{"id":3564,"date":"2021-06-24T09:57:40","date_gmt":"2021-06-24T14:57:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mhisolutionsmag.com\/?p=3564"},"modified":"2021-09-13T11:45:53","modified_gmt":"2021-09-13T16:45:53","slug":"werc-matters-wercs-facility-assessment-certification-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mhisolutionsmag.com\/index.php\/2021\/06\/24\/werc-matters-wercs-facility-assessment-certification-program\/","title":{"rendered":"WERC Matters: WERC\u2019s Facility Assessment &#038; Certification Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mhisolutionsmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/WERC_600x400p.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mhisolutionsmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/WERC_600x400p.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.mhisolutionsmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/WERC_600x400p-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this Q&amp;A, leaders from Blount International, Cambro Manufacturing and Hopewell Logistics discuss the value of their first\u2014and second\u2014WERC Facility Certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>By Michael Mikitka<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more than a decade, the Warehouse Education and Research Council (WERC) has offered the Facility Assessment &amp; Certification Program\u2014an independent, unbiased evaluation of an operation\u2019s warehousing practices as compared to industry standards. More than 80 facilities worldwide have completed the process, which includes an in-person, two-day inspection and results review with an industry experienced auditor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On site, the assessor closely examines eight functional areas of warehouse operations, scoring each on a five-point scale. Scores are benchmarked against the WERC Warehousing &amp; Fulfillment Process Benchmark &amp; Best Practices Guide; facilities that meet or exceed the industry standard are awarded the WERC Facility Certification. The value of this process to warehouse operators, shippers and third-party logistics (3PL) service providers is two-fold:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The application of the results to continuous improvement initiatives, and<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; To gain credibility from executive level management, and among potential partners and customers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the unbiased performance analysis, the assessment report includes a list of observations, or areas where potential changes might yield greater efficiencies. Many operations appreciate the opportunity to not only know where they stand within the field, but also to have a knowledgeable outsider offer a fresh perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For some companies, one review is not enough. Driven by a desire to continuously improve, some operations choose to recertify. Leaders from three organizations who completed a second assessment and recertification process\u2014conducted by Steve Murray, WERC\u2019s lead auditor and senior research associate\u2014shared their experiences here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Steve Snyder, North American Distribution Manager at Blount International,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Shawn Steockliene, Warehouse Operations Manager at Cambro Manufacturing<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Larry Hargreaves, Vice President, Dedicated Operations and Sean Hammond, Director of Operations at Hopewell Logistics<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhisolutions-digital.com\/mhiq\/0321_volume_9__issue_3\/MobilePagedReplica.action?pm=2&amp;folio=84#pg84\">Read More&#8230;<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this Q&amp;A, leaders from Blount International, Cambro Manufacturing and Hopewell Logistics discuss the value of their first\u2014and second\u2014WERC Facility Certification. 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