Texas Warehousing Forum: 6 Sessions to Boost your Efficiency
Texas Warehousing Forum
October 23, 2025 | Grapevine, TX
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With the supply chain always in motion, it’s not easy to step away from your job’s daily tasks. Yet, your professional growth is dependent upon interacting with the technology reshaping warehousing and distribution, as well as the industry peers who are leading the way in automation and labor productivity.
Keeping your busy schedule in mind, the Texas Warehousing Forum delivers one impactful day for supply chain professional in the South Central Region. Join us at the Grapevine Convention Center Texas on October 23, 2025 for critical education, peer networking, and a showcase of equipment solutions.
Take a look at six of the educational sessions you can attend that impart practical strategies for running more efficient operations:
Considering both a TMS and a WMS implementation? Make the right move from the start.
This practical discussion explains how to sequence these critical investments and avoid costly missteps. You’ll learn how to maximize ROI, as well as how to build a scalable, integrated digital supply chain.
Speaker: Greg Utter, Senior Managing Director, Alpine Supply Chain Solutions
Goods-to-Person and Labor Strategy
The expert panel explores the ways goods-to-person systems impact labor strategies in today’s busy warehouses. You’ll hear about the effects on workforce planning, costs, and retention — plus the cultural and operational shifts that come with automation.
Speakers: Bryan Gauger, President & CEO, Danny Ross, Channel Development Manager, and Ryan Elkins, Sales Director – North Texas, Cisco-Eagle
Proven Ways to Boost Labor Productivity… in Just One Day!
Learn the 7 practical ways to improve warehouse labor productivity in just one day, without spending a lot of money. Attendees will discover the key differences between labor productivity and labor performance, and why they matter.
Speaker: Steve Hopper, Founder & Principal, Inviscid Consulting
Benchmarking & Best Practices – Increasing Productivity & Warehouse Efficiency
This session discusses the importance and methodology of benchmarking in improving warehouse efficiency and productivity within the supply chain sector. It outlines a step-by-step approach to benchmarking, including key metrics, data collection, and performance comparison to identify gaps and implement improvements.
Speaker: Michael Mikitka, Executive Vice President, WERC
Update on OSHA’s Proposed Heat Injury Standard for Warehouses
OSHA is developing a new Heat Injury and Illness Prevention Standard that will affect both indoor and outdoor workplaces, including warehouses. This session gives warehouse workers a front-row view of the rulemaking process, highlights key takeaways from recent public hearings, and explores the differing perspectives of labor and employer groups.
Speaker: Lionel Ortiz, Whiskey Lima Corp.
Get The Most Out Of Your Warehouse Space
Learn how to get the most out of your existing warehouse space, and plan for your next facility. What is the right type of storage and material handling equipment and technology to support your operation? How do you develop an efficient material flow and layout design?
Speaker: Norm Saenz, Distribution Partner, St. Onge Company
These sessions are included with your low-cost registration fee, as well as meals and networking opportunities. Check out the full agenda to see more details about the supply chain intelligence you will gain during this one-day event.
We look forward to seeing you at the Texas Warehousing Forum on October 23!
