January 2004              return to the newsletter contents page

University of Industrial Distribution Offers Valuable Training to Distributors

Excellent instruction on distribution is hard to come by. That’s why we wanted to call your attention to one of the best opportunities available for distribution education, the University of Industrial Distribution (UID) is being held March 7-10 at the Indiana University/Purdue University in Indianapolis, Indiana. The program is unique not only because it is specific to distribution, but also

because attendees have the ability tailor their learning to their  specific needs by choosing from among the numerous sessions offered.

At only $995 per person for four days of outstanding learning and training for industrial distributors and manufacturers, it’s a bargain you can’t afford to miss. You pay one fee for four days packed with a wealth of useable information, insights, and “take-it-to-the-bank” training guaranteed to dramatically change you and your company for the better. Plus, for every course, you will take home valuable materials which can be used in your business to improve quality, enhance customer service, stimulate employee productivity, and add profit to you bottom line.

University of Industrial Distribution students can also apply their course work toward earning a Profession Certificate in Industrial Distribution, awarded by the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). On the final day of the UID program, all attendees will receive an official Letter of Completion issued by UAB awarding 3 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) for satisfactory completion of the four-day UID program.

We strongly encourage you to attend UID yourself and recommend it to others within your company, as well as your channel partners. The training is applicable for people at all levels within your company and you can customize the training to fit the individual by picking the most appropriate course for their needs. Because you are a SEDA member, you receive a savings of $470 off the registration fee. In addition, if you sign up by February 20, you will save another $100 off the registration fee. Registrations received from SEDA members by February 20 are $995 and after February 20 the fee raises to $1,095. To register online go to www.univid.org or contact SEDA Headquarters at 443-640-1065 for more information.