Education Sessions
Convenience Distribution Marketplace 2020 education has been designed to provide attendees with the most compelling, relevant educational experience in the convenience distribution sector. We have two high-level keynote speakers to inspire attendees to grow as leaders and to provide significant information on the economic and social trends that drive our business forward. We’ve filled our roster with futurists, economists, and experts in the convenience field and beyond.
Attendees can expect a mixture of interactive and traditional educational experiences, as well as dedicated networking time to share peer-to-peer experiences. Our goal is to ensure that you walk away feeling as though you have all the tools you need to inspire and be inspired to move your business forward into the future!
Monday, February 24
| 1:30 pm–2:30 pm |
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Session: Work Smarter, Execute Faster & Lead by Example
Presenter: Steve McClatchy, President, Alleer Training & Consulting
One decision can spark a breakthrough transformation in your business, yet thousands of decisions can fail to move the needle at all. In this keynote you will learn which decisions accelerate success, spark innovation, drive engagement, ignite loyalty and ultimately define you as a leader. You will walk away prepared to face the pressures and tensions inherent in creating, building, leading and sustaining a fast-changing, high-performance organization.
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| 2:45 pm–3:45 pm |
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Session: The New Definition of Convenience: From Grab N’ Go to Uber Eats
Presenter: David Donnan, Innovation Expert: Agriculture, Retail, Restaurant, Food & Beverage Industries
This session will present a new definition of convenience representing the amalgamation of technology and food preparation. From fresh prepared meals at retail to home delivery via platforms like UberEats and Grubhub, the availability of fresh, nutritious meals has never been greater.
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Session: Optimizing Distributor Profitability: Best Practices for Improving ROI
Speaker: Barry Lawrence, Program Coordinator, Industrial Distribution Program
This session will explore the impact of best practices on EBIT and ROI. The results from a recent Texas A&M study that demonstrated that distributors can double EBIT and triple ROI will be revealed along with case studies results from actual distributor implementations.
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| 4:00 pm–5:00 pm |
Tobacco Panel:
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Moderated by Rob Sincavich (Team Sledd), the panel made up of Don Burke (MSA), Tom Briant (NATO) and Nik Modi (RBC Capital Markets) will examine the current state of tobacco in the U.S., from sales and category trends to government regulation.
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Tuesday, February 25
| 8:00 am–9:00 am |
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Session: Futurenomics: Economic Outlook for Today’s Leaders
Presenter: Mary Kelly, PhD, CEO, Leadership & Business Growth
The economic and political landscape is rapidly changing in the US as well as in Europe and Asia. Socio-political events are impacting the financial markets as never before. What do you need to know? How is the economy going to impact your business? This session will examine trends and forecasts that will aid you in protecting and guiding your business in this volatile environment.
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Wednesday, February 26
| 8:00 am–10:00 am |
Marketplace Closing Session:
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The Changing Landscape of Cannabis & CBD: How it May Affect Your Business
Presenters Rachel Gillette, Nancy Kim, Anne Kothawala and Gene Lange will examine the current state and federal laws regarding both marijuana and CBD, and the impact on distributors.
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