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the BEST conference dedicated to warehouse and distribution management |
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More than 1,100 WERC members were greeted by Chicago’s blooming tulips and warmer-than-usual temperatures recently when they converged on the city for the organization’s 31st annual conference.
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Tuesday's Luncheon Speaker...
Emmitt Smith - A Championship Vision
Emmitt Smith was a hit telling attendess what it takes to be a champion both on and off the field. Even more fun was his fielding questions from the audience during an off-the-cuff time after his presentation. Smith is a winner in business and in life. |
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OVER 75
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WIRE—WERC’s Industry Resources Event
Attendees found out about the latest warehousing products and services in a casual, low-key setting. Representatives from over 75 organizations from all areas of the industry including material handling equipment, picking systems, warehouse management systems, service providers and more. Click here for a full listing. | |
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Tuesday night, the WERC Conference went off site.
...to the ESPNZone!
With more than 10,000 square feet of interactive games and attractions, conference attendees found plenty of opportunity to unwind after the day's sessions!
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More conference highlights will be provided in the June and July/August issues of WERCSheet--your newsletter.
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Environmentally Sustainable Practices (Corporate Express)
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Re-engineering on a Major Scale (Whirlpool)
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Transportation Strategy Then and Now (MIT)
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When Giants Merge (Procter & Gamble)
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Customer-to-Customer Reverse Logistics (Redcats USA
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Special Leadership Workshop
Four Generations in the Workplace
This engaging and interactive management session was offered as a special workshop on Sunday afternoon. Attendees learned how the four generations that are currently in the workplace, developed its core values, how those translate to the workplace, and how different generations can not only operate alongside each other with extraordinary success. |
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Facility Tours at...
Awana Clubs International ~ DSC Logistics ~ Jewel/Osco ~ The Pampered Chef ~ Peapod ~ United Parcel Service
... were well-attended & participants came back with goody bags and lots of inforamtion about what they had seen.
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