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This digest contains summaries of the following news releases
1. Purdue professors' 'toy story' saves companies money
2. Purdue professor gives casinos tool against compulsive gambling
3. Finance Experts
4. Business & Finance Briefs
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1. PROFESSORS' 'TOY STORY' SAVES COMPANIES MONEY
Two professors from Purdue's manufacturing management program have developed a teaching tool from a child's plastic toy that is helping manufacturers train employees and save money. The plastic toy simulates the manufacturing process and is used in workshops for quality and productivity improvement. The
training program has been so successful, it's expanding. Later this month, the
Purdue team will train representatives from manufacturing operations in Latin
America, Asia and Europe. SOURCE: Herbert Moskowitz, the Lewis B. Cullman
Distinguished Professor of Manufacturing Management,(765) 494-4421;e-mail,
[email protected]
(A color photo of the Purdue team with the toy is available. Ask for the photo
called Moskowitz/Toy)
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2. PROFESSOR GIVES CASINOS A TOOL AGAINST COMPULSIVE GAMBLING
A Purdue professor is helping gaming establishments deal with compulsive
gambling, which he calls ''the Achilles' heel of the gaming industry,'' says
Carl G. Braunlich, an expert on casinos. He helped create the Responsible
Gaming Resource Guide, a comprehensive compilation of responsible gaming
ideas, policies and programs. Braunlich says up to 6 percent of U.S. residents
have problems with gambling. SOURCE: Carl G. Braunlich, assistant professor of
restaurant, hotel, institutional and tourism management, (765)
494-8031;e-mail, [email protected]
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3. FINANCE EXPERTS
Here are six experts who can answer the questions that will arise as interest
rates begin to increase.
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4. BUSINESS & FINANCE BRIEFS
-- Can your paycheck go further without a raise?
-- Entrepreneurial competitions offer 'real life' experience (B-roll of
Purdue's Burton Morgan competition is available. Contact Grady Jones, Purdue
News Service, (765) 494-2079;e-mail, [email protected])
-- Purdue's 'E-program' boosts business sales over 50%
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