The Association for Logistics Professionals

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Oversees/controls $15 million annuallyOversees/controls

$15 million annually

Manages an average of 67

employees

Manages an average of 67

employees

Seasoned professional - average # of years in logistics profession,

18 years

Seasoned professional - average # of years in logistics profession,

18 years

Buys /influences purchase for multiple buildings within

warehouse/DC network

Buys /influences purchase for multiple buildings within

warehouse/DC network

Average # of employees, 2,788

Average # of employees, 2,788

Will spend over $2.8 million in next 12 months on material handling, IT,

transportation and services

Will spend over $2.8 million in next 12 months on material handling, IT,

transportation and services

Average revenue, $1.13 billionAverage revenue, $1.13 billion

Influences the purchase of multiple

products and service areas

Influences the purchase of multiple

products and service areas

WERC offers resources that help logistics professionals stay at the leading edge

including educational events, benchmarking data, practical research, expert insights and

peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.

Small classes Interactive sessions Various dates and locations In-depth coverage Instructors with real-world expertise

Chad Autry, PhDAssociate Professor of

LogisticsUniversity of Tennessee

Paul Avampato, VP, Customer Services &

LogisticsKraft Foods

Sheila Benny, EVPOptricity Corporation

Frederick RakeCEVA Logistics

Stan Danzig, Executive Director

Cushman & Wakefield

Gregory Javor, Sr VP, Supply Chain Operations Global

LogisticsStarbucks Coffee

Company

Tim Hotz, VP Supply Chain Management

Panalpina, Inc

Randolph Lewis, Sr. VP, Supply Chain & Logistics

Walgreen Co.

Lawrence Dean Shemesh, President & CEO

OPSdesign ConsultingAndy Smith, President &

COOKenco Logistics

Service

Sylvia SporeRightSourceRX

Stuart Rosenfeld, VP Distribution and Logistics

Pep Boys

Michael Wohlwend, Vice President

SAP AmericasMichael Mikitka, CEO

Warehousing Education & Research CouncilP: 630.990.0001 /

mmikitka@werc.org

They like the people they meet. Having colleagues in the field is invaluable.

Having someone you can laugh with (or at) never hurt either.

It’s good for business. Great networking opportunities make employees

happier and more engaged. It’s good for the brain.

Year after year our annual conference is ranked very highly by attendees. It’s provides their brains the exercise it needs and the solutions you want.

Professional Mentoring (Protégé) Educational Student Corporate

Professional Member: those who lead, direct and manage the efficient flow of information, materials and finished goods throughout the supply chain

Protégé Member: A reduced membership fee for new members whose managers are members and who identify them as protégés.

Educational Member: A reduced membership fee for faculty and staff involved in the training of the industries future leaders.

Student Member: A reduced membership fee for the industries future leaders.

Corporate Member: A membership package designed for companies that actively encourage membership in WERC and the Annual Meeting. Designed to save companies money and provide greater benefit with fewer financial resources.

For additional corporate membership information contact Chad Pilbeam at cpilbeam@werc.org or

281-746-0449

Local Networking Educational Events Professional Relationships

Support from WERC HQWERCouncil WebpageEvent Webpage with online

registrationAccountingEmail BlastsName Badges and RostersDedicated staff memberAssist with facility selection

Networking TimeCatch up with old friends, meet new people from across the industry, exchange views and re-energize your game.

Learning OpportunitiesYou’ll walk away with practical, proven solutions you can put to use immediately.

Ideal EnvironmentFind friendly attendees, welcoming volunteers and here-to-help staff to ensure a great meeting. WERC’s conference provides a friendly, welcoming environment that is ideal for connecting with others who face the same operational, personnel and customer challenges you do.

Dallas 2013April 28-May 1, 2013

Chicago 2014April 27-April 30, 2014

Exceptional member values Unmatched access to information, data

and expertise Contact Patrick Dockins

Member and Chapter Relations Manager pdockins@werc.org 630-990-0001