Discounted Grocery Code Training Day
Being trained in GSCOP is an essential for any commercial negotiations with retailers. The NFU are offering discounted Grocery Code Training for NFU members. A one-day training course on the code itself and the role of the Grocery Code Adjudicator.
The course is on 8th June 2017 at NFU HQ, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
Proposed objectives;
- To understand what the GSCOP is, why it was set up, and its key elements
- To know how the GSCOP affects you and your job role
- To instil confidence on how to use the GSCOP/the GCA, including in trade negotiation situations
- To understand how trade associations can help
- To have the knowledge to better safeguard your business from unfair dealing
Proposed agenda;
• Introduction and objectives
• The context - Porter’s Five Forces of Competition
• GSCOP overview
• GSCOP Order and Schedules
• The GCA role - investigations and dispute resolution
• Supplier good practice and trade negotiations
• The role of trade associations
• Case studies / role plays
• Q & A
• Next steps
• Course evaluation
Please email; FoodChainFocus@nfu.org.uk to register your attendance.
Cost to NFU members will be £110 per person which is a 70% discounted rate for NFU Members only. Cost of course will need to be paid up front.
This is an all-day course, running from 9am to 5pm. Tea, coffee and lunch will be provided on the day.