IFDA Solutions Conference 2026

The only event designed by and made for operations professionals in food distribution.

September 13, 2026September 15, 2026

International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA)

San Antonio, TX

USA

https://ifdaonline.org/

Designed by and for operations professionals, this is where challenges meet solutions, connections spark innovation, and the future takes shape.

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A Manufacturer’s Guide to Lowering Fuel Costs for Good

June 3, 2026

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How Predictive Scoring Strengthens Supply Chain Resilience

June 3, 2026

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War, Oil Shock, and the End of Predictable Supply Chains

June 2, 2026

ChainSequence's Bill Mrzlak Details Why Humans Need AI and Vice Versa: Pros to Know Award

June 2, 2026

Ocean Ports & Carriers

A Manufacturer’s Guide to Lowering Fuel Costs for Good

The Nearshore Company

Here are four ways to reduce fuel exposure at the root.

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Procurement Software

How Predictive Scoring Strengthens Supply Chain Resilience

University of Michigan

Predictive reliability scoring represents a structural shift in how organizations interpret operational data.

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Risk/Compliance

War, Oil Shock, and the End of Predictable Supply Chains

By now, the details of the conflict involving Iran are well known. What matters for businesses is the economic fallout already moving through global trade networks.

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ChainSequence's Bill Mrzlak Details Why Humans Need AI and Vice Versa: Pros to Know Award

ChainSequence, Inc

Bill Mrzlak, president of ChainSequence, Inc., was named a recipient of this year's Pros to Know award, in the Leaders in Excellence category.

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Risk/Compliance

Securing Global Supply Chains From the Chip Up

Giving every device a secure, verifiable birth certificate can rebuild trust in the electronics supply chain from the bottom up, and create a safer, more resilient world in the process.

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Supply Chain Visibility

The Hidden Cost of “Good Enough” Route Planning

Descartes Systems Group

The cost of “good enough” planning rarely presents itself as a single line item. It shows up gradually whether in miles that could have been avoided, windows that could have been more reliably met, and capacity that was already there but not fully captured.

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What “End-to-End” Really Means in Supply Chain Transformation

ThreeSixty Supply Chain Group

The question is, what does being end-to-end actually mean in practice? For businesses investing tens of or hundreds of millions in supply chain projects, the answer matters enormously.

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4 Tips for Taking a More Human-Centric Approach to Technology Deployment

DHL Supply Chain

By prioritizing human needs alongside technical capabilities, companies can build supply chains that are not only more efficient, but also more resilient, inclusive and sustainable.

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Ocean Ports & Carriers

Building Inclusive Supply Chains: Philadelphia’s Approach to Equitable Trade

World Trade Centers Association

Infrastructure alone does not create opportunity. Opportunity is created when those assets are paired with intentional support systems that help businesses access them.

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Emerging Technologies

Driving Smarter Fleets with Machine Learning

Descartes Systems Group

Machine learning enables fleets to plan with greater accuracy, execute with greater agility, and improve with every mile traveled.

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Software Solutions

How RFID Can Provide Powerful Precision for Modern Supply Chains

RFID has emerged as a gamechanger for modern supply chains.

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Waste Reduction

How Smarter Waste Management Protocols Cut Costs

Waste management costs are often viewed as fixed, uncontrollable overhead, but they’re a lot more flexible and controllable than many finance teams realize.

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