SUPPLY CHAIN a salary and wage survey . WERC translates reams of qualitative and quantitative data into meaningful analyses that Mikitka says are central to a company ’ s ability to be responsive to industry trends and maintain a competitive edge .
A warehouse collective In and among the reports , webinars and online courses , WERC creates opportunities for its members to exchange experience and knowledge . More than 1,000 warehousing professionals from across the country convened in Fort Worth , TX in May for WERC ’ s Annual Conference and Solutions Center . Planning is well underway for the 2018 conference in Charlotte , NC . There are also 20 regional groups , called WERCouncils , that offer more frequent experiences on a local level .
“ One of the prime benefits of being a WERC member is building a connection with someone who has similar opportunities and challenges , but comes at them with
Michael Mikitka
CEO
Michael Mikitka is chief executive officer and is responsible for helping WERC live up to the commitment it has made to their members and the industry . Mikitka and his team work to ensure WERC provides its members with education , research and services to develop them professionally and to improve the performance of logistics within their organizations . WERC is headquartered in Oak Brook , IL .
Mikitka joined WERC in 2000 and served as the senior director of the organization ’ s flagship annual conference and managed WERC ’ s network of chapters . In 2009 , WERC ’ s board of directors appointed Mikitka as CEO .
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