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New Resource: Getting Great ROI from Attending
Getting approval to attend meetings can be challenging. Convincing yourself that you have the time to be away from the office can also be tough. A new overview is available that shares feedback from attendees on how to get great ROI in attending the conference. It can also help first-time attendees make a business case for why they should attend.

Get Great ROI from the Distribution Solutions Conference
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Cutting Edge Sessions: Catch "The Next Big Thing" in Your Discipline Area
This year, each educational track features sessions addressing “The Next Big Thing” in that discipline area. The executive track has also been expanded, plus you can gain insights on the Foodservice GS1 US Standards Initiative during a special supply chain session. Tracks include warehouse, transportation, human resources, information technology, executive, and supply chain.


An Outstanding Exposition: See top suppliers demonstrating technology, equipment, and services.
“Distribution Solutions” is what the conference exposition is all about, providing food distribution professionals with an excellent opportunity to see some of the best suppliers and service providers supporting the operational side of the industry. During Expo hours on Monday and Tuesday, vendors will be showcasing the latest in warehousing and transportation hardware and technology, as well as engineering, consulting, construction services, and more.

Meaningful Networking: Meet peers from across the industry during receptions, facility tours, and more.
The conference provides excellent opportunities to expand your professional contacts and talk with peers who deal with the same challenges. Networking opportunities abound at the Distribution Solutions Conference including meal events, receptions, facility tours, and discussions with peers who speak at the conference.


Who Should Attend?

Foodservice and convenience distributors of every size will find relevant, timely content at this conference. Supplier logistics executives can also gain insights in supply chain sessions that create important opportunities for dialogue with distributor counterparts. The subjects discussed are appropriate for distributor leadership including chief executives and presidents, as well as vice presidents, directors, and managers of:
  • Operations
  • Transportation
  • Technology / IT
  • Human Resources
  • Supply Chain

Conference Contacts
The following contacts may be reached by phone at 703/532-9400 or by email.

Overall Conference: Britt Wood
Education: Toni Rae Brotons
Exposition & Sponsorships: Scott Savodnik
Registration: Jodee Hunt
Hotel & Logistics: Kathy Devey
Press: Chris Caldwell





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