Professional Development
Listed below are Educational Programs offered to NEDA Members
Distance Learning Development Program
Pricing Optimization
May 15-16, 2008
August 21-22, 2008
This program will address how to effectively classify/segment the cluster base; elements of the 'cost to serve' variable; how to systematically maximize margins; how to link inventory and cluster classifications; how to scientifically leverage on existing & readily available information. Cost for NEDA members is $1,000 when you enter code: SCSL2008. Click here to register
How to Find and Keep the Right Employees ...Without Stealing from the Competition
May 21, 2008 1:00 p.m. Eastern
Distributors typically spend about half of their gross margin dollars on employee wages and benefits, a huge investment. During this webinar you will learn:
- Current Trends in Distribution Employment
- Recruiting for Success without stealing from the competition
- High performance hiring, secrets of savvy interviewers
- Using effective feedback to enhance performance and keep your best employees happy.
YOUNG DISTRIBUTION PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE
August 3-6, 2008
Eaglewood Resort & Spa, Itasca, IL
Cost for NEDA members: $895
This conference is designed for career-oriented professionals with less than 10 years of experience who want to grow and expand their distribution career skills.
- Look at Human Resources, Sales, Marketing, Operations, and profitability.
- Access to leadership training and career development
- explore a unique networking opportunity with industry peers and professionals in the distribution industry.
- Jump start your career with management tools and insights you can apply immediately.
Click here for a brochure and registration form
University of Industrial Distribution is holding a Second Session December 2-5, 2008!
UID is the industry's premiere distribution-specific education program. This continuing education certificate can be earned through Purdue University upon the completion of 90 hours of instruction that meets the requirement of 9 Continuing Education Units (CEU's). The conference will be held at the University Place Conference Center in Indianapolis, IN. Call 410-263-1014 for more information.
Student Internship Program
Center for Distribution Education (CDE)
- Offers three tracks of online courses: Management (for senior and middle managers), General (for managers and employees in specific functional areas), and Core (courses suitable for all employees). CDE's program enables managers to monitor progress of employee participatns. Pricing discounts are available for NEDA members enrolling multiple employees or individuals in multiple courses.
Certificate Programs
- Texas A&M's Thomas & Joan Read Center Certificate of Distribution Management (CDM)
- University of Industrial Distribution (UID)
- Three 5-day modules taught at TAMU's College Station campus. Courses combine classroom instruction, in-class exercises, and individual projects focused on participant's company. Participants completing all three modules receive a Certificate of Distribution Management. NEDA members receive a $150 off the $2,450/course registration fee. Click here for more information.
- This four-day annual training opportunity enables participants to select the courses that best suit their particular job responsibility. Leading consultants and professors in the distribution field facilitate the UID curriculum. NEDA members receive a $470 discount from early and regular registration rates of $1,465 and $1,565 respectively. Click here for more information.
Master's Level Degree Programs
- East Carolina University
- Texas A&M University
- The 36-hour Master's of Science in Industrial Technology, Industrial Distribution and Logistics concentration prepares students for upper level positions in the industrial distribution and logistics field. This program is available on-line only. Click here for more information.
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The 30-hour Master's of Industrial Distribution (MID) combines marketing, finance, accounting, logistics, IT, and concentrated project courses to prepare upwardly mobile employees for key management positions within the distribution industry. The $32,500 tuition covers tuition and fees for the 18-month program that combines two 1-week residency and web-based instruction. Click here for more information.
