Tuesday, March 23, 2010
CANCELLED-to be rescheduled Fall 2010 / MANAGING & IMPROVING WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS SEMINAR
All Day Event
SEMINARS WITH SOLUTIONS.... GUARANTEED! Learning opportunities to develop careers & improve operations
Managing and Improving Warehouse Operations
Tuesday, March 23 and Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Kansas City Marriott Downtown, Missouri
Before you throw more money, more technology or more space at your warehousing problems—WAIT! Have you gone back to the basics? Whether you’re looking to increase customer service, reduce inventory, increase productivity, handle more SKUs or operate in less space, many effective solutions are available just by re-evaluating current processes, procedures and strategies within your operation. But you need to know what to look for, which is the focus of this seminar.
You’ll leave this seminar with a “Warehouse Operations Checklist,” as well as practical information on the following sampling of topics:
- Understanding the “big picture” of warehousing within your company and beyond
- Identifying opportunities for improvement in the most problematic areas of your facility
- Techniques for selecting the right equipment for your specific storage and handling needs
- Methods of analyzing your layout to optimize space and increase efficiency
- Effective ideas for increasing speed, cutting costs and reducing travel time in your DC
- Steps to SIMPLIFY—and increase productivity in the process!
- Guidelines for managing and controlling inventory
- Tips for streamlining the flow of information and materials
- Understanding meaningful performance measures for your facility
Who should attend?
- New supervisors and managers in the warehouse or office
- Personnel in plant, inventory, materials, IS/IT, or others who want a practical overview of warehouse operations
About the Presenter
THOMAS L. TANEL, president and CEO of CATTAN Services Group, Inc., is internationally recognized for his presentations on warehouse management, outsourcing, physical distribution and supply chain management. With over 30 years of experience in the industry, he brings a practical perspective to firms looking to increase productivity in their warehouse operations.
Registration Details
WERC members - $749.00
Nonmembers - $849.00
This fee includes a continental breakfast and lunch each day, as well as all seminar materials.
Sending a team? Special team discount pricing is available. Call Ellen at the WERC office for details (630.990.0001).
Seating is limited. Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis and only when full payment is received. You will be mailed a confirmation of your registration along with additional seminar details.
If the seminar is full, you’ll have the option of being put on a waiting list or having payment returned.
Accommodations
This seminar will be held at the location listed below. Please contact the hotel directly to reserve your room.*
Kansas City Marriott Downtown
200 West 12th Street
Kansas City, MO 64105
Reservations: 1.800.266.9432
Hotel Phone: 1.816.421.6800
Group Rate: $129
(subject to 15.225% tax and Kansas City Development Fee of $1.50 per room, per night, also subject to state and local tax)
Hotel Cut-off Extended to Friday, March 12, 2010*
Reference “Warehousing Education and Research Council” when making your reservation to receive the group’s discounted hotel room rate.
The cutoff date for the reservations at the discounted rate of $129 is March 12, 2010. A limited number of guest rooms have been reserved, and are assigned based on availability (first-come, first served). Please be aware that the room block may be filled prior to March 12, 2010; in such case neither the group rate nor guest room availability can be guaranteed.
Every effort is made to present the seminar as described. However, circumstances may make it necessary to alter materials and/or presenters.
Cancellations/Changes
Refund less $75.00 given for cancellations received in writing by March 10, 2010.
For cancellations received between March 10 and March 16, 2010, a credit less $125.00, redeemable toward another WERC seminar or conference, issued upon request. Credit is valid for 1 year.
No refund or credit will be issued after March 16, 2010. Substitutions can be made for a service fee of $50.00 per substitution. Please note, if the transfer is made from a WERC member to a non-member you will be charged the difference.
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