the founder and CEO, Scott Frazier. ...

Articles 2008-07-30

Whirlpool Corporation Reports Second-Quarter Results

Earnings Per Diluted Share of $1.53 Cost Inflation and Lower U.S. Demand Impact Results BENTON HARBOR, Mich., July 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Whirlpool Corporation announced today that second-quarter earnings from continuing operations of $117 million decreased 27 percent to $1.53 per diluted share compared to...

Articles 2008-07-23

$62m refi for Upper East Side Marriott

GE Real Estate provided a $62 million fixed rate loan under its Flexible Fixed Rate Program to Madison 92nd Street Associates, LLC to refinance the Marriott Courtyard Upper East Side in New York City. It is the only major branded hotel in a predominantly residential area of Manhattan....

Articles 2008-07-16

Noble Investment Group Acquires the Hyatt Regency Valencia and Santa Clarita Conference Center in Los Angeles County

Acquisition Marks Noble's Twelfth Value-Add Investment in Current Private Equity Fund ATLANTA, July 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Privately held Noble Investment Group ("Noble"), a leading sponsor of private equity real estate funds and an integrated lodging and hospitality operating and development organization, today announced the...

Articles 2008-07-08

Video: National Homebuilder Takes Aim at Energy Efficiency

Centex to offer suite of energy efficiency features as standard DALLAS, July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Centex Corporation today announced the Centex Energy Advantage, a suite of energy-efficient features standard in all Centex homes built nationwide by January 2009. The initiative is expected to...

Articles 2008-07-08

Sandals Resorts Selects Ruckus Wireless for Large-Scale Indoor/Outdoor 802.11n Smart Mesh Deployment

World Famous Resort Chain Gives Guests Unprecedented Wi-Fi Speed and Coverage Throughout 20 Caribbean Vacation Properties SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Ruckus Wireless announced that it has been selected by Sandals Resorts International to supply all of its Caribbean properties including Sandals Resorts,...

Articles 2008-07-07

High Growth Forecasted for the World Vending Machines Market

Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report related to the Retailing industry is available in its catalogue. World Vending Machines Market http://www.reportlinker.com/p090621/World-Vending-Machines-Market.html This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Vending Machines in Millions of US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Beverage Vending...

Articles 2008-07-07

Renaissance ClubSport Opens Aliso Viejo Hotel & Fitness Resort

Area's First Full-Service Hotel Debuts 75,000 Square-Foot Sports and Fitness Resort BETHESDA, Md. -- Renaissance Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of the Renaissance ClubSport Aliso Viejo Hotel & Fitness Resort, the first full-service hotel in Aliso Viejo and the brand's second Renaissance ClubSport property....

Articles 2008-07-07