DEI Update Veterans Bring Leadership and Logistics Skills BY CHRISTY DULA, CHIEF EXPERIENCE & DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY OFFICER, MHI ISTOCK.COM/JACOB WACKERHAUSEN Supply chain organizations that embrace diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) hiring initiatives often focus solely on race and gender. Yet, persons from a range of different talent pools remain underrepresented in warehousing and distribution. One such overlooked population? Military veterans. ...

The event is where the supply chain industry comes together to discover the latest equipment and tech, learn the latest trends and connect with key suppliers. When the premier manufacturing and supply chain trade event of 2025, ProMat, returns to Chicago on March 17, it will include over 1,100 exhibits from leading solution providers and a comprehensive Educational Conference of ...

WERC Matters WERC’s new Team Memberships offer enhanced value for organizations seeking educational and benchmarking resources for warehousing professionals. BY JOANNA LEON, DIRECTOR, WERC MEMBERSHIP & CHAPTERS AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, COLLEGE‑INDUSTRY COUNCIL FOR MATERIAL HANDLING EDUCATION (CICMHE) ISTOCK.COM/MONKEYBUSINESSIMAGES If you’re in warehousing and logistics, you know the importance of people, especially in today’s fast‑paced global supply chain. Helping individuals and ...

MHI’s ProMat, a premier manufacturing and supply chain exhibition, has been honored with a prestigious Gold 100 Grand Award by Trade Show Executive (TSE). At an awards ceremony in Santa Barbara, California, in September 2024, TSE recognized ProMat as the “Overall Show with the Greatest Ascent,” acknowledging the event’s remarkable growth and success. ProMat 2023 was a record‑setting event with ...

Higher Education The Importance of Volunteering for Student Day at ProMat 2025 BY JOANNA LEON, MANAGING DIRECTOR, COLLEGE‑INDUSTRY COUNCIL FOR MATERIAL HANDLING EDUCATION (CICMHE) Every year, Student Day offers the future leaders of the supply chain industry an opportunity to explore careers, see the latest technology and connect with industry professionals. It’s more than just a field trip—it’s an opportunity ...

The sights of Hurricane Helene’s flooding, debris and destruction are incredibly saddening, particularly when we consider the lives lost and those who are still missing or awaiting help. The road to recovery will be long and arduous, with an overwhelming amount of work ahead. The American Logistics Aid Network (ALAN) is actively responding to these needs as it has for ...

MHI and the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) are pleased to sponsor recent research by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP) aimed at addressing the urgent challenges of supply chain electrification. Titled, “The Supply Chain Risks of the Energy Transition: A Blueprint for US Action,” this program empowers industry leaders with tools to adapt to the changing ...

WERC is excited to announce the launch of its newly designed website at werc.org. The website features a fresh look, user-friendly navigation and informative content to help WERC members and other warehousing and DC professionals find the news, tools and resources they need to make professional connections and improve operational performance. “We are excited to introduce our revamped website to ...

The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) has released the fifth course in its Distribution Logistics Education Program. The Performance & Metrics course is designed for logistics professionals responsible for performance management and strategic decision making within a distribution facility. The Performance & Metrics course is available online, enabling learners to complete the course at their own pace. Highlights of ...

The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC), a division of MHI, has announced the launch of new team membership options for warehousing and distribution center professionals. WERC provides members with the tools they need to learn the latest trends and technologies, assess their operations, identify areas for improvement and run a more efficient warehouse and distribution center. Membership also offers ...