Thursday, August 22nd
8 a.m PST| 11 a.m EST
Our special guest this week, Jaime Bustamante, Director of Trading Assistance, will Present on:
Produce Resolution: Insights From The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation, an ADR tool for the produce industry
Learn about the dispute resolution model is designed to reduce risk and facilitate trade between members.
The Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC), a non-profit, membership-based organization serving the produce trade. DRC provides harmonized standards, procedures and services to our members to help them avoid commercial disputes. When differences of opinion occur, we provide consultation, mediation and arbitration services to resolve the issue in a timely and cost-effective manner.
We strive to counsel and educate our members about best practices so they may avoid disputes altogether.
When you’re thinking about where to donate, please consider supporting the Ottawa Food Bank
Our presenter:
Jaime grew up in the agricultural community of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. After completing his bachelor’s degree in foreign Trade at the University of Valle de Mexico in Mexico City, Jaime started working with the DRC in 2002 and its currently the Director of Trading Assistance. He joined the DRC as a Trading Assistance specialist in the DRC Mexico office and played an integral role in getting the DRC Mexico Office up and running.
In 2005 the DRC consolidated its offices and Jaime moved to Ottawa, Ontario to join the DRC in its Ottawa offices. In his current position as Director of Trading Assistance, Jaime oversees all trading assistance services including helping members identify potential customers, private and confidential consultations, the informal mediation process, the arbitration process, and education and training for members. He is also involved in different DRC projects. He has assisted DRC members resolve thousands of produce and transportation disputes in his role with the DRC Trading Assistance Team.
Offered by Will Work For Food and moderated by Jeff Kichaven (www.JeffKichaven.com ) and Jean Lawler (www.LawlerADR.com)
This worldwide conversation will be like nothing else. Join in! Share, learn, have fun, and raise money for food banks.