WERC Membership Just Got Better: Enhanced Learning & Networking Benefits
If you’ve been considering joining a professional community to help you grow your warehousing or distribution career, WERC (the Warehousing Education and Research Council) has just expanded its member benefits. With Individual Membership priced at just $300 annually, these upgrades are designed to help professionals at every level deepen their knowledge and build meaningful connections across the supply chain.
Learn at Your Own Pace with the Distribution Logistics Education Program
WERC members now receive complimentary access to the full Distribution Logistics Education Program. This six-course, self-paced online series covers the essentials of warehousing and distribution. Upon completing each course, you’ll receive a certificate and a social media badge that you can showcase to your colleagues and future employers.
Whether you’re newer to the industry or looking to refresh core skills, this program offers a solid foundation. Additionally, the first course, Distribution Logistics Fundamentals, is available in Spanish, with more Spanish versions planned for future release.
New Ways to Connect through MHI Communities
Most WERC membership plans now include access to the following MHI Communities, which offer engagement with different segments of the supply chain:
Young Professionals Network (YPN): A group for young professionals in the supply chain with the mission to engage and retain future leaders. The community hosts monthly Coffee Chats and runs a Book Club.
Marketing Professionals Community (Mpro): A group of marketing peers focused on marketing education, idea sharing, and networking. Their monthly, virtual session Engage! highlights timely marketing topics.
StartUp Community: Open to employees of startup companies or those interested in startups. This community supports networking, brand awareness, education, and market access opportunities.
Chief Executive Network: Presidents and CEOs can connect online and collaborate to solve business problems, grow their personal network, and exchange experience and knowledge.
MHI Solutions Community (application required): Thought leaders on automation, software, hardware, equipment and services that support a fully integrated supply chain. It provides a unique venue where suppliers of material handling equipment and technology can collaboratively work with the user community to improve the marketplace for all.
Simplified Pricing for WERC’s Annual Conference
WERC has streamlined pricing for its Annual Conference, the only event dedicated to advancing warehousing and distribution center efficiency. Save the dates for WERC 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida, May 17-20, 2026.
Members can take advantage of a significant discount when registration launches later this month.
Added Value for WERC Corporate Members
WERC’s refreshed corporate membership makes it easy to share the above benefits across your organization. For an annual fee of $2,900, unlimited employees can access the Distribution Logistics Education Program, MHI Communities, and member pricing for the WERC Annual Conference.
For added value, your company also gains access to the Online Benchmarking Tool and DC Measures Report. These data-driven tools enable you to compare operational performance, create customized internal reports, and maintain a competitive edge.
Thinking about Joining WERC?
If you’re not already a WERC member, this is a great time to take a closer look. Individual and Corporate Membership options make it easy for you, or your entire organization, to tap into WERC’s education, benchmarking tools, communities, and events. There is also a complimentary membership for educators and students. Learn more at werc.org/join.
If you have any questions, reach out to us at membership@werc.org.
