Conferencia Anual para Profesionales de la Logística - 3 de mayo de 2021 - TecnoWebinars.com

WERC DX registration includes access to up to 85 live, peer-driven education and networking sessions as well as some of the industry's best solutions partners.


The conference will take place over three half days, giving you time to focus on learning and networking each morning and still have your afternoons available for the important business of the day. You'll also get full access to recorded sessions for at least one year following the conference.

Agenda:

8:00 am - 9:00 am

General Session - Leadership is a Contact Sport

Leadership Development Strategies 

Speaker Will Sparks, Speaker Gerald Perritt, Speaker Daron K Roberts, 

General Session

9:00 am - 9:15 am

Break

Networking

9:15 am - 10:00 am

P2P - Diversity & Inclusion as a Strategy for Business Growth

People Strategies Megan Smith, Facilitator Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

9:15 am - 10:00 am

P2P - Beyond Automation: What Emerging Technologies Are Impacting Supply Chains?

Strategies Technology Robert (Bob) Ouellette, Facilitator Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Finding Balance: How B2B Shippers Can Accommodate B2C Market Demands

Retail / Wholesale Strategies Kristi Montgomery, Moderator David Caines, Panelist Dan Coll, Panelist Chris Hess, Panelist Thought Leader Session

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Solutions Studio: Ensure Compliance of Emergency Lighting Fixtures with IoT Verification

Health, Safety & Environment Technology Aakash Chandarana, Speaker Ben Wright, Speaker Solutions Studio Session

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Solutions Studio: Unlock the Key to Supply Chain Visibility Strategies Technology Tim Betz, Speaker Solutions Studio Session

9:15 am - 10:00 am

P2P - 90 Days to Get A New Facility Up and Running

Processes Strategies Paul Slack, Facilitator Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Leadership Lessons: How to be the Change Agent Who Wins

Leadership Development People Glen Wegel, Speaker Julie Smith, Speaker Thought Leader Session

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Leverage the Information Supply Chain to Unlock the Power of Your People

People Technology John Frehse, Speaker Thought Leader Session

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Labor Management Case Study: Staffing for Peak in an Unpredictable Year

People Processes Sumir Meghani, Speaker Mike Wargocki, Speaker Sara Custer, Speaker Thought Leader Session

9:15 am - 10:00 am

P2P - KPIs & Metrics: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Metrics / KPIs Strategies Michael Lunsford, Facilitator Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

10:00 am - 10:15 am

Break

Networking

10:15 am - 11:00 am

P2P - Customer Forecasting in an Unpredictable Time

People Strategies Mari Mason, Facilitator Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

10:15 am - 11:00 am

P2P - Ways to Virtually Support Essential Workers

People Strategies Chad Claude, Facilitator Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

10:15 am - 11:00 am

Strategies to Leverage Your Supply Chain to Avoid PPE Shortages

Health, Safety & Environment Technology Greg MacNeill, Speaker Angela McGinely, Speaker Thought Leader Session

10:15 am - 11:00 am

Solutions Studio: Prevent Back and Shoulder Injuries with the Backsafe Method

Health, Safety & Environment People Dennis Downing, Speaker Solutions Studio Session

10:15 am - 11:00 am

Solutions Studio: Get the Low-Down on Lean Labeling Trends

Strategies Technology Kevin Ledversis, Speaker Solutions Studio Session

10:15 am - 11:00 am

Investing in Technology? How to Ensure Innovation Improves the Lean Supply Chain

Processes Technology David Valentine, Speaker Kyle Nadler, Speaker Thought Leader Session

10:15 am - 11:00 am

P2P - The Digital Transformation: Changing the Tires While the Car is Driving Down the Road

Strategies Technology Dan Beard, Facilitator Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

10:15 am - 11:00 am

Managing Operational Improvement Projects Effectively with Virtual Tools and Technology

Processes Strategies Jerry Pimental, Speaker Breanna Stark, Speaker Thought Leader Session

10:15 am - 11:00 am

P2P - Developing and Retaining Critical Resources: Warehouse Supervisors and Frontline Leaders

