Armand Lobato

Opinion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Armand Lobato

Opinion

Thanksgiving produce planning with Rusty Blade

Thanksgiving can catch produce managers off guard, especially after a relatively slow six weeks or so leading up to the holiday.

November 15, 2022 01:40 AM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

When produce clerks are poached for the checkstand

Everyone has a job, and yet ... produce people sometimes spend too much time in a checkstand.

November 15, 2022 01:40 AM

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Armand Lobato

Opinion

Inventory time doesn’t have to be a headache

“Ugh! This Saturday night I have inventory.”

November 15, 2022 01:39 AM

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Armand Lobato