Mission
EPTDA’s mission is to advance distribution and strengthen members to be successful, profitable and competitive in a changing market environment.
The association takes great pride in its values which focus on being a premier community for qualified members through open dialogue and mutual respect; acting with integrity, honesty and fairness; and ensuring continuous growth and learning.
In 2008, EPTDA leaders established a new set of strategic goals designed to help this organisation to realise its vision to be the leading association for the industrial distribution channel in Europe, setting the highest commercial, environmental, social and ethical standards. These goals encompass networking, market & business intelligence, brand value, development of member companies and membership growth, each of which implies activities that need to be carried out to help achieve these goals:
Networking
- Provide networking opportunities in a neutral environment
- Prepare and hold a successful Annual Convention
- Further develop the All Committees’ Days
- Ensure strong representation at trade fairs and industry events
- Create other networking opportunities (e.g. Next Generation Forum)
Market & Business Intelligence
- Provide a platform to exchange business practices
- Collate and disseminate data on industry and market trends and benefit from the application of new technology
- Collate and disseminate data on financial and economic ratios of members
Brand Value
- Demonstrate to the marketplace the value of EPTDA members
- Increase overall awareness of EPTDA
- Promote EPTDA as a symbol of quality
Member Development
- Provide relevant executive training and education adapted to EPTDA members’ needs
- Give guidance on personnel recruitment and retention
- Set an established standard for key business processes and best practices
Membership Development
- Define and increase representation in the core product lines
- Promote geographical expansion
- Sustain and develop membership recruitment and retention