THE NBMDA EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS…

A SUCCESS-DRIVEN VEHICLE powered by extensive industry research, education and training that delivers competitive business strategies through forums that fit the schedules of busy distribution professionals.

A BUSINESS PARTNER offering your firm cost-effective education and training opportunities.

A ONE-OF-A-KIND educational institute dedicated solely to the advancement of building products distribution.

AN INVESTMENT to grow and support a productive, competitive workforce.

THE NBMDA EDUCATION FOUNDATION:

• Increases each participant's productivity and profitability.
• Improves each participant's capacity to perform added responsibilities.
• Focuses on the important topics that impact the "distribution process."
• Increases competence, productivity and competitiveness in the distribution of building materials and hardware.

Educational Vehicles
The NBMDA Education Foundation understands the time and budget constraints of busy distribution professionals. Continuing education on any level must be convenient and have substantial impact to be effective. With these goals in mind, the Foundation presents a wide variety of formats to fit any schedule:

• Live Presentations
  Top-rated speakers addressing distribution management and general business topics.
  
  
• Teleconference Seminars
  Utilizes the convenience of the telephone to deliver top-rated speakers directly to your company's conference room.
  
  
• Self-Study Courses
  Offers efficient and economical training through print, audio, video and CD-ROM covering various distribution management topics.
  
  
• Publications
  Draw from sources inside and outside of NBMDA to offer specific insight into various areas of distribution management. The Education Foundation produces the Education Resource Guide, a library of training materials, and other specialty publications such as the SalesTrainer and the Technology Bulletin.
  
  
• Statistical Reports
  Benchmark your company's success against the exclusive data compiled from member surveys. Reports include comparative data in a variety of areas - profitability, compensation & employee benefits, technology, credit & collections, delivery operations, showroom operations and sales.

Primary Educational Topics
The NBMDA Education Foundation offers programs on a variety of topics for almost every level of distribution professional - from the front office to the executive office:

• Customer Service
  
• Financial Management
  
• General Management
  
• Human Resource Management
  
• Inventory Management
  
• Marketing Management
  
• Sales Management
  
• Technology Management
  
• Transportation Management