11/10/2015

UNIVERSITY OF INNOVATIVE DISTRIBUTION REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Registration for the 2016 University of Innovative Distribution is open!  This popular program sells out every year, so be sure to register early. UID is a concentrated educational program focused on the unique needs of the wholesale distribution industry. 2016 marks the 23rd year that UID has been serving the supply chain. Known worldwide for excellence in education, UID is sponsored by FPDA and the other leading distribution professional associations, in cooperation with the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation of Purdue University. Working together, we take great pride in providing a superior learning experience. 

This unique program, scheduled for March 6-9, 2016 in Indianapolis, has been vetted by FPDA members – 28 of our members attended in 2015 and more than 530 FPDA members have attended since its inception!  Here’s what one FPDA member said last year about the program: “The Speakers were very experienced. Real hands on knowledge brought to the classroom.”   100% of the FPDA attendees last year indicated they would recommend this program to other members. 

This program sells out year after year – last year more than 570 attended the program and others were turned away.  The hotel sold out early.  Don’t let this happen to you!  So what do you need to do? 

First, please visit the UID website for full information on the program including schedule, course details, instructor bios, hotel information and certification.  Not sure who should attend? Let the website provide you the details on ‘who should attend’ each course. 

Second, the JW Marriott, home to UID is ready for your reservation.  Just click this hotel link and make your reservation now!  As I mentioned earlier, last year the hotel sold out early so we recommend you act as soon as possible. 

As a member of FPDA, you will receive a $1,000 savings on your registration fee!  The early registration fee is $1095 for FOUR days of classroom instruction for members and $2,095 for non-members. That fee will increase by $200 on January 6, 2016. Just click here to view thefull brochure to learn more about this sterling education offered to you through FPDA. 

Are You a Young Executive?  Apply for the Tom D. Ralls Scholarship to Fund Your UID Experience!

If so, you may apply for the Tom D. Ralls Scholarship. One scholarship will be awarded each year for full tuition to the University of Industrial Distribution (travel and hotel expenses are paid by attendee). Applicants must be an employee of an FPDA Distributor Member Company, be a member of the FPDA Young Executives (YES), provide a letter of recommendation from a company principal, and provide an essay detailing his or her desire to attend the University of Industrial Distribution. Applications must be received by January 5, 2016. For more information and to apply for the scholarship, please use this link: Tom Ralls Scholarship Application