GMA/FPA¨s Information Systems & Logistics Distribution (IS/LD) Conference is the CPG Industry's premier event for IT and Logistics professionals. It is the only IT and Logistics event focused solely on in-depth CPG issues. Sessions go beyond concepts and delve into the pragmatics behind CPG company efforts to implement new IT and logistics initiatives that are helping them gain significant advantage across their enterprises. IS/LD showcases the collaborative partnerships between CPG manufacturers and retailers.

The 2007 IS/LD Planning Committee

  • Logistics Co-Chair: Dee Biggs, Welch Foods, Inc.
  • Marc Brown, Del Monte Foods Company
  • Kevin Barnes, E & J Gallo Winery
  • Bill Fitzpatrick, Kraft Foods, Inc.
  • Carol Snyder, Nestlé Purina PetCare Company
  • Clay Curtis, CROSSMARK
  • Daryl McLuckie, The J.M. Smucker Company
  • John Schoeberlein, ACH Food Companies
  • Ann Dozier, The Coca-Cola Company
  • Mike Ziltzer, Unilever
  • Dale Brockwell, Kraft Foods, Inc.
  • Steve Hrpcek, S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc.

Who attends this event?

Key decision makers from GMA/FPA CPG Manufacturer members, GMA Associate Members, retailers, wholesalers and sales agents attend this annual event. ISLD attracts the following attendee demographics:

  • CIOs, V.P.s., Directors, Regional Managers, and Managers: Information Technology, eSolutions
  • V.P.s, Directors, Regional Managers, and Managers: Logistics
  • V.P.s, Directors, Regional Managers, and Managers: Supply Chain
  • V.P.s, Directors, Regional Managers, and Managers: Direct Store Delivery
  • V.P.s, Directors, Regional Managers, and Managers: Distribution
  • V.P.s, Directors, Regional Managers, and Managers: Transportation
  • V.P.s, Directors, Regional Managers, and Managers: Operations
  • V.P.s, Directors, Regional Managers, and Managers: Customer Service/Logistics
  • V.P.s, Directors, Regional Managers, and Managers: Strategic Development
  • Personnel responsible for transportation costs, pallet purchase and exchange, order fulfillment and delivery process, shipping container packaging, and shipping case markings.
  • Trade and sales personnel
  • Notable industry consultants

Attire

Conference Attire is resort casual at all sessions and events. Temperatures in Orlando in March are usually in the 50s to high 70s.

Refund Policy (Registration Fee):

All cancellations must be in writing, via mail or fax, and received at the GMA/FPA office by the deadline date to receive a refund (when applicable). Refunds are based on the following timeline:

  • 100% refund by, Tuesday, February 20, 2007
  • 50% refund by Tuesday, February 27, 2007
  • No refund after Tuesday, February 27, 2007

Reservations:

Registrants are responsible for making their own sleeping room accommodations by calling the Renaissance Orlando Resort at SeaWorld at (407) 351-5555. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Renaissance Orlando at the rate of $229 single/double per night. Please be certain to make your reservation as soon as possible and let them know you are attending the GMA/FPA IS/LD Conference to secure the group rate. The cut-off date for securing a room reservation at the GMA/FPA rate is February 26, 2007. After this date, reservations at the GMA/FPA rate will be accepted on a space available basis only.