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MTC Offers Technology Guidelines For Rep Success
There are 78 MTC Agencies. Add your name to the list. New, Exclusive MTC Benefits now includes two technology consultants:
Other benefits include:
Four Ways MAFSI Technology Certification Benefits You:
How do I get started? Complete an Application for Candidacy form. Once received by the MAFSI office, the appropriate checklist level will be emailed to you. Why should I become certified? Do your manufacturers and customers understand the commitment your agency has made in time and money to become “hi-tech and high touch” in the foodservice industry? What if your representative agency was publicly recognized and promoted for your technology investments in hardware, software and training? MAFSI has created its Technology Certification Program to do just that. MAFSI recognizes that today's manufacturers and customers want reassurance their sales and marketing professionals hold a commitment to the technological skill set required to move the foodservice industry forward.
The program is designed to help you with your technology needs today and keep you on top of things for tomorrow by providing a roadmap specific to technological applications such as computer hardware, software applications and communication products. These standards enable businesses to simplify practices, reduce expenses, and compete more effectively in an increasingly complex and competitive world. In developing its Technology Certification Program, MAFSI stepped to the forefront of the industry to address the technology needs that not only affect your agency’s efficiency, but also your partnerships with your customers and manufacturers. MAFSI is the taking the lead, offering a broadly applicable and vendor neutral technology certification program for our members and the foodservice industry. The certification program was developed to make your technology investments pay off and help you move forward. You've made those investments to streamline your business, making it more efficient and effective; now it’s time to be recognized. Requirements for certification include: The technology certification program is open to all MAFSI agent members. There are four levels of certification: 101 Standard, 201 Intermediate, 301 Advanced, 401 Expert. Once you have successfully completed a level, an icon will appear after your name in the online membership directory designating your MAFSI technology level. How to Apply: To apply for certification you must complete an Application for Candidacy form and submit it to the MAFSI office. You will receive the appropriate checklist within 10 days of receipt of your application. Program Costs: All designation levels have a one-time application fee of $150 and an annual renewal fee of $95 per company. You will be billed for certification renewal on your dues form; however, will be able to move levels without additional fees. Moving Levels: (For MTC Agencies Only) Once you are MTC certified, you may move levels at any time. Please complete the appropriate form below:
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"For me, working with MTC let me see what different rep agencies were doing to handle the challenge of effectively using technology in the day to day operations of their businesses. The different levels gave me some targets in advancing our own business to make better use of technology so we could service our customer base better, faster, and at a lower cost."
- David Wyllie,Wyllie Marketing
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Technology, when used appropriately, equals productivity. To help make our MAFSI members more productive, we have developed MAFSI Technology Certification as a guide to available technology and its application within a manufacturer’s rep business, from the simple to complex.
