2005 Distribution Conference

Sunday, March 13 - Wednesday, March 16, 2005
Omni San Francisco Hotel
500 California Street at Montgomery [map]
San Francisco, CA


Explores the latest trends inlogistics, technology and its application, collaboration, supply chain of the future, transportation, labor issues, and safety in the distribution center. Informal discussion groups provide attendees with an opportunity to discuss ideas and challenges with their peers. Distribution center tours are part of the programming.

Registration Includes:

Fee includes all meeting materials, continental breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunches, and receptions. Fee does NOT include your hotel accommodations or airfare.

NOTE: Every participant - to qualify for FMI-member rates - must be an employee of an FMI-member company. Please remember an FMI member is either a retailer or wholesaler paying annual dues to FMI. All others are non-members. Walk-in registrants must present payment of the registration fee in the form of cash, company check, or credit card. Sorry, we can not bill.

Who Should Attend:

Vice Presidents and directors of distribution, logistics, warehousing, traffic and transportation and/or anyone interested/involved in distribution/logistics. (Discussion groups closed to the press.)

Meeting Attire:

Causal attire is recommended for the entire conference (no ties). The average daytime temperature can be in the low sixities; mid-forties in the evening.

Registration Fees:

These fees are available through 03/04/2005
Name Price
FMI Associate Member Registration $935.00  
GMA Member Registration $675.00  
FMI Member Registraion $675.00  
Non-Member Registration $1,125.00  


Cancellation and Other Policies:

All cancellations must be in writing to FMI; please fax or email directly to 202-220-0878/tross@fmi.org. Full refund if notification is received prior to one week before meeting; 60 percent refund if less than one week's notification. No refund if notification is received after March 11 (COB). Companion Cancellation Policy: There is a $45.00 charge for the Companion Program. No refund if notification of cancellation of tour is received on Thursday, March 10, or later. Failure to cancel tour by Wednesday, March 9 (COB) will result in registrant being responsible for full amount.

Is Media Allowed?

Yes