61 Results for "Connect"
Operators Design a COEX to Tackle the New Complexities in Foodservice
COEX 2014, March 2-5, will deliver breakthrough best practices for collaboration between operators and manufacturers. The 3-day insights-driven and networking event created by operators will aid partners in speaking the same language, thus enabling the co-creation of demand to reach the ultimate target: the consumer.
Posted by November 20, 2013
Tagged in: COEX, Consumer Planning, Channel Partners, Distributors, Distinguished Foodservice Awards, Connect, Foodservice Operators, Manufacturer Members, Foodservice Supply Chain
Operators on Driving Supply Chain Efficiency
The foodservice supply chain matured over the past decade, with increased use of technology, more data, and improved collaboration. We asked operators to weigh in on how this has effected them.
Posted by August 13, 2014
Tagged in: Presidents Conference, Foodservice Leaders, Channel Partners, Optimize, Connect, Foodservice Operators, Foodservice Supply Chain
How Google Serves as a Guide to Manage Substantial Change in the Foodservice Industry
The foodservice industry is at a tipping point of massive change that is coming over the next five years and will dramatically affect how manufacturers, operators and distributors conduct business for decades to come. At IFMA’s 53rd Annual Presidents Conference, one executive from Google will provide insights on how the tech leader has reacted to rapid change, and the importance of anticipating transformation.
Posted by October 05, 2015
Tagged in: Presidents Conference, Foodservice Leaders, Connect, Discover, Manufacturer Members
Operators on Driving Consumer Demand
Consumers have become more knowledgeable about the food they eat, and are increasingly interested in doing business with companies in all industries, including foodservice, who share their values and are part of their community. They also care a great deal about experiences and value. Therefore, creating demand in the future will still be about the basics of food, service, and cleanliness, but will increasingly be about experiences and choices.
Posted by IFMA July 18, 2014
Tagged in: Presidents Conference, Industry Research, Foodservice Leaders, Channel Partners, Optimize, Connect, Foodservice Operators, Foodservice Supply Chain
Post MSLF Webinar: 4 Building Blocks of Connecting with Independent Operators on Social Media
Reaching nearly the 400,000 independent operators can be an overwhelming task for manufacturers, and social media is one way to reach this large audience directly and cost effectively. Bethany Bell, social media manager at deep food marketing group presents four ways that food manufacturers can build genuine relations with independent operators on social media in the webinar titled “4 Building Blocks of Connecting with Independent Operators on Social Media”.
Posted by IFMA October 01, 2015
Tagged in: Marketing & Sales Leaders Forum, Connect, Associate Members, Manufacturer Members, Insights, Marketing