svu program overview 2009
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Associate Training and DevelopmentAssociate Training and Development
Educating Professionals withLifelong Learning Opportunities
Educating Professionals withLifelong Learning Opportunities
October 31, 2008
Our VisionOur Vision
To build and sustain a world-class corporate educational institution to support
SUPERVALU, its Partners and the Retail / Wholesale industry.
Our Mission and ScopeOur Mission and Scope
SUPERVALU University is a Research, Consulting, Planning, Facilitation, Training, Education and Development organization…
Specializing in providing Retail and Supply Chain professionals with the knowledge
and skills they need to grow and prosper.
Annually, SVU provides Education and Development Services to more than 200 Retailers including:
Cub FoodsIGACobornsChiefsBoyersGeyers
Lunds/Byerly’sCounty MarketMackenthun’sTrig’sJohanneson’sHornbachers
Dorothy LaneAEON - JapanHitchcock’sKirk’s - CaymanHighland MarketsZagara’s
Our Customer BaseOur Customer Base
Annually, SVU provides Education and Development Services to more than 100 Trading Partners including:
SmuckersKraftCampbellsP & GKempsMalt-O-Meal
AcostaAdvantageNestle USAMcCormickHormelJenny-O Turkey
SC JohnsonUnileverMead JohnsonKimberly ClarkDel MonteGeneral Mills
Our Customer BaseOur Customer Base
Research, Course Development, Education and Development is all we do…
No other retail / wholesale organization provides the Education and Development Services offered by SVU.
Why Choose SUPERVALU University…Why Choose SUPERVALU University…
1. Research and Course Development
2. Strategic Associate Development…Connecting Employees with Business
Goals Organizational Survey Management and HR Tools
3. Blended Learning Solutions Instructor-Led Courses Webinar-Based Courses eLearning: On-Line Courses
Our Services: An OverviewOur Services: An Overview
SVU researches hundreds of academic and professional sources in developing and course-work and projects including:
Consumer Trends Competitor and Product Trends Consumer Centric Merchandising Branding and Marketing Category Management and Merchandising Leadership and Associate Development
Research and DevelopmentResearch and Development
Strategic Associate DevelopmentStrategic Associate Development
Retailers often seek T & D assistance in these areas:
Operational EfficienciesHow to reduce expenses and increase sales
Retail OperationsHow to target merchandising and marketing techniques
Management and LeadershipHow to lead a diverse workforce
Individual Associate PerformanceHow to attract, retain and motivate a strong team
Industry KnowledgeHow to keep pace with the ever-changing market
Organizational SurveyOrganizational Survey
A 360o look at the Organization…
…From the Inside Out
Survey Rationale: To assist Organizations in better understanding themselves and their Associates.
• Target areas of concern• Check pulse of organization• Identify strengths • Determine opportunities for improvement
Blended Learning SolutionsBlended Learning Solutions
SVU provides state-of-the-art Blended Learning Solutions aimed at delivering the most effective education to the targeted student base:
Instructor-Led Classroom Instructor-Led Workshop Webinar-based Virtual Classroom Internet-based eLearning Individual Training and Development
Instructor-Led Classroom TrainingInstructor-Led Classroom Training
SUPERVALU University offers more than 75 different Instructor-Led Courses…
Individual Development Management Development Business Strategies Merchandising / Marketing Trends and Innovation Customer Service SUPERVALU Programs
Webinar TrainingWebinar Training
SUPERVALU University is continuing to expand our Webinar-Based Learning
program to meet the needs of the fast-paced business environment…
SVHarbor Training Compliance Training Policy and Procedure Training
Learning Launch: eLearningLearning Launch: eLearning
SUPERVALU University offers more than 282 Internet-Based elearning Courses…
Business Fundamentals Leadership PC and Technical Safety and Health Skills Supermarket-Specific Skills
SVU WebsiteSVU Website
SUPERVALU University has developed an interactive Website aimed at providing better access to all
current and potential customers… Course Schedule Learning Launch details Enrollment and Certification Student Course Tracking
supervaluuniversity.com
For more information regarding SVU Programs and Services please contact:
SVU ContactsSVU Contacts
Christine WalshDirector: Independent Marketing and
Education952-294-7880
Tom SchaeferManager SUPERVALU University
THANK YOUSupporting Your Educational NeedsSupporting Your Educational Needs