2011 Supply Chain Conference

Sunday, January 30 - Tuesday, February 1, 2011
J.W. Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
4040 Central Florida Parkway [map]
Orlando, FL 32837-7662


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Retailers and manufacturers share one supply chain.
Shouldn’t they share one supply chain conference?

The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) are pleased to announce the second annual Supply Chain Conference: People, Products, Process and Potential, jointly hosted by the FMI-GMA Trading Partner Alliance (TPA)*.

Building on the resounding success of 2010’s inaugural joint Supply Chain Conference, the 2011 event will bring retailers and manufacturers together in one forum to showcase the latest insights and tools that are enabling unprecedented trading partner collaboration and innovation that is improving efficiency and reducing costs up and down the value chain.

Conference Benefits

  • Build stronger relationships throughout the supply chain to foster more efficient and collaborative execution

  • Learn model practices that are saving companies time and money

  • Get ahead of the curve on emerging issues

  • Discuss new ideas and challenges with your peers in informal discussion groups




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For more information

Program content: please contact Jeanne Iglesias at 202.295.3949 or Amanda Bond-Thorley at 202.220.0606

Sponsorship and exhibiting opportunities: please contact Jonathan Downey at 202.295.3945

Registration and housing: please contact Liz Cookson at 202.295.3950

Registration Fees:

GMA or FMI Member - Retailer/Wholesaler: $795.00
GMA or FMI Member - Manufacturer and Sales Agencies $795.00
GMA or FMI Member - Technology/Service Provider $1,425.00
Non-Members $1,995.00

*The Trading Partner Alliance (TPA) is a joint industry affairs-industry relations leadership group that was formed by GMA and FMI in January 2009. The TPA exists to develop a shared retailer-manufacturer agenda on supply chain efficiency issues, the application of information technology, the adoption of environmentally-friendly business practices and other issues. This common agenda is executed jointly by the FMI and GMA staffs and is overseen by the boards of directors of both organizations.

Related Files:

Supply Chain Conference Brochure

Who Should Attend:


Designed BY retailer, manufacturer and carrier supply chain executives FOR retailer, manufacturer and carrier supply chain executives, the conference is a can't-miss event for vice presidents, directors, regional managers and managers of:
  • Logistics

  • Operations

  • Supply Chain

  • Direct Store Delivery

  • Distribution

  • Transportation

  • Technology

  • Customer Service/Logistics

  • Strategic Development




General Hotel Information:



FMI and GMA have negotiated a special hotel rate of $ 199.00 per night plus tax, which is available from Friday, January 28th to Wednesday, January 2nd. Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly at 1-800-576-5760 or 1-407-393-4760. Please reference the FMI/GMA Supply Chain Conference when making your reservation. The deadline for making hotel reservations is Friday, January 2, 2011.