Warehousing Education And Research Council

The Warehousing Education and Research Council provides distribution logistics professionals with the knowledge, skills and resources they need to excel at work, advance their careers, and make a difference in the world. Founded in 1977, WERC is the only professional association focused on serving the needs of warehousing and distribution logistics professionals. Now powered by MHI, the association helps practitioners stay at the forefront of innovation, master best practices and establish valuable professional relationships. WERC members have access to exclusive resources that help them stay on top in this dynamic and challenging sector. These include national, regional, local and online educational events; original research; performance metrics for benchmarking; expert insights; and multiple opportunities for peer-to-peer knowledge exchange. In an increasingly complex world, warehousing, distribution and fulfillment professionals make sense of things, so that people get their products and services, companies deliver on their commitments, economies grow and communities thrive. WERC powers these distributions logistics professionals. Our Mission WERC helps our members and their companies to succeed by creating unparalleled learning experiences, networking opportunities and access to research-driven industry information. Our Vision WERC exists to lead the warehousing industry, advance warehousing science and develop competitive advantage for both individuals and corporations.