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Camber's commitment to the con- sumer is to bring the highest quality generic pharmaceuticals to the market to improve quality of life through cost- effective medications. Visit Camber Pharmaceuticals at booth #638. For more information, contact Megan Becker at 732.529.0436 or by email at mbecker@camberpharma.com, go to www.camberpharma.com or call 732.529.0430. JK: Since I founded JBK 14 years ago, I have built JBK into a firm with a track record and reputation for incredible client service. Many of our clients are here at NACDS and we are highly consultative in ensuring they can connect with us on pro- viding the most extraordinary talent the market has to offer. After all, innovation is what drives growth, and the talent that we bring to our clients provides amazing opportunities for innovation. CDD: How do you accomplish that? JK: Our searches are based on the poten- tial for success rather than simply on skills and skill levels. 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Whether it is cre- ating a new pallet stacking process that simplifies receiving, using temperature- zoned trucks to reduce the impact of coolers or a simple system for protecting shipments from extreme heat or cold, Amneal is focused not only on quality products, but quality ways to get them to partners and into the hands of the patients who need them. For more information, visit booth #302 or go to www.amneal.com. Inmar, by applying advanced analytics to shoppers' transactional data, can glean insight into shopper behavior and help brands and retailers develop digital engagement strategies that target individ- ual shoppers at scale. Inmar's in-depth analysis of shopper purchase behavior throughout the store will enable marketers to target shoppers based on health states and to deploy immediately relevant pro- motions that will activate these shoppers. Greater involvement, and opportuni- ty, lie ahead. 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Digital content that is immediately relevant to shoppers is proven to deliver bigger baskets and increase long-term cus- tomer retention. Recognizing the benefits that greater connectivity will bring to all parties, Inmar is actively developing solu- tions that will empower brands to engage at a deeper level and enable retailers to connect more holistically with patients. Visit Inmar at booth #334. For more information, call 866.440.6917 or email solutions@inmar.com.