GMA Conference, co-located at PACK EXPO focuses on product safety, sustainability & operational reliability

The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) has announced the full schedule of sessions for its "Manufacturing Excellence Conference", to be co-located with PACK EXPO International 2010 (McCormick Place, Chicago;Oct. 31–Nov. 3).

The conference’s three tracks — operational reliability, product safety and sustainability — are critical to brand owners’ success, notes Charles D. Yuska, president &CEO of PACK EXPO producer PMMI.

“For brand owners, including GMA member companies, PACK EXPO is the place to come for technologies to create and implement necessary innovations,” Yuska says. “The extra educational benefits will inform their decisions and increase the value of their trip.”

Pamela Bailey, president &CEO, GMA, says PACK EXPO is a critical component for GMA members planning and implementing business strategies.

“GMA member companies have long valued PACK EXPO as an important annual forum where they can gather with supply chain partners, garner key insights and learn about emerging trends from their counterparts upstream.  With a focus on product safety, sustainability and operational integrity — critical issues for GMA and PMMI members — we are thrilled to launch the inaugural GMA Manufacturing Excellence Conference at this year’s PACK EXPO,” she says.

GMA’s Manufacturing Excellence Conference takes place Monday, Nov. 1–Tuesday, Nov. 2. To register for PACK EXPO and for educational sessions, visit Packexpo.com.