GMA Association News
Voluntary guidelines for digital coupons open for review until June 4
GMA SmartBrief | May 29, 2012
Coupons offer an essential way for manufacturers and retailers to build a lasting relationship with their customers. GMA, led by its Joint Industry Coupon Committee, closely monitors developments in the area of coupons. The JICC has recently released a draft of voluntary digital coupon guidelines for public comment. To review these guidelines, visit the GMA website or download the document. To submit comments, contact GMA's Charlynn Driscoll at cdriscoll@gmaonline.org by June 4.
GS1 GTIN allocation rules: do they require an update?
GMA SmartBrief | May 25, 2012
Industry members are invited to participate in a survey being conducted by the GS1-US North American GTIN Allocation Rules Discussion Group. Survey results will be used to determine if the GTIN Allocation Rules remain relevant or if modifications are necessary.
The GTIN provides a supply chain solution for the unique identification of any item that is traded (priced, invoiced or ordered). A number of actions (rules) are vital to ensure that GTINs are accurately communicated within the supply chain. These ensure that the data associated with any scanned bar code can be associated with accurate, up-to-date data.
Your participation before May 31 in the brief survey is greatly appreciated.
For more information, contact Mary Wilson at mwilson@gs1us.org.
One week left to submit applications for prestigious CPG award
GMA SmartBrief | May 24, 2012
The GMA Associate Member Council (AMC) is accepting entries for the 2012 CPG Award for Innovation and Creativity. This award is given annually to recognize the innovation that occurs every day at GMA member companies and allows for the broad submission by manufacturer members of innovative ideas, with an emphasis on leading the industry forward.
The CPG Award will honor the creative and innovative programs of two manufacturing member-companies -- one with sales below $3 billion and one with sales greater than $3 billion.
The deadline to submit applications is June 1, and the winners will be announced at the 2012 GMA Executive Conference in August.
For more information, contact Jackie Lodge at jlodge@gmaonline.org, or download the application form.
Do you have all the answers to create a food safety training plan?
GMA SmartBrief | May 23, 2012
Did you know FDA will be mandating food safety training as part of the pending Food Safety Modernization Act regulations? Understanding the science and regulations can be easy -- knowing how to transfer that knowledge to the production floor is not.
On June 7 from 1-2:30 p.m. (EDT) GMA will host the Training Tips for Food Industry Manufacturing Professionals webinar designed to help you gain the tools to plan and implement an effective food safety training plan.
Get the answers to all of your questions, such as: Who needs to be trained? What is the most effective approach for training my workforce? Do I build a program or buy one off the shelf? How do I measure training effectiveness? The answers will be as different and unique as the food industry itself. Get more information or register now.
GMA offers clearinghouse for job opportunities via online career center
GMA SmartBrief | May 21, 2012
Are you interested in making a career move in the consumer packaged goods industry, or searching for the "perfect fit" for an opening in your company? Then take a look at the GMA Career Center, the go-to resource for the latest jobs in the food, beverage and CPG industry. Both employers and job seekers look to GMA for assistance in filling open positions, so whether you are looking for the next move in your career or searching for the right person to complete your team, visit the GMA Career Center today.
Does your company deserve recognition for its innovation and creativity?
GMA SmartBrief | May 17, 2012
The GMA Associate Member Council (AMC) is accepting entries for the 2012 CPG Award for Innovation and Creativity. This award is given annually to recognize the innovation that occurs every day at GMA member companies and allows for the broad submission by manufacturer members of innovative ideas, with an emphasis on leading the industry forward.
The CPG Award will honor the creative and innovative programs of two manufacturing member-companies – one with sales below $3 billion and one with sales greater than $3 billion.
The deadline to submit applications is June 1, and the winners will be announced at the 2012 GMA Executive Conference in August.
For more information, contact Jackie Lodge at jlodge@gmaonline.org, or download the application form.
GMA offers key resource in industry procedures through online bookstore
GMA SmartBrief | May 15, 2012
Where do you find guides and manuals on current food, beverage and CPG industry standards? Look no further than the Grocery Manufacturers Association Online Bookstore, the trusted resource for the food, beverage and CPG industry. Providing some of the most relevant information you need to stay ahead of the curve on industry procedures, view available publications today.