Leadership Development People Gerald Perritt, Facilitator Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

10:15 am - 11:00 am

Women @ WERC: Opportunities Driven by the E-Fulfillment Explosion

People Women @ WERC Sheila Benny, Moderator Wendy Gaidar, Panelist Jamie Scott, Panelist Thought Leader Session

11:00 am - 11:15 am

Break

Networking

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

P2P - The Quest for the Perfect Order

Strategies Technology Arch Thomason, Facilitator Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

P2P - Labor Strategies That Address Today's Workforce Challenges

People Strategies Justin Gearhart, Facilitator Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Maximizing Warehouse Space in the Age of Social Distancing

People Processes Jason Minghini, Speaker Thought Leader Session

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

How Educators are Adapting and Preparing the Next Generation of Supply Chain Professionals

People Strategies Jeremy Banta, Speaker Kathy Wieland, Speaker Thought Leader Session

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

P2P - Practice A New Problem Solving Technique to Enhance / Improve a 3PL Relationship

Leadership Development Processes Rick Gott, Facilitator Tina Dyer, Facilitator Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Solutions Studio: Slot Happy with Sustainable Slotting

Processes Strategies Dan Basmajian, Speaker Charles Grissom, Speaker Solutions Studio Session

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Solutions Studio: How to Introduce Warehouse Optimization Technology at Your Pace

Strategies Technology Lior Elazary, Speaker Solutions Studio Session

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

How to Leverage Software to Free Your Mind - and Your Data Processes Technology Alex Wakefield, Speaker Freddy Sanchez, Speaker Thought Leader Session

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Solutions Studio: The Acceleration of E-Commerce and Emerging Trends Shibu Sasidharan, Speaker Solutions Studio Session

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Voice of the Blue Collar Worker: Annual Survey Results People Strategies Brian Devine, Speaker Kristin Bevens, Speaker Thought Leader Session

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

P2P - Robotics in the Warehouse: Separating the Hype from the Reality Strategies Technology Andy Johnston, Facilitator Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

Agenda día 2:

7:00 am - 7:45 am

Women @ WERC Networking Breakfast

Women @ WERC Chelsea Tate, Facilitator Networking

7:45 am - 8:00 am

Break

Networking

8:00 am - 9:00 am

General Session - Managing with Certainty in an Uncertain World

Leadership Development Strategies Scott Sureddin, Speaker Annette Danek-Akey, Speaker Jason Minghini, Speaker General Session

9:00 am - 9:15 am

Break

Networking

9:15 am - 10:00 am

P2P - The Digital Transformation: Changing the Tires While the Car is Driving Down the Road (2)

Strategies Technology Dan Beard, Facilitator Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

9:15 am - 10:00 am

P2P - Single-Shift vs. Multi-Shift Approach

People Strategies Jerry Pimental, Facilitator Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Labor Pains Keeping You Awake at Night? Tap into Alternative Workforces

Leadership Development People Jeremy Banta, Speaker Thought Leader Session

9:15 am - 10:00 am

P2P - Supply Chain Innovation: What's Working and What Isn't

Strategies Technology Kristi Montgomery, Facilitator Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

9:15 am - 10:00 am

P2P - Project Management During the Pandemic: Lessons Learned

Processes Strategies Paul Slack, Facilitator Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

9:15 am - 10:00 am

ICYMI - Investing in Technology? How to Ensure Innovation Improves the Lean Supply Chain

Processes Technology David Valentine, Speaker Kyle Nadler, Speaker Thought Leader Session

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Want to Boost Employee Engagement and Empower Continuous Improvement? Develop Your Safety Culture

People Processes Larry Hargreaves, Speaker Dave Corcoran, Speaker Kevin Embree, Speaker Thought Leader Session

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Solutions Studio: Robotic, Automated Order Fulfillment

Processes Technology Rich Flati, Speaker Mike Futch, Speaker Solutions Studio Session

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Solutions Studio: Improve Resilience in Fulfillment Operations

