September 28 – October 1, 2025
Columbus, OH
Learning Tracks
Next-level skills unlocked.
Each learning track is designed to provide attendees with targeted, in-depth knowledge and skills in key areas of the foodservice distribution industry. Whether you’re looking to enhance your understanding of warehouse operations, delve into supply chain strategies, develop talent within your organization, explore the latest innovations, or optimize transportation logistics, our learning tracks have you covered.
Warehouse + Innovation Solutions
The Warehouse and Innovation learning tracks at IFDA Solutions focus on forward-thinking approaches to optimize warehouse operations in the foodservice industry. For 2025, these tracks emphasize digital transformation, automation technologies, and safety compliance strategies that drive efficiency and profitability.
2025 Themes:
- Digital transformation and process optimization
- Emerging warehouse technologies and automation
- Last-mile delivery innovations
- Smart storage and picking solutions
- Cybersecurity for distribution operations
- Advanced customer profitability analysis
- Regulatory compliance and safety protocols
Supply Chain Solutions
The Supply Chain learning track explores cutting-edge strategies for navigating the complex landscape of foodservice distribution. The 2025 program addresses critical challenges in digital security, profitability analysis, transportation management, and regulatory compliance.
2025 Themes:
- Digital security and incident response
- Next-generation profitability analysis tools
- Innovative transportation solutions
- Advanced planning systems for regional distributors
- Regulatory compliance strategies
- Food safety and traceability implementations
Talent Development Solutions
The Talent Development learning track focuses on building resilient workforces and empowering individual growth in the evolving supply chain sector. The 2025 program highlights strategies for retention, personal advocacy, and the development of emotional intelligence in the workplace.
2025 Themes:
- Workforce retention and turnover reduction
- Personal empowerment and advocacy
- Practical applications of academic research
- Emotional intelligence in the age of AI
- Leadership development
- Labor relations management
Transportation Solutions
The Transportation learning track provides comprehensive insights into the future of transportation management. The 2025 program emphasizes safety innovation, workforce development, technology integration, and operational optimization.
2025 Themes:
- Safety culture development
- AI-powered fleet safety innovations
- Next-generation workforce development
- Managed transportation services optimization
- Final-mile delivery modernization
- Workplace relations enhancement strategies