University of Industrial Distribution

More than 470 people, including those from NPTA member firms, attended the University of Industrial Distribution (UID) in 2012.

Registration and program information is now available for the 2013 program, which returns to Indianapolis, Ind., March 10-13, 2013. NPTA members receive a $900 discount on registration. Download the advance program to view complete course information and paper registration form.

What is UID?

The University of Industrial Distribution (UID) has been serving the distribution industry with a concentrated educational program focused on its unique needs for more than 20 years. More than 5,000 distributor and manufacturing professionals have attended since its inception. Known worldwide for excellence in education, UID is sponsored by the leading industrial distribution professional associations, in cooperation with the Industrial Distribution Program of Purdue University.

The University of Industrial Distribution's course curriculum provides each individual with an opportunity to select those courses and programs of study most beneficial to the individual and organization.

As with previous years, UID 2013 brings together some of the brightest minds in the distribution industry and business education to help you increase efficiency as well as profits. Coursework includes all-new sessions and those with proven success and applicability to marketing, sales, management and operations professionals. Download the newly released advance program to view complete course information and paper registration form.

Who attends?

Branch Managers
General Managers
Sales Managers
Marketing Managers
Purchasing Managers
Human Resource Mangers
Senior Executives

Selected 2013 educational sessions:

Stop Marketing Like it's 1999! – NEW
Achieving Effective Inventory Management
Improving the Distributor's Bottom Line
Pricing Strategies
ERP, Cloud & Mobile Convergence – NEW
Value Added Selling
Mergers and Acquisitions: Threats or Opportunities? – NEW
Planning and Managing the Distributorship for Greater Profits
Marketing Strategies
Know More! Selling – NEW
Differentiating Your Distribution Company – A Winning Strategy
Proving Total Cost Savings
Branch & Operations Management for Distributors
The Business of You – Double Your Productivity, Reduce Your Stress and Balance Your Life – NEW

All UID students can apply their coursework toward earning the Professional Certificate in Industrial Distribution awarded by the Purdue University.

Download the advance program to view complete course information and paper registration form.