People Strategies Rob Glynn, Speaker Solutions Studio Session

9:15 am - 10:00 am

Include Your Workforce to Maximize Mobile Robot ROI

People Technology Jason Walker, Speaker Aaron Prather, Speaker Thought Leader Session

10:00 am - 10:15 am

Break

Networking

10:15 am - 11:00 am

P2P - Deep Dive on Data Analytics

Strategies Technology Alex Wakefield, Facilitator Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

10:15 am - 11:00 am

P2P - How to Reduce Ramp Up Time for New Employees

People Strategies Tim Hotze, Facilitator Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

10:15 am - 11:00 am

Minimize the Impact of Post-Warehouse Consolidation Turnover

People Processes Madeline McHugh, Speaker Thought Leader Session

10:15 am - 11:00 am

WERC Metrics in the DC: Annual Workplace Study

Metrics / KPIs Strategies Karl Manrodt, Speaker Thought Leader Session

10:15 am - 11:00 am

Solutions Studio: Level Up! Consider These Levels of Storage Applications Before Investing in Automation

Strategies Technology Juan Castillo, Speaker Solutions Studio Session

10:15 am - 11:00 am

Solutions Studio: Leverage Flexible Staffing To Improve Operational Agility

People Technology Mike Bohnett, Speaker Solutions Studio Session

10:15 am - 11:00 am

ICYMI - Leverage the Information Supply Chain to Unlock the Power of Your People

People Technology John Frehse, Speaker Thought Leader Session

10:15 am - 11:00 am

Solutions Studio: Optimize Micro-Fulfillment Solutions with Overhead Conveyors

Strategies Technology Dave Seto, Speaker Paul Enderle, Speaker Solutions Studio Session

10:15 am - 11:00 am

P2P - Developing and Retaining Critical Resources: Warehouse Supervisors and Frontline Leaders (2)

Leadership Development People Gerald Perritt, Facilitator Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

10:15 am - 11:00 am

P2P - Supply Chain Innovation: What's Working and What Isn't (2)

Strategies Technology Kristi Montgomery, Facilitator Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

10:15 am - 11:00 am

Managing Projects Outside the US Borders

Leadership Development Processes Paul Slack, Speaker Thought Lnt Your Facility's Chemicals from Being Weaponized Health, Safety & Environment Strategies Annie Hunziker Boyer, Speaker Solutions Studio Session

11:00 am - 11:15 am

Break  

Networking

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

ICYMI - Managing Operational Improvement Projects Effectively with Virtual Tools and Technology

Processes   Strategies   Jerry Pimental, Speaker  Breanna Stark, Speaker   Thought Leader Session

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Slotting Optimization 101: Top Tips that Deliver Results in the New Normal

Processes   Technology   Dan Basmajian, Moderator  Will Sparks, Panelist   Norm Saenz, Panelist  Matthew Kirkpatrick, Panelist   Thought Leader Session

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Solutions Studio: Best Practices for Evaluating and Adopting Automation

Strategies   Technology   Dave Paquin, Speaker  Theron Neese, Speaker   Solutions Studio Session

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Solutions Studio: Interpreting and Applying the Voice of the Blue-Collar Worker Survey Results

People   Strategies   Brian Devine, Speaker  Solutions Studio Session

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

P2P - Customer Forecasting in an Unpredictable Time (2)

People   Strategies   Mari Mason, Facilitator  Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

P2P - How to Reduce Ramp Up Time for New Employees (2)

People   Strategies   Tim Hotze, Facilitator  Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

P2P - Labor Pains Keeping You Awake at Night? Tap into Alternative Workforces

Leadership Development   People  Jeremy Banta, Facilitator   Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

P2P - Metrics: The Foundation for Improved Operational Performance

Metrics / KPIs   Strategies  Robert (Bob) Ouellette, Facilitator  Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

How Under Armour's Holistic Labor Management Solution Meets Omnichannel Demand

Leadership Development   Processes  Karen Warren, Speaker   Kim Hendrix, Speaker  Thought Leader Session