Hurry -- there’s still time to register for the consumer complaints conference
GMA SmartBrief | May 08, 2012
On May 14-16 in Dallas, customer service experts will be gathering to discuss the most critical topics of consumer complaint management and liability claims in the food, beverage and CPG industry, and it's not too late to join them!
The GMA Consumer Complaints Management Conference will provide attendees the opportunity to sharpen their skills with interactive and engaging lessons from leading consumer affairs experts and industry veterans addressing hot topics such as:
- Consumer Coupon Fraud: Counterfeits, Decoding and Other Extremes
- Best Practices for Protecting Your Most Valuable Asset – Your Brand
- The Buzz About Front-of-Pack Labeling
- Culturetopia: Establishing Customer-Defined Service Excellence
- The Impact of Social Media in the Post-FSMA Environment
- Food Fights: A Look at Emerging Issues on “All-Natural” Foods and Beverages
- Consumer Complaint Management Roundtable: Practices and Procedures to Protect Your Brand
- And more...
Unsaleables Management Conference: A blueprint for innovation
GMA SmartBrief | May 07, 2012
Don't miss your chance to join GMA and FMI at the 2012 Joint Industry Unsaleables Management Conference May 15-17, in Orlando.
Building on the conference theme of The Blueprint for Innovation, the 2012 Joint Industry Unsaleables Management Conference will bring together reverse logistics, customer operations and supply chain experts with CPG manufacturing and multi-channel retail executives to discuss fresh perspectives on how unsaleables management is evolving.
This conference is a must attend for professionals involved in all aspects of:
- Customer operations, supply chain, unsaleables and reverse logistics
- Reclamation, recall, remarketing, liquidation and return management
- Sourcing, purchasing and procurement
- Sales operations, product development and retail solutions
Less than two weeks to register for consumer complaints conference
GMA SmartBrief | May 04, 2012
In
a few short weeks your colleagues will be gathering in Dallas for the only
complaints management conference built exclusively for professionals working in
the food, beverage and consumer products industry -- shouldn't you be there too?
On May 14-16, GMA will host the Consumer Complaints Management Conference, where attendees will gain insight into complaint management, crisis management, consumer expectations, brand management and current consumer affairs challenges.
With more outlets for customer service cropping up every day, guarantee that your staff is prepared to handle all consumer complaints and increase brand loyalty by attending this unique conference.Don’t miss your chance for one-on-one retailer meetings
GMA SmartBrief | May 03, 2012
Each year at the Joint Industry Unsaleables Management Conference, FMI and GMA offer suppliers the chance to schedule one-on-one private business meetings with retailers to build relationships and share data. This is a unique opportunity to have face time with both current and potential trading partners.
Retailers featured at this year's 2012 Trading Partner Collaboration meetings on May 17 in Orlando include:
- Albertsons LLC
- Big Lots Inc.
- Delhaize America
- Grocery Outlet Inc.
- Harris Teeter Inc.
- Rite Aid Corp.
- Safeway Inc.
- Target Corp.
- The Kroger Company
- United Grocery Outlet
- Winn-Dixie Stores
If you would like to participate in these meetings, send your meeting requests to Jessica Martin at jmartin@gmaonline.org.
Training Tips for Food Industry Professionals webinar registration open
GMA SmartBrief | May 02, 2012
Did you know FDA will be mandating food safety training as part of the pending Food Safety Modernization Act regulations? Understanding the science and regulations can be easy -- knowing how to transfer that knowledge to the production floor is not.
On June 7 from 1-2:30 p.m. (EDT) GMA will host the Training Tips for Food Industry Manufacturing Professionals webinar designed by subject-matter experts to help you gain the tools to plan and implement an effective food safety training plan for whatever the subject matter and need.
Get more information or register today.
Only two weeks left to register for the unsaleables conference -- don’t wait
GMA SmartBrief | May 01, 2012
In a few weeks, your peers are gathering in Orlando to tackle the operational, financial and organizational solutions to reducing unsaleables and enhancing the reverse supply chain at the Joint Industry Unsaleables Management Conference, May 15-17.
Learn to navigate the evolving world of the reverse supply chain and gain insight on current and emerging trends by attending sessions with expert speakers, thought-provoking content and actionable takeaways to propel your unsaleables strategy forward.
For more information, visit www.unsaleablesconference.com.
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