Karl Manrodt
WAREHOUSING EDUCATION AND RESEARCH COUNCIL
110 or possibly that they are overlaying the WMS on a manual system . There was , however , a correlation between newer technologies and better performance on relevant KPIs . “ For example , if you ’ re looking at internal order cycle time , then RFID helps . If you ’ re looking at on-time receipt and putaway , then a pick-to light system might have an impact there ,” Williams says .
The “ DC Measures ” study is anything but static . Research questions and topics change from year to year to reflect warehouse professionals ’ current concerns . “ At the heart of the research is a conversation between warehousing professionals and the researchers . We want to answer questions that are relevant and provide real benefits to the industry ,” Manrodt says .
Warehouse and DC professionals can get in on that conversation by attending a webcast of the DC Measures Study on January 10 , 2019 ; WERC will open the survey in January and those who take part will get a copy of the final
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Karl Manrodt
Dr . Manrodt serves as a Professor of Logistics at Georgia College & State University , located in Milledgeville , Georgia . He is also the Director of the Master of Logistics and Supply Chain Management program , an on-line master ’ s program for working professionals . His degrees include a B . A . in Philosophy and Psychology , Wartburg College , M . S . in Logistics , Wright State University , and his Ph . D . at the University of Tennessee . Dr . Manrodt also had served the profession in several forums . He served on the Board of Directors for the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals as well as other leadership roles with WERC . FEBRUARY 2019