Supply Chain

Bringing food from farm to table requires sophisticated and efficient supply chains. We work with food retail supply chain professionals to facilitate networking, surveys, benchmarking, and research studies that move the industry and the supply chain forward.

Supply Chain Forum

American Logistics Aid Network, Active Logistics Needs

FMI's Supply Chain Forum

Strengthening Grocery Supply Chains for a Changing World

Truckers Against Trafficking

Recognize and respond to human trafficking

Supply Chain Blog Posts

FMI Supply Chain Resources

Boardroom Volume 11

The food industry continues to adapt to the notion that profound change has become a constant, with it emerging as the normative state of affairs.

Grocery Shopper Snapshot: January 2026

This brief report provides an update on shoppers' sentiment, evolving grocery habits and the role of technology in grocery shopping.

Report cover: The Food Retailing Industry Speaks.

The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2025

The food industry is conditioning itself by prioritizing strong customer experiences and ensuring resilient business operations.

2023 Supply Chain Benchmarking Report

The report is designed to help companies and supply chain professionals understand the unique food industry supply chain ecosystem.

Supply Chain

Events

We welcome you to join us for the following events.

Conference
2026 Annual Business Conference (ABC)
- Monday, September 14 - Thursday, September 17, 2026
- | Orlando, FL
Exclusive to FMI members, the FMI Annual Business Conference (ABC) offers joint business planning opportunities to discuss your growth strategies, consumer insights, pricing and promotional plans, new product introductions, and omni-channel supply chain performance enhancements. New to ABC, we now offer an open-environment tabletop option for FMI nonfood members with product categories covering general merchandise, household, health and beauty care.
Conference
2027 Midwinter Executive Conference
- Wednesday, January 20 - Saturday, January 23, 2027
- | Chula Vista (San Diego), CA
The annual FMI Midwinter Executive Conference is our signature, invitation-only gathering that attracts more than 1,400 food industry executives spanning all facets of the marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers, manufacturers and solution providers. Depending on their level of membership, suppliers qualify for at least two, and up to an unlimited number of invitations.
Conference
2028 Midwinter Executive Conference
- Tuesday, February 1 - Friday, February 4, 2028
- | Orlando, FL
The annual FMI Midwinter Executive Conference is our signature, invitation-only gathering that attracts more than 1,400 food industry executives spanning all facets of the marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers, manufacturers and solution providers. Depending on their level of membership, suppliers qualify for at least two, and up to an unlimited number of invitations.
Conference
2029 Midwinter Executive Conference
- Tuesday, January 23 - Friday, January 26, 2029
- | Orlando, FL
The annual FMI Midwinter Executive Conference is our signature, invitation-only gathering that attracts more than 1,400 food industry executives spanning all facets of the marketplace. It is a prestigious member-only event offering an opportunity for a diverse group of top industry leaders to converge and gain insights relevant to the success of their businesses, including retailers, wholesalers, independent operators, suppliers, manufacturers and solution providers. Depending on their level of membership, suppliers qualify for at least two, and up to an unlimited number of invitations.

All Events

Leadership

FMI's Supply Chain Council helps plan educational conferences, including the selection of resources and training materials in the area of supply chain logistics, distribution and transportation.

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FMI's Joint Industry Unsaleables Leadership Team helps the industry reduce the quantity and cost of unsaleables across the entire food, grocery and consumer packaged goods supply chain for the ultimate benefit of the consumer.

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