11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Think Differently About 3PL Partnerships to Exceed Customer Expectations

People   Technology   Sean Mueller, Speaker  Scott Dulany, Speaker   George Hamilton, Speaker  Thought Leader Session

Agenda día 3:

7:00 am - 7:45 am

Nosh and Network: A Virtual Get Together  

Networking

7:00 am - 7:45 am

WERCouncil Leaders Networking Breakfast  

Networking

7:45 am - 8:00 am

Break  

Networking

8:00 am - 8:45 am

P2P - KPIs & Metrics: Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (2)

Metrics / KPIs   Strategies  Michael Lunsford, Facilitator  Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

8:00 am - 8:45 am

ICYMI - Voice of the Blue Collar Worker: Annual Survey Results

People   Strategies   Brian Devine, Speaker  Kristin Bevens, Speaker   Thought Leader Session

8:00 am - 8:45 am

P2P - Ways to Virtually Support Essential Workers (2)

People   Strategies   Chad Claude, Facilitator  Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

8:00 am - 8:45 am

An Assessment-Based Approach to Evaluating Process Automation Technologies for the Warehouse of Tomorrow

Processes   Technology   Maria Llamas, Speaker  Thought Leader Session

8:00 am - 8:45 am

ICYMI - Labor Pains Keeping You Awake at Night? Tap into Alternative Workforces

Leadership Development   People  Jeremy Banta, Speaker   Thought Leader Session

8:00 am - 8:45 am

Solutions Studio: Mobile Robots: Where They Fit, Plus Start-Up Tips

Strategies   Technology   Kyle Smart, Speaker  Kyle Cooper, Speaker   Solutions Studio Session

8:00 am - 8:45 am

Solutions Studio: Future-Proof Supply Chain Processes with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)

Strategies   Technology   Josh Cloer, Speaker  Solutions Studio Session

8:00 am - 8:45 am

P2P - Women @ WERC: How Women Are Driving Technological Changes in Warehousing

People   Women@WERC  Annette Danek-Akey, Facilitator  Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

8:45 am - 9:00 am

Break  

Networking

9:00 am - 9:45 am

A Framework for Developing and Implementing a Winning Logistics Strategy

Leadership Development   Processes  Rick Gott, Speaker   David Gonzalez, Speaker  Thought Leader Session

9:00 am - 9:45 am

Retail Case Study: E-commerce Distribution Strategy Refresh During Pandemic

Processes   Technology   Hector Orozco, Speaker  Robbie Cluett, Speaker   Sam Dickstein, Speaker  Thought Leader Session

9:00 am - 9:45 am

Reverse Logistics: Returns and Salvage is How The Bazaar Runs

Processes   Technology   Michael Wohlwend, Speaker  Ryan O'Connor, Speaker   Thought Leader Session

9:00 am - 9:45 am

Solutions Studio: Grid Designer: Insiders Reveal the AutoStore Secret Weapon

Processes   Technology   Mark Hasler, Speaker  Michael Carmody, Speaker   Solutions Studio Session

9:00 am - 9:45 am

P2P - Single-Shift vs. Multi-Shift Approach (2)  

People   Strategies   Jerry Pimental, Facilitator  Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

9:00 am - 9:45 am

P2P - Labor Strategies That Address Today's Workforce Challenges (2)

People   Strategies   Justin Gearhart, Facilitator  Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

9:00 am - 9:45 am

P2P - Labor Pains Keeping You Awake at Night? Tap into Alternative Workforces (2)

Leadership Development   People  Jeremy Banta, Facilitator   Peer-2-Peer Discussion Session

9:00 am - 9:45 am

Solutions Studio: Prevent Your Facility's Chemicals from Being Weaponized

Health, Safety & Environment   Strategies  Annie Hunziker Boyer, Speaker   Solutions Studio Session

9:45 am - 10:00 am

Break  

Networking

10:00 am - 11:00 am

General Session - Building a Winning Workforce Strategy: Insights from Recruitment, Retention & Culture Experts

