Driving in heavy traffic is a common source of anxiety, but it keeps us alert and cautious to better avoid accidents. However, when feelings of intense fear and distress are overwhelming and prevent us from doing everyday things, an anxiety disorder may be the cause.
In 2014, IDEXX moved from a hybrid distribution model of direct sales and third-party distributors to an all-direct model with next day delivery. While it did add three additional 3PL locations, the impact of this change to its primary IDEXX-managed distribution center was a 50 percent increase with only four months to prepare.
We all blunder. Take Julius Caesar. In his case, it was big time. Beware of the Ides of March, he was warned back in 44 B.C. As we all know, Caesar pooh-poohed the warning, which cost him his life. As far as the stock market goes, there could be modern ides to worry about--the Ides of September and October. Since we're in that frightening time frame, be prepared to be bombarded the next couple of weeks by a slew of ominous warnings from market skeptics.