FEDA NEWS & VIEWS THE COVER FEATURES
TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATIONS
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Optimizing for Uncertainty
The beginning of 2025 has brought with it a lot of changes to how foodservice equipment and supplies companies think about their businesses. Tariff increases and freight code changes are prompting companies to review their supply chains, while the work to improve operations and sell more effectively is always ongoing. This issue looks at how some of those challenges are creating opportunities for growth, while also highlighting several innovative equipment products shaping today’s commercial kitchens.
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Collaboration Can Transform Tariff Challenges Into Supply
Chain Optimization By focusing on supply chain optimization and investing in strategic partnerships, foodservice equipment and supplies dealers can reduce the potential impacts of higher tariffs.
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Checking Out T e NAFEM Show
Preparing for 2025
Freight Class Changes Examining how dealers can mitigate cost increases and disruption as new classifi cations put increased emphasis on equipment density.
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New Tech Options Energize a Future Vision for Industry Data
The FEDA Data Portal’s new phase of growth sets the stage for technology transformation among foodservice equipment and supplies distributors and manufacturers.
Chairman’s Message By Marc Tell
I06ndustry Insights By Steve Maahs
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Vision Forward By Tracy Mulqueen
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Chief Operator Changes in the Industry
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Recent Promotions, Hires and Retirements at FEDA Member Companies
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Manufacturer Showcase
Discover the latest solutions from FEDA manufacturer members that are enhancing effi ciency, design and performance.
How Financing Drives Stronger High-End
Equipment Sales By talking fi nancing early, salespeople can help customers move past the perceived affordability gap.
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new feda members
52 New FEDA Members Spring 2025 3 Uncovering Industry
Standards Results from last year’s FEDA Financial Benchmarking Report.
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