WERC Announces New Distribution Logistics Fundamentals Course

werc logoThe Warehousing Education & Research Council (WERC) announces the availability of a new warehousing e-learning course, called Distribution Logistics Fundamentals.

The Distribution Logistics Fundamentals course will introduce different types of facilities, functions and roles within the warehouse or distribution center, future trends and the role of warehousing within the greater supply chain.

Topics covered include:

  • Introduction to material handling and distribution logistics and warehousing operations
  • Inventory management and fulfillment best practices
  • Benefits and types of warehouse management systems
  • Warehouse layout and design
  • Key roles within a warehouse/distribution center
  • Leading industry trends impacting warehouses/distribution centers

Once the participant has completed this course, they will be issued a certificate and digital badge to display on their LinkedIn profiles and email signature. This course is the first in a series of six learning modules leading to a WERC certificate for warehousing education.

Visit WERC.org to learn more about and sign up for the WERC Distribution Logistics Fundamentals course or contact Rebecca Woods at [email protected].