Conference focused on distributor/manufacturer relationships.
Press Release Summary:
Up-and-coming power transmission/motion control leaders joined Gary Moore at the PTDA Executive Development Conference to develop relationship-building skills. After Moore explained issues pertinent to distributors and manufacturers, attendees worked in small group discussion sessions that explored the dynamics of distributor/manufacturer relationships; the impacts of personal and professional relationships; the basics of effective business communication; and relationship management.
Original Press Release:
Industry's Future Leaders Focus on Distributor/Manufacturer Relationships at PTDA Executive Development Conference
Chicago, Ill. -April 29, 2009-Up-and-coming power transmission/motion control leaders joined distribution veteran Gary Moore at the two-day Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) Executive Development Conference to develop relationship-building skills. Held in conjunction with PTDA's annual winter meetings on March 12 and 13, 2009, conference attendees had the opportunity to apply what they learned by networking informally with more than 80 of PTDA's most active volunteers.
With experience as both a manufacturer and a distributor, Moore was well positioned to give both perspectives to help attendees understand the other point of view as well as develop skills and action plans to implement in their companies' relationships.
"The Executive Development Conference was a great place meet and interact with other attendees as well as PTDA Board and Committee Members," said Barton Yost, attendee and vice president, The Rowland Company. "The focus of the conference, manufacturer-distributor relationships, was relevant and productive. I learned the most from the table discussions and report outs from other groups."
Moore set the tone for the conference by using the concept of symbiotic relationships to explain the interconnected nature of the distributor/manufacturer relationship. He gave an overview of the functions distributors and manufacturers perform for each other, benefits of leveraging the relationships, why customers buy from distributors and why manufacturers sell through distribution. Moore further emphasized the importance of meeting new people and learning new perspectives throughout the conference.
Attendees worked in small group discussion sessions exploring each of four major areas critical to effective distributor/manufacturer relationships:
PTDA is planning to hold a forth Executive Development Conference in 2010, but dates have not been established. For more information about the program, visit www.ptda.org/ExecutiveDevelopmentConference.
Founded in 1960, the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) is the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel. A U.S.-based trade association, PTDA represents 204 power transmission/motion control distribution firms that generate more than $10 billion in sales and span 3,500 locations in North America and 12 other countries. PTDA members also include 198 manufacturers that supply the PT/MC industry.
PTDA is dedicated to providing exceptional networking, targeted education, relevant information and leading-edge business tools to help distributors and manufacturers meet marketplace demands competitively and profitably. For more information, visit www.ptda.org.
Contact:
Brigitte Lyons
Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA)
blyons@ptda.org
+1.312.516.2100
