1. The Association for Logistics Professionals

2. 2 Education Conference & Trade Show Seminars & Online Learning PublicationsBest PracticesCertificationResearchMetricsTrendsSalary Survey

3. 3 3 Oversees/controls $15 million annually Manages an average of 67 employees Seasoned professional - average # of years in logistics profession, 18 years Seasoned professional - average # of years in logistics profession, 18 years Buys /influences purchase for multiple buildings within warehouse/DC network Average # of employees, 2,788 Will spend over $2.8 million in next 12 months on material handling, IT, transportation and services Average revenue, $1.13 billion Influences the purchase of multiple products and service areas

4. WERC offers resources that help logistics professionals stay at the leading edge including educational events, benchmarking data, practical research, expert insights and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.

7.  Small classes  Interactive sessions  Various dates and locations  In-depth coverage  Instructors with real-world expertise

8. Chad Autry, PhD Associate Professor of Logistics University of Tennessee Paul Avampato, VP, Customer Services & Logistics Kraft Foods Sheila Benny, EVP Optricity Corporation Frederick Rake CEVA Logistics Stan Danzig, Executive Director Cushman & Wakefield Gregory Javor, Sr VP, Supply Chain Operations Global Logistics Starbucks Coffee Company Tim Hotz, VP Supply Chain Management Panalpina, Inc Randolph Lewis, Sr. VP, Supply Chain & Logistics Walgreen Co. Lawrence Dean Shemesh, President & CEO OPSdesign Consulting Andy Smith, President & COO Kenco Logistics Service Sylvia Spore RightSourceRX Stuart Rosenfeld, VP Distribution and Logistics Pep Boys Michael Wohlwend, Vice President SAP Americas Michael Mikitka, CEO Warehousing Education & Research Council P: 630.990.0001 / mmikitka@werc.org

9.  They like the people they meet.  Having colleagues in the field is invaluable. Having someone you can laugh with (or at) never hurt either.  It’s good for business.  Great networking opportunities make employees happier and more engaged.  It’s good for the brain.  Year after year our annual conference is ranked very highly by attendees. It’s provides their brains the exercise it needs and the solutions you want.

10.  Professional  Mentoring (Protégé)  Educational  Student  Corporate  Professional Member: those who lead, direct and manage the efficient flow of information, materials and finished goods throughout the supply chain  Protégé Member: A reduced membership fee for new members whose managers are members and who identify them as protégés.  Educational Member: A reduced membership fee for faculty and staff involved in the training of the industries future leaders.  Student Member: A reduced membership fee for the industries future leaders.  Corporate Member: A membership package designed for companies that actively encourage membership in WERC and the Annual Meeting. Designed to save companies money and provide greater benefit with fewer financial resources. For additional corporate membership information contact Chad Pilbeam at cpilbeam@werc.org or 281-746-0449 cpilbeam@werc.org

11.  Local Networking  Educational Events  Professional Relationships  Support from WERC HQ WERCouncil Webpage Event Webpage with online registration Accounting Email Blasts Name Badges and Rosters Dedicated staff member Assist with facility selection

12. Networking Time Catch up with old friends, meet new people from across the industry, exchange views and re-energize your game. Learning Opportunities You’ll walk away with practical, proven solutions you can put to use immediately. Ideal Environment Find friendly attendees, welcoming volunteers and here-to-help staff to ensure a great meeting. WERC’s conference provides a friendly, welcoming environment that is ideal for connecting with others who face the same operational, personnel and customer challenges you do. Dallas 2013 April 28-May 1, 2013 Chicago 2014 April 27-April 30, 2014

13.  Exceptional member values  Unmatched access to information, data and expertise  Contact Patrick Dockins  Member and Chapter Relations Manager  pdockins@werc.org pdockins@werc.org  630-990-0001