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Active membership in IARW also includes membership in the World Food Logistics Organization (WFLO), dedicated to the proper handling and storage of perishable commodities. Following are some of the highlights of IARW-WFLO membership.

Networking & Education Opportunities

IARW-WFLO Annual Convention & Expo
This annual association event features timely educational programs and industry exhibits focused specifically on products and professional services of interest to warehouse members. With an average registration of over 600, this is the place to meet with industry decision makers.

WFLO Institute
With its faculty of experts, the WFLO Institute is considered one of the best training programs in the cold storage industry. Divided into nine tracks—Facilities Management, Finance and Productivity, Food Science/Food Safety, Human Resources, Supply Chain and Logistics, Risk Management, and Warehouse Technology, Leadership Development, and Sales and Marketing—the Institute curriculum provides an overview of key aspects of the PRW business and offers invaluable opportunities for networking and shared problem solving.

Global Cold Chain Alliance Assembly of Committees
Annually IARW-WFLO conducts a series of knowledge forums and committee meetings with GCCA Core Partner the International Refrigerated Transportation Association and the International Association for Cold Storage Construction. In total, ten committees meet to discuss current issues in warehouse operations, administration, construction trends, research, transportation and more.

European Cold Chain Logistics Education Program
Each year, this program provides a forum for members to learn about and discuss issues of particular relevance to the European marketplace.


North American Chapters
IARW has six chapters located throughout North America with their own regionally elected officers. Meetings of these groups offer geographically convenient and economically feasible educational opportunities for employees at all plant levels.

Webinars
IARW offers online seminars where members learn about the latest technologies available to grow their business and increase efficiency. Webinars are offered on a monthly basis providing our members with a quick one-hour information exchange.

Marketing

Global Cold Chain Directory
As an IARW warehouse member, each facility will have a listing in the annual Global Cold Chain Directory. Published in conjunction with the other GCCA Core Partners, the Directory includes over 500 pages of cold chain providers and is the sourcebook for over 3,000 cold chain professionals and customers searching for cold chain solutions. A searchable, electronic format is also available online at www.iarw.org/directory.

IARW and WFLO Logos
All IARW-WFLO members may use the associations’ logos on their website(s), stationery, advertising or other printed materials. These logos represent a “seal of quality,” which is widely recognized by cold chain industry professionals. All members also receive a set of IARW-WFLO membership plaques to display onsite.

Industry Advertising
Over the years, IARW has worked to develop professional relationships with the food industry trade press. Through these relationships, the association works to promote the public refrigerated warehousing (PRW) industry and the competence of its members throughout the year via a series of full page advertisements and articles.

Technical Resources

Inquiry Service
Questions dealing with any aspect of the refrigerated warehousing business—law to food science—may be sent directly to headquarters where staff coordinates with industry experts and scientists (see Scientific Advisory Council below), or references the association’s library, to provide answers, typically within a 24-hour window.

Scientific Advisory Council (SAC)
The “SAC” is comprised of fifteen leading scientists, each a specialist in food technology, supply chain logistics, or agricultural economics. This panel stands ready to answer member inquires, as well as to provide information on research trends and developments. SAC members also advise on research projects of interest to IARW-WFLO members.

Manuals
Each member facility receives a full complement of IARW-WFLO manuals, including:

  • Guide to Effective Warehouse Operations

  • Warehouse Administration Manual

  • Commodity Storage Manual

  • Crisis Management Manual

  • Maintenance & Modernization Manual

Member Communications

COLD FACTS Magazine
The bimonthly COLD FACTS magazine is a direct link to 3,500 of the top decision-makers in the international cold chain, which include members of the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses, the World Food Logistics Organization, the International Refrigerated Transportation Association, and the International Association for Cold Storage Construction. Cold Facts reports on all association programs and activities, the latest cold chain trends and advancements, and provides in-depth market intelligence studies.

Cold Connection eNewsletter
Every Wednesday, Cold Connection e-newsletter reaches IARW-WFLO members with timely industry and association news.

International Outreach

Cold Chain Development

Through a growing number of government-funded projects, WFLO actively contributes to increasing awareness of cold chain issues. With assessments, training, design and feasibility studies, the organization works to ensure the growth of a strong industry, which means higher quality and volume of product and a greater number of business opportunities.

Consultancy Opportunities
With a growing number of development projects to implement, WFLO regularly seeks short-term technical assistance from member companies. Participating members gain invaluable insight into the state of the cold chain in developing countries, as well as the opportunity to make industry contacts in nations with growing economies.
 

Productivity and Benchmarking Survey Report
This biannual survey and correlating report, available free-of-charge to participating members, present a complete picture of practices in North American public refrigerated warehouses, providing important benchmarks in the areas of finance, operations and employee wages.

Government Affairs

Monitoring

The IARW staff and the IARW Government Affairs Committee monitor both Congressional and regulatory activity, as well as selected state and local jurisdictions. Through contacts on Capitol Hill and at federal agencies, IARW keeps members abreast of issues including regulatory compliance, food safety, energy, tax, small business matters, security requirements, and other topics which impact the cold storage industry. Get members only access to government affairs resources targeted to help your business understand and adapt to government policy changes, including access to the IARW Government Affairs website, Government Affairs webinars and articles in IARW publications.

Advocacy
As the only trade association devoted to the cold storage industry, IARW understands your needs, conveys your message to government decision makers, and gives you a voice in Washington. IARW engages Congress and the Administration on your behalf and gives members the tools they need to proactively influence public policy impacting our industry. IARW also actively participates in coalitions in Washington and works closely with allied organizations to promote policies beneficial to the cold storage industry. IARW staff is on call to respond to questions and help members through the regulatory maze, working to ensure that the cold storage industry is not subjected to onerous and unreasonable requirements.

Partner Programs*

Insurance (The Lockton Companies)
Members receive exclusive eligibility for warehouseman’s legal liability, property and casualty insurance. These policies are specifically designed by and for PRWs offering a superior program at a competitive price. Over 60% of the membership participates.

Energy (Icetec)
Depending on their location, IARW members are entitled to participate in a revolutionary new program which gives cold storage companies an opportunity to save tens of thousands of dollars by taking advantage of the deregulated energy market. In some cases, these savings can be further augmented by selling back unused energy to local utilities or independent system operators.

IARW Crisis Management Training
At a reduced rate for IARW-WFLO member companies, Steve Bassett, the official presenter of IARW Crisis Management Training, teaches PRW management how to develop and implement an effective crisis management plan and how to deal with the many types of crises which can impact cold storage warehouses.

Safety/Compliance (Safetrax)
Members committed to achieving compliance and avoiding costly fines are eligible for Safetrax’s powerful tray of safety and compliance programs. From the Safetrax Online software (which centralized all compliance data into a single, intuitive, electronic program) to Safetrax’s consultation services, this partnership brings powerful resources to members to save them money and ensure peace of mind.

*IARW partner programs are offered to members at discounted rates by the partnering entity.

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