{"id":7625,"date":"2024-12-18T14:01:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T20:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mhisolutionsmag.com\/?p=7625"},"modified":"2024-12-18T14:48:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T20:48:01","slug":"werc-unveils-three-new-team-membership-levels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mhisolutionsmag.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/18\/werc-unveils-three-new-team-membership-levels\/","title":{"rendered":"WERC Unveils Three New Team Membership Levels"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"htmlBody article_div\">\n<div class=\"roofHeader\"><strong>WERC Matters<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h4 class=\"roofHeader\">WERC\u2019s new Team Memberships offer enhanced value for organizations seeking educational and benchmarking resources for warehousing professionals.<\/h4>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"byline\">BY <span class=\"author-name\">JOANNA LEON<\/span>, DIRECTOR, WERC MEMBERSHIP &amp; CHAPTERS AND MANAGING DIRECTOR, COLLEGE\u2011INDUSTRY COUNCIL FOR MATERIAL HANDLING EDUCATION (CICMHE)<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h6><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mhisolutionsmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/065-02.jpg\" alt=\"team memberships include\" \/><span class=\"attribution\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ISTOCK.COM\/\">ISTOCK.COM<\/a>\/MONKEYBUSINESSIMAGES<\/span><\/h6>\n<div class=\"htmlBody article_div\">\n<figure class=\"picture\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mhisolutionsmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/065-01.jpg\" alt=\"joanna leon\" width=\"110\" height=\"133\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><span class=\"dropCap\">I<\/span>f you\u2019re in warehousing and logistics, you know the importance of people, especially in today\u2019s fast\u2011paced global supply chain. Helping individuals and teams\u2014from management to the warehouse floor\u2014build their knowledge, effectively assess operations and engage with others in the field is why the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) exists.<\/p>\n<p>As a division of MHI, WERC has expanded its reach to more companies and warehousing practitioners than ever before. Since our founding in 1977, WERC is the only professional organization focused on warehousing, distribution center and fulfillment operations\u2014and its role in the greater supply chain. WERC helps members gain the practical knowledge, skills and experienced network they need to improve, adapt and deliver value for their organizations.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mhisolutionsmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/065.jpg\" alt=\"werc\" width=\"192\" height=\"61\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Yet WERC is never content with the status quo. Like our members, the organization continuously strives to improve, said Arch Thomason, chief executive officer at Sunland Logistics Solutions and president of the WERC Advisory Council. He\u2019s been a member of WERC since 1995.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;WERC has introduced significant enhancements this year, including the innovative Team Membership model,&#8221; he noted. &#8220;There are three new Team Membership offerings\u2014detailed on WERC\u2019s newly redesigned website at <a href=\"http:\/\/werc.org\/join\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">werc.org\/join<\/a>\u2014that are enabling WERC to generate even greater value for companies by giving more employees access to member benefits at exclusive pricing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Team memberships include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Team Pro<\/strong> for teams of up to five individuals. Team Pro is ideal for small teams, startup companies and entry\u2011level engagement. Dues are $6,000 per year.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Team Xtra<\/strong> for teams of up to 25 individuals. Team Xtra is optimal for mid\u2011size teams and their leadership wanting more engagement. Dues are $15,000 annually.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Team Elite<\/strong> for teams of up to 50 individuals. Team Elite is perfect for large teams seeking expanded cross\u2011functional engagement. Annual dues are $25,000.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Thomason said his company is excited about the Team Memberships, noting the optimized pricing structure enables more employees to benefit from WERC\u2019s educational opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;By leveraging these additional resources, we can foster the growth and development of a larger group of leaders, helping them enhance their skills and industry knowledge,&#8221; he added. &#8220;WERC\u2019s new Team Membership model aligns perfectly with our goal to scale professional development across teams and support leadership growth within our organization. We look forward to making the most of these resources to drive operational excellence and leadership capabilities.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Of course, WERC still offers membership options for individuals (including practitioners, consultants and suppliers), educators and students.<\/p>\n<h4 tabindex=\"0\">WERC Team Memberships Include &#8220;Gold Standard&#8221; Essential Warehouse Training<\/h4>\n<p>As a key component of helping member organizations grow both industry skills and knowledge among their ranks, Team Memberships include access to all six modules of WERC\u2019s Distribution Logistics Education Program.<\/p>\n<p>This stackable, micro\u2011credentialing program features six separate courses, each concentrating on a different aspect of distribution logistics facilities. After covering the fundamentals, learners can then explore equipment, safety, operations, metrics and labor management. Upon completing each course, participants earn a certificate and digital badge. Once they finish all six courses, they receive a WERC certificate for warehousing education. Additional details are available at <a href=\"http:\/\/werc.org\/getcertified\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">werc.org\/getcertified<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>WERC\u2019s Distribution Logistics Education Program is quickly becoming the gold standard in training for the essential skills needed for workers in the warehousing and distribution center space. Why? Because its curriculum was planned and developed by WERC members, making it a practical resource that gives users real\u2011world insights and skills.<\/p>\n<p><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mhisolutions-digital.com\/mhiq\/0125_volume_13__issue_1\/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=2030593&amp;app=false#articleId2030593\">Click here to read the full article.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WERC Matters WERC\u2019s new Team Memberships offer enhanced value for organizations seeking educational and benchmarking resources for warehousing professionals. 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