Abstract: A system and method for determining a business partner value by creating weighted metrics used for identifying, evaluating and selecting a business partner for a company; creating a business agreement and weighted metrics for evaluating the business agreement; creating weighted metrics for ongoing management of the business partner; and managing the business partner by ongoing periodic evaluation of the weighted metrics for partner selection, agreement, and management. It is anticipated that both the company and the business partners will participate in the same evaluation on an ongoing basis; preferably once per month or once per quarter rather than the usual annual review.

Abstract: Blow-off nozzles are used for creating a high-energy air blast, for drying metal panels prior to painting. Depth or reach of penetration (in the atmosphere) is important. A bullet is provided in the center of the nozzle. The bullet is aerodynamically faired, for minimum drag. The effect of the bullet is to create a low pressure area in the jet downstream of the nozzle. The low pressure area serves to hold the jet together, preventing spreading, to a degree that enables a significant increase in penetration distance. The bullet is mounted on faired arms, which are secured to the walls of the nozzle.