{"id":8132,"date":"2020-08-05T01:00:57","date_gmt":"2020-08-05T01:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/?p=8132"},"modified":"2020-08-04T08:07:12","modified_gmt":"2020-08-04T08:07:12","slug":"werc-to-become-a-division-of-mhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.findadistributor.com\/news\/werc-to-become-a-division-of-mhi\/","title":{"rendered":"WERC to Become a Division of MHI"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Material Handling Industry (MHI)<\/a> has acquired the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC), which will offer expanded knowledge and educational resources to both association\u2019s audiences. MHI<\/a> has acquired the assets of WERC and will operate WERC as a division of MHI<\/a>.<\/p>\n

WERC was founded in 1977 when a number of individuals from the distribution field came together in search of education, research and networking opportunities in the field of warehousing. Since then, WERC has developed educational programs and conducted research concerning the warehousing process and to refine the art and science of managing warehouses.<\/p>\n

Today, WERC offers a variety of networking and educational opportunities for warehousing professionals including their annual WERC educational conference, local WERC chapters, industry research, online learning and facility certification programs. WERC members are the leaders and influencers in the warehousing, distribution and fulfillment industries, across North America and around the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe acquisition of WERC complements our overall strategy to continue building our knowledge offering for the industry. This investment represents an important strategic opportunity offering additional value for both MHI<\/a> and WERC membership. Together our platform will be stronger and deliver more value to the industry and our members,\u201d said George W. Prest, MHI<\/a> CEO.<\/p>\n

\u201cWERC offers an exciting opportunity for MHI<\/a> to strengthen and expand the member value for both WERC and MHI<\/a>\u2019s members in the areas of industry thought leadership and education,\u201d said John Paxton, MHI<\/a> COO and CEO Designate. \u201cThe combination of WERC\u2019s members and their expertise in the warehousing and distribution space supports MHI<\/a>\u2019s strategy to bring material handling and logistics solution providers and users together in a collaborative environment for connecting, educating, and advancing the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n

Michael Mikitka, CEO of WERC added, \u201cWERC joining MHI<\/a> provides a major growth opportunity for both our associations through an extended service offering for all members. As our industry evolves, together our associations will leverage its resources to provide the products, services and information to advance distribution logistics professionals to do their jobs, excel in their careers and make a difference in the world.\u201d Mikitka will join MHI<\/a> as Executive Vice President of the MHI<\/a> Knowledge Value Center and will lead the WERC division within MHI<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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MHI is an international trade association that has represented the material handling, logistics and supply chain industry since 1945.<\/p><\/div>\n

The expanded association will serve MHI<\/a>\u2019s 840 member companies and WERC\u2019s 750 professional members.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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