Armand Lobato

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The Produce Aisle with Armand Lobato
Opinion
Everything old is new again
I was positioning the little American flag on my desk when Russ T. Blade peeked from behind Old Glory.
November 15, 2022 01:41 AM
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Armand Lobato
The Produce Aisle with Armand Lobato
Opinion
Take time to write that order
“I need to write an order.” To the clerks that hear this from their produce manager, it can sound so easy, so simple.
November 15, 2022 01:41 AM
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Armand Lobato
The Produce Aisle with Armand Lobato
Opinion
A produce promotion dilemma
I’ve seen assistants who are just that — great assistants.
November 15, 2022 01:41 AM
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Armand Lobato
The Produce Aisle with Armand Lobato
Opinion
Writing the produce order, part two
One good turn deserves another. Recently I touched upon the value of writing a careful order, especially in regard to giving the task ample time to complete.
November 15, 2022 01:41 AM
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Armand Lobato
The Produce Aisle with Armand Lobato
Opinion
When a crisis crops up, protect your sales
Late orders are not uncommon, so a manager has to anticipate this and ensure a little extra “safety stock” is on hand to maintain business.
November 15, 2022 01:41 AM
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Armand Lobato
The Produce Aisle with Armand Lobato
Opinion
Just follow the pace setter
Who sets the pace in your department?
November 15, 2022 01:41 AM
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Armand Lobato
The Produce Aisle with Armand Lobato
Opinion
Just follow the pace setter
Who sets the pace in your department?
November 15, 2022 01:41 AM
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Armand Lobato
The Produce Aisle with Armand Lobato
Opinion
Creativity wins, any day
Old-time salespeople used to say it all the time, “Don’t sell ‘em the steak, sell ‘em the sizzle.”
November 15, 2022 01:41 AM
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Armand Lobato
The Produce Aisle with Armand Lobato
Opinion
Where were we in ’93?
I was thumbing through a copy of “The Packer, a Century of Produce,” published in 1993. It’s a rich collection of reflections, produce and people.
November 15, 2022 01:41 AM
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Armand Lobato
The Produce Aisle with Armand Lobato
Opinion
Time management for produce supervisors
Eighty percent of a produce supervisor’s time is typically spent with 20% of the produce managers.
November 15, 2022 01:40 AM
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