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2013 University of Industrial Distribution

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Register now for the 2013 University of Industrial Distribution. The early bird registration discount ends Friday, Jan. 11th. The www.asa.netASA-sponsored University of Industrial Distribution (UID) is a concentrated, continuing-education program focused on the unique needs of the industrial distribution industry.

This program allows attendees to build a custom curriculum from 30 courses on the key functional disciplines relevant to industrial distribution. The four-day event will be held at the JW Marriott Indianapolis Hotel in Indianapolis, Ind., from March 10-13, 2013.

For more information and to register now, visit www.univid.org.

Who should attend UID:

  • CEOs
  • Branch managers
  • Sales and marketing managers
  • Purchasing managers
  • Human resources directors
  • Operations managers
  • Inventory managers
  • Training managers
  • Manufacturer personnel in regional sales, distribution sales and marketing management

What you'll learn at UID:

  • Differentiate your distribution company for your specific and unique market environment.
  • Improve your bottom line profitability by effectively managing the negotiation process.
  • Develop a pricing strategy and a plan for executing that strategy.
  • Manage operations and branches efficiently and profitably.
  • Create a marketing plan that wins new business.
  • Motivate employees through your personal leadership style.
  • Hire and keep the right salespeople.
  • And more!

Source: ASA


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