03/09/2012

UID Great Learning Success for 17 FPDA Member Company Employees

The University of Industrial Distribution was held last week in Indianapolis, IN. 2012 marks the 19th year that UID has been serving the distribution industry. Known worldwide for excellence in education, UID is sponsored by the leading industrial distribution professional associations (including FPDA), in cooperation with the Industrial Distribution Program of Purdue University.

With over 460 attendees, all professionals in the field of industrial distribution, there was a great deal of networking opportunities. For four days, attendees took classes in subjects like Achieving Effective Inventory Control; Profit Myths in Wholesale Distribution; Branch & Operations Management and How to Get Paid for Service Value – from a list of 30 course choices.

UID students can apply their course work toward earning the Professional Certificate in Industrial Distribution awarded by Purdue University. As an industrial distribution professional, the Purdue University Professional Certificate recognizes the student’s achievements and commitment to continuing education. Students earn 9 CEUs (Continuing Education Units) through Purdue upon completion of 90 hours of approved course work. A minimum of 30 hours (3 CEUs) must be earned through UID course participation. Past UID attendance counts toward the student’s hourly requirement. Additional credits may be derived from courses taken independently or through learning opportunities at FPDA events.

Congratulations to the following FPDA member companies, who invested in the professional training and advancement of their employees: B W. Rogers - Cincinnati, OH; B.W. Rogers Co. - Marcedonia, OH; Kraft Fluid Systems, Inc. - Strongville, OH; Livingston & Haven - Charlotte, NC; Proportion-Air, Inc. - McCordsville, IN; RHM Fluid Power - Westland, MI; Stauff Corporation - Wolverine Lake, MI; Stauff Corporation - Waldwick, NJ; Stauff Corporation - Bend, OR; Womack Machine Supply Co. - Farmers Branch, TX; and Womack Machine Supply Company - West Jordan, UT.