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MHI News The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) released its 2025 DC Measures Report today at the WERC Annual Conference in New Orleans. This year’s report stresses the importance of vigilance and vision in the warehousing and distribution industry, stating, “Vision and vigilance matter, as the market can quickly change and leave the firm behind.” Benchmarking Insights from Across ...

MHI News The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) is proud to announce that its e‑learning course, Distribution Logistics Fundamentals, is now available in Spanish. This new offering opens doors for Spanish‑speaking logistics professionals to grow their skills, boost their careers and thrive in the dynamic world of warehousing and distribution. Whether learners are new to the industry or looking ...

WERC Matters Filling a new role, Capellán leads MHI’s workforce initiatives. BY MICHAEL MIKITKA, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF MHI’S KNOWLEDGE VALUE CENTER AND WERC As the material handling and supply chain industry continues to evolve rapidly, the pressure to build a skilled, diverse workforce has never been greater. Enter Pahola Capellán, MHI’s new Workforce Development Manager. She’s filling a new ...

The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC), a division of MHI, invites logistics professionals to register for the WERC Annual Conference on June 8‑11, 2025, at the New Orleans Sheraton Hotel. This event provides industry leaders with practical insights to enhance operational efficiencies and maintain a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving warehousing, distribution and fulfillment landscape. By providing keynote ...

With the theme “Leading with Vision,” WERC’s marquee event showcases guidance to help boost efficiency today and gain a clear vision for future success. BY KRISTI MONTGOMERY, VICE PRESIDENT OF INNOVATION AND RESEARCH, KENCO GROUP, AND WERC 2025 ANNUAL CONFERENCE CHAIR   Annually, the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC), a division of MHI, presents the only event dedicated to ...

The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC), a division of MHI, has launched registration for its WERC Annual Conference. This in-person event is scheduled to take place June 8‑11, 2025 in New Orleans. As the only conference dedicated to warehousing and distribution center operations, WERC 2025 provides opportunities to elevate efficiency and gain a clear vision of what it takes ...

The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) is proud to introduce the release of the Labor Management & Leadership course, the sixth and final installment in its Distribution Logistics Education Program. This course is designed to help logistics professionals build and maintain a strong, adaptable workforce to meet the demands of modern distribution and fulfillment operations. Offered in an online ...

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 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 ...