ECR LaB Program

The ECR LaB: Leading Across Boundaries program is an executive development progarm for future shapers of the Consumer Goods Sector being administered by ECR Europe.

Further information is available here.

Food and Grocery Executive Program

The Institute of Food and Grocery Management (IFGM) is a collaboration of industry leaders and faculty from a number of educational institutions with expertise in the food and grocery industry. IFGM provides stimulating, practical and rewarding executive educational programs to help managers develop new skills, build their networks and explore leading edge developments from around the world.

The Food and Grocery Executive program is held annually in September. Participants come from all industry segments including retail, wholesale, food, grocery, beverage and fast moving consumer goods. The course is a unique blend of professional development, skill enhancement, industry forum and practical learning experience. It provides a rare opportunity to access insights across the supply chain and particularly at the supplier-retailer interface by networking with industry peers and learning from industry leaders. Current industry issues of concern are identified and addressed by informed international faculty, recognised industry experts and high potential participants from all segments of the value chain.

ECRA encourages you to consider the Food and Grocery Executive program for emerging leaders within your business. Further information is available at www.ifgm.com.au

GS1 Recallnet - Webinars

Following the successful launch of GS1 Recallnet last week GS1 are providing free webinars to the industry. The webinars are held on every Thursday at 2pm and offer participants the opportunity to understand in detail how Recallnet works,  functions and  flow. The webinars are suitable for key staff and managers within your organisation responsible for the management and execution of product withdrawals and recalls within the food, grocery and liquor sector.

GS1 Recallnet is a standardised, industry-driven communication tool enabling organisations of any size including manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and importers to share real-time product recall and withdrawal notifications with their trading partners and regulators in a secure and efficient manner. GS1 Recallnet is supported by key retailers including Coles. Metcash, Woolworths and Costco, with others coming on board. FSANZ and ACCC also receive recall notifications from GS1 Recallnet.

To register click here.

Effective Product Recall Systems & Consumer Safety Conference

Thursday 11 August 2011
Novotel, Sydney Olympic Park Hotel Sydney

Delegates who attended the conference on 11 August and wish to receive a copy of the speaker presentations, please contact GS1 Australia.

ECR Europe Conference and Marketplace

The ECR Europe Conference and Marketplace was held over 5-6 April 2011 in Brussels.

With the theme of The Future Starts Here the conference tackled many issues similar to those faced in our market.

The presentations can be downloaded from http://ecr-all.org