WORKSHOPS: Hot Topics & On-Target Resources
40+ Sessions addressing key issues in distribution, transportation, human resources, supply chain, & technology. A sample of top issues include:
Distribution: Ten Ways to Optimize the Performance of Your Distribution Center
Transportation: From the Warehouse to the Consumer: How Much Does One Trip Actually Cost?
Human Resources: Top 5 Safety Concerns and How to Deal with Them
Supply Chain: Top Purchasing Pain Points and How to Heal Them
Technology: Decentralized versus Centralized IT
EXPO: New Resources & the Latest Solutions
Distribution Solutions is what the conference exposition is all about, providing foodservice distribution professionals with an excellent opportunity to see top suppliers and service providers that support the operational side of the industry. Two days of exhibit hours provide a vital opportunity to find solutions that add to your bottom line and help you serve customers better. Vendors showcasing the latest in warehousing and transportation hardware and technology, as well as engineering, consulting, construction services, and more are available during Expo hours on Monday and Tuesday.
NETWORKING: Meet People You Won’t Meet Elsewhere
The conference provides excellent opportunities to expand your professional contacts and talk with peers who deal with the same challenges. Some of the many opportunities to network include breakfast tables identified by discipline area, receptions, lunch events, breaks between sessions, and discussions with peers who speak at the conference.
Member companies of IFDA as well as every major buying group attend this conference, providing an invaluable networking opportunity that can’t be found at any other foodservice distribution event!
