The conference provides a wealth of educational sessions that address the current concerns of WERC members, such as ongoing workforce challenges and escalating costs. The sessions are organized into the following tracks: People, Processes, and Systems & Data. Presented in such formats as keynote, thought leader sessions, and peer-2-peer discussion sessions, these sessions offer real world examples of how to address workforce issues and improve operations.
• Warehouse 911: How to Save a Failing Operation: Led by Adri McCaskill of iPlan Global, this session instructs you how to triage your operation and restore its vitals
• Explore Emerging Digital Technologies: Kristi Montgomery of Kenco Logistics Services moderates a panel offering insight into when you should invest in new technologies
• Ways to Better Support Workforce Mental Health: Chris Drudy of L’Oreal leads a discussion on how you can better support your workforce instead of losing them to competitors
“We’re thrilled to be joining together again as a warehousing community to lift and educate the industry,” says Michael Mikitka, EVP for MHI Knowledge Center and WERC. “The WERC Conference has historically been a place for individuals to gather together to exchange information to solve top of mind issues that face warehousing professionals, as well as an excellent venue to network and make connections in our industry.”
There is no better place to meet and reconnect with friends, colleagues, and peers. You won’t want to miss the camaraderie and shared, face-to-face interactions that make the conference such a powerful experience.
We are also extending to companies the opportunity to sponsor the WERC Conference. Sponsors can spotlight their brand by hosting an educational session and kiosk in the general session room. To learn more about becoming a sponsor, view the sponsorship options and download the prospectus.
About WERC
WERC, a division of MHI, is the only professional organization focused on warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment and its role in the supply chain. Through membership in WERC, seasoned professionals and those new to the industry master best practices and establish valuable relationships. Learn more about WERC at werc.org.
About MHI
MHI is an international trade association that has represented the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry since 1945. MHI’s over 900 members include material handling and logistics equipment and systems manufacturers, integrators, consultants, publishers and third-party logistics providers. MHI offers education, networking and solution sourcing for their members, the members’ customers and the industry as a whole through programming and events. The association sponsors the ProMat and MODEX expos to showcase the products and services of its member companies and to educate manufacturing and supply chain professionals. The Warehouse Education Research Council (WERC) is a division of MHI and provides education and research to the warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment community.
