WERC to Deliver Essential Warehousing and DC Session at ProMat 2025
Warehousing and distribution center operations face a persistent challenge: high labor turnover. With employee retention becoming increasingly difficult, companies must find innovative ways to train new employees with the right skills and knowledge. To help solve this challenge, the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) has created the Distribution Logistics Education Program. This six-course series is an online educational program that empowers workers for success in the warehousing and distribution industry.
To learn how the Distribution Logistics Education Program can help your organization reduce turnover and build a more capable workforce, join us for the ProMat 2025 session, “Mastering the Essentials of Warehousing and DC Operations.” Held on March 18 at 1 pm CT, this session will give you an in-depth look at the course material and format.
Key Takeaways from the Session
Among the topics included in this 45-minute session, are:
• Fundamental Knowledge and Practical Skills: Courses are tailored to cover foundational topics while also providing practical, hands-on skills that employees can apply immediately.
• Workforce Preparedness: By bridging gaps in knowledge, the program ensures that employees are not only ready to handle current challenges but are also prepared for future developments in the field of distribution logistics.
• Operational Efficiency: Providing teams with an understanding of efficient logistics processes and best practices, helping improve overall productivity and streamline operations.
Meet the Session Speakers
This session will be hosted by Rebecca Woods, Director of Talent and Professional Development for MHI and WERC, as well as Sam Dreckman, Instructional Designer for MHI and WERC. Both played a significant role in creating the Distribution Logistics Education Program and are well equipped to answer your questions.
Testimonials from the Distribution Logistics Education Program
“Not one part of this training didn’t align with what we do daily at my place of employment. This course gave me an extra understanding that will make a difference in my journey through the ranks! I appreciated the setup, the breakdown of internal categories, and even how I was tested. This was one of the most straightforward and user-friendly training courses I’ve ever participated in…In an economy where budgets are being reduced, and spending is constricted, I wouldn’t think twice about investing back into WERC!”
-Damian Kula, Planning Manager, NADC, Atlas Copco Group
“The Distribution Logistics Operations course is very thorough and explains topics in a progressive manner that is easy to understand and remember. It’s perfect for supervisors and managers alike, no matter how long they’ve worked in the industry.”
-Glen Wegel, Vice President of Operations & IT, Kitchen Cabinet Distributors
WERC Members Save on Educational Programming
Join WERC to save on the Distribution Logistics Education Program! The program is built into the cost of WERC Team Membership. Individual WERC members receive a significant discount on the courses.
Make Plans to Attend this Essential Session at ProMat 2025
Mastering the Essentials of Warehousing and DC Operations
March 18 | 1:00 – 1:45 pm CT
Industry Group Theater
McCormick Place, Chicago
Interested in more education sessions? WERC Executive Vice President Michael Mikitka will host “Setting a Course for Operational Improvement: Warehouse Metrics and DC Benchmarking” on Monday, March 17. Additionally, you can browse our 200+ ProMat sessions to find the supply chain topic that interests you.
