As distributors have navigated the past two years full of new challenges and unprecedented circumstances, the power and importance of learning from peers and engaging in educational resources has become more important than ever before. The American Supply Association has long provided networking and educational opportunities for its members, and its partnership with the Association Education Alliance (AEA) and involvement with the annual University of Innovative Distribution (UID) conference is one example.
Sponsored by the Association Education Alliance, UID is a multi-day concentrated educational program focused on the specific needs of wholesaler-distributors. Participants can take courses in distribution strategy, leadership/professional development, management, marketing, operations and sales. This year, UID takes place March 21-24 at the JW Marriot in Indianapolis, Indiana.