2021-05-18 Ag Retail Meet Up

Owned by Brent Kemp
Last updated: 2021-05-18
3 min read

 Participants

PresentNameCompany

Daren CoppockARA

Kristi BlockAgGateway

Josh WallAgGateway

Uriah PaddockCeres Solutions 

Randy FryCeres Solutions

Jessie RexroatThe Equity

Natasha LillyThe Equity

Jordan KuhnsGROWMARK

Greg FishGROWMARK

Julie BenickWinfieldUnited

Scott NiemanLand O'Lakes

Tracy AlphsWinfieldUnited

Scott MeredithACS

Ann Vande LuneKey Cooperative

Jeff GriffethCo-Alliance

Darlene GibsonBASF

Greg BaldwinEFC Systems

Michael BallSimplot Grower Solutions

Ed NimtzCorteva

Colt SilversKahler Automation

Tory BjorklundLevridge

Mark MohrKahler Automation

Nathan

Brent KempAgGateway

Terms:

MSA = Moved, Seconded & Approved

 Meeting Information

 Date
2021-05-18
 Time

1:30 pm Chicago

 Web
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/421235453
 Phone

+1 (571) 317-3116

 Access Code
421-235-453

Purpose of meeting: The Ag Retail Meet Up will inform members on the state of current work; identify industry pinch points that can benefit from process improvement, standards implementation, or both; and offer an opportunity for idea generation and collaboration.

Participants will benefit through increased understanding of industry capability and readiness to act; opportunity to offer input and provide direction on active and anticipated collaborative efforts.

Documents:

AgGateway Antitrust Guidelines

 Agenda/Minute


Topic (Leader)

Desired Outcome
Sub-topics, supporting documentation, additional resources

Meeting Minutes

1

Welcome, Antitrust and Introduction () 5 min.

Welcome the group - review Antitrust statement for 2021
In all of AgGateway's operations and activities, it must avoid discussions or conduct that might violate applicable antitrust laws, or even appear to do so. To that end, AgGateway has established Antitrust Guidelines, which it has provided to each participant in this meeting. While it is your ultimate responsibility to ensure that your actions comply with applicable antitrust laws, your participation in this meeting is affirmation that you will abide by AgGateway's guidelines.		Antitrust statement shared. 
2Minutes Taker () 1 min.A meeting taker has been selected.Brent Kemp will take notes.
3Quick Connect 2021 PlanningThe group has identified a high level plan for implementing a partner connectivity session at the 2021 annual meeting, and next steps are identified as needed
  • Format and timing
  • Invitations and desired audience
  • Collateral
  • Pre-work requested

Quick Connect - 

  • Challenge - coordinating meetings with software provider at the table
  • Facility - 
    • What does the breakout room list look like? Could we set aside a certain number for these? Is a larger space with "cabanas" an option?
    • Keep in mind the fertilizer meetings are as much about contracting product as arranging the integration
  • Timing could be a challenge when a single provider is working with multiple clients
  • Timing - cross a couple of days and coordinate in order to have conversations in common
    • Cadence: 30 minute/45 minute schedule with 10/15 minute change time
  • Invitations - 
    • Consider alternate session reservations:
      • Manufacturer, allied provider/software provider
      • NE Fertilizer sessions could be a model for us to look at - off-meeting schedule?
    • Schedule organization involvement early and formally
    • Session agenda - education and action in the morning; networking and partner meetings after lunch
    • Facilitated introduction of connectivity to new and prospective members
    • Look at the session as a recruiting opportunity; position communication and engagement accordingly
    • Highlight Invited Trading Partner registration option
  • Collateral - update documentation would be beneficial
    • Please update Member Services, Kristi Block, Brent Kemp with any new connections
    • Hard copy of the quick connect guide is a value - keep it
    • Electronic updates for abbreviations document is in order
  • Any helpful stuff someone should come with? 
    • Expectation setting - timing of implementation, partner meeting kick off
    • Pre-session briefing on acronyms, terms
    • Pre-sessions on integration options with other services (AGIIS, etc)
4

Ideation Follow-Up:

  • Retail to FMIS Connectivity
  • Distributor to Retail Connectivity
  • AgCelerate
The group has opportunity to review recent resources and identify any for implementation
  • Working Group 08 implementer update
  • CN Meet Up Update
  • Product Catalog Update
  • Other ...

Updates provided for existing working groups and activities

No questions or discussion

5Ag Retail EnergyGroup will share the status and anticipated work coming out of WG10 and solicit feedback.
Provided an update on the Energy working group's activities and plans. Randy Fry asked for additional retail support and input into a revised value calculator. He will send copies to other retailers for input. He and Jeff Griffeth both requested additional retail and supplier support.
6

Other items () 

Discuss any additional items that came up during meeting that need to be addressed in another meet-up

No additional items identified.


7Next Meeting ()Is there a need for another Meet-Up

Scheduled for    at 1:30 pm Chicago time? Anyone attending Tech Hub Live in Des Moines this week? Reschedule to  to avoid the conflict.

8Adjournment ()AdjournMeeting adjourned at 2:33 pm Chicago time

Tasks/Action Items

WhoWhen AssignedWhatDeadline Status
All Parties requested to provide any updates on connectivity to Member Services, Kristi Block or Brent 
All Parties requested to provide contact names and organizations for retailers, others desired to attend the annual meeting and quick connect