Leadership style to withstand the test of time
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Deere and Co SVP of North American Agricultural Marketing Bud Porter, the 2000 Agri-Marketer of the Year of the National Agri Marketing Assn, is known for his leadership and style. Porter, who has recently retired after working for the same firm for 35 years, is known as an excellent listener who seeks other people's opinions in order to arrive at an informed decision. Porter is also known for the value that he puts on relationships, be it with workers, other firms and outside organizations.
Publication Name: Agri Marketing
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-1180
Year: 2000
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An ear to the ground and one foot in the furrow
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Deere and Co (John Deere) executive Bud Porter operated on the principle of 'keeping an ear on the ground and one foot in the furrow.' Adhering strictly to the philosophy in the sale of farm tractors and other equipment, Porter implemented the Customer Focus Meetings. The program, which included quarterly visits by John Deere senior executives to various parts of the rural US, resulted in invaluable suggestions on how to come up with better farm equipment.
Publication Name: Agri Marketing
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-1180
Year: 2000
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Caterpillar dedicates new facility
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Caterpillar Agricultural Products Inc has dedicated its new facility in Emporia, KS, for the manufacture of the company's Mobil-trac rubber-belted track system. The system is used in the DeKalb, IL-based farm equipment manufacturer's VFS track trailers, Lexion combines and Challenger tractors. Caterpillar's VP Dick Benson said that the dedication of the new facility is in line with the company's commitment to widen its ag line equipment offerings.
Publication Name: Agri Marketing
Subject: Economics
ISSN: 0002-1180
Year: 2000
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