Industry Associations

The world of logistics is a constantly evolving field. In order to stay on top of industry trends and issues, Weber Distribution supports and plays a leading role in a number of leading industry organizations, including:

American Chemistry Council (ACC)
www.americanchemistry.com
(Formerly Chemical Manufacturers Association). Top trade association representing North American chemical manufacturers. Serves as the focal point for the chemical industry's collective action on legislative, regulatory and legal matters at the international, national and state levels.

American Hardware Manufacturers Association (AHMA)
www.ahma.org
Founded in 1991, AHMA is the leading industry association.

American Institute of Baking (AIB)
www.aibonline.org
(Formerly the American Institute of Baking). A not-for-profit organization that serves many segments of the food processing, distribution, foodservice, and retail industries worldwide, including: Audit Services, Food Safety Education, Baking Education, and research and Technical Services.

ASI Food Consultants (ASI)
www.asifood.com
Provides food safety solutions through education and expertise.

American Trucking Association
www.truckline.com
Leading national image and advocacy organization for the US trucking industry.

Association of Food Industries, Inc.
www.afi.mytradeassociation.org
Trade association serving the food import trade. AFI is committed to developing programs that facilitate the business of its member companies, encourage free and fair trade and foster compliance with United States laws and regulations for the food industry.

Associated Warehouses, Inc. (AWI) www.awilogistics.com A global network of third party logistics services companies providing distribution and logistics services.

California Trucking Association (CTA)
www.caltrux.org
Organization representing the California trucking industry. Provides updates on industry issues, political, and safety news.

City of Santa Fe Springs
Business Emergency Preparedness Nework(BEPN)
www.santafesprings.org
Relies on the efforts of business volunteers and is designed to prepare businesses for emergency situations. Coordinated by a volunteer committee of business people in conjunction with the Santa Fe Springs Chamber of Commerce and the City of Santa Fe Springs, California.

Council of Chemical Logistics Providers (CCLP)
www.iwla.com
Establishes best practices for chemical logistics providers and works with regulatory and legislative entities of government on behalf of the chemical logistics industry.

Council of Supply Chain Management Providers (CSCMP) www.cscmp.org (Formerly Council of Logistics Management). Founded in 1963, the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) is the preeminent association for individuals involved in supply chain management. CSCMP provides educational, career development, and networking opportunities to its over 10,000 members and to the entire profession. The association hosts one of the most valuable Annual Conferences in the field of logistics.

Dangerous Goods Advisory Council (DGAC)
www.dgac.org
DGAC promotes improvement of the safe transportation of hazardous materials/dangerous goods globally by providing education, assistance and information to the private and public sectors, through our unique status with regulatory bodies, and the diversity and technical strengths of our membership.

Distribution Management Association of Southern California (DMA) www.dmasocal.org A non-profit trade organization for logistics and supply chain leaders devoted to the advancement of distribution, warehousing, and transportation.

Food Marketing Institute
www.fmi.org
The leading trade association representing food retail and wholesale industries.

Food Shippers of America (FSA)
foodshippersofamerica.org
Provides a forum for shippers, carriers, and the full range of supply chain professionals to improve grocery industry supply chain efficiency, with emphasis on quality transportation service.

Food Shippers Association of North America (FSNA)
fsana.org
Enables export and import companies to maintain their competitiveness in the global marketplace.

Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA)
www.gmabrands.com
Advances the interests of the food, beverage and consumer products industry on key issues that affect the ability of brand manufacturers to market their products profitably and deliver superior value to the consumer.

Harbor Transportation Club (HTC)
www.htc.org
Not-for-profit organization whose mission is to develop cooperation, understanding and coordination among the shippers, carriers and the various trade and transportation organizations in the Long Beach/Los Angeles Harbor area.

International Association of Refrigerated Warehouse (IARW)
www.iarw.org
The International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) came into existence in 1891 when a number of conventional warehousemen took on the demands of storing perishable food and soon realized the increased challenge and complexity of operating temperature controlled storage facilities. It is the premier organization for the public refrigerated warehousing industry.

International Warehouse & Logistics Association (IWLA) www.iwla.com A trade association of warehouse logistics providers that helps members run high-quality, profitable businesses. Focuses on the warehouse logistics business, providing ideas and information that make it easier for member companies to succeed.

Infraguard
www.infragard.net
Improves and extends information sharing between private industry and the government, particularly the FBI, when it comes to critical national security issues.

Intermodal Association of North America (IANA)
www.intermodal.org
North America's leading industry trade association representing the combined interests of the intermodal freight industry.

International Housewares Association (IHA) www.housewares.org The International Housewares Association is a full-service trade association dedicated to promoting the sales and marketing of housewares since 1938.

The International Society of Logistics
www.sole.org
A non-profit international professional society composed of individuals organized to enhance the art and science of logistics technology, education and management.

Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA)
www.jpma.org
Association dedicate to promoting and informing consumers, the industry, and members about the save safe use of juvenile products.

Los Angeles Transportation Club (LATC)
www.latc.la
Dedicated to providing transportation professionals, shippers and suppliers a forum to foster relationships, share ideas and solutions, as well as promote the contributions that the industry offers to global commerce.

Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA)
www.mhia.org
The leading non-profit trade association representing the material handling and logistics industry.

National Safety Council (NSC)
www.nsc.org
International public service organization dedicated to protecting life and promoting health.

National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD) www.nacd.com International association of chemical distributor companies that purchase and take title of chemical products from manufacturers.

National Confectioners' Logistics Council (NCLC) www.nclcworld.com Composed of the logistics professionals responsible for getting the confectionery products from the end of the production line (or place of import) to the retailer.

National Industrial Transportation League (NITL) www.nitl.org The oldest and largest organization in the United States representing the transportation policy interests of shippers, those companies that place freight of all kinds onto any mode of transportation.

National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA)
www.nkba.com
The Kitchen and Bath Industry

Network Distribution Solutions (NDS) www.networkdistributionsolutions.com A group of regional pool distribution carriers that created an asset-based, single source for the distribution of dry and temperature-controlled products.

Private Label Manufacturers Association (PLMA)
www.plma.com
The international trade association of manufacturers and suppliers of store brand food and product

Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)
www.retail-leaders.org
The trade association of the largest and fastest growing companies in the retail industry.

Snack Food Association (SFA)
www.sfa.org
International trade association of the snack food industry representing snack manufacturers and suppliers.

Supply Expo
www.supplyexpo.com
The trade association for the health and nutrition industry, including organic foods and natural products

Transportation Marketing Communications Association
www.tcmatoday.org
The only association serving transportation marketing, sales, and communications pros in all modes and market segments of the North American transportation industry.

Vendor Compliance Federation (VCF) www.vcfww.com Retail supply chain organization. VCF is where vendors and retailers come together to increase supply chain efficiencies, integrate processes and eliminate disconnects to prevent profit loss.

Warehouse Education and Research Council (WERC) www.werc.org Distribution experts come together to share practical knowledge and professional expertise with the aim of improving individual and industry performance.

Waterfront Coalition
www.portmod.org
The Waterfront Coalition is a group of concerned business interests representing shippers, transportation providers, and others in the transportation supply chain committed to educate policy makers and the public about the economic importance of U.S. ports and foreign trade, and to promote the most efficient and technologically advanced ports for the twenty-first century.

World Food Logistics Organization
www.wflo.org
Founded in 1943, a non-profit education and research foundation organized by members of the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW) to promote the proper handling and storage of temperature-controlled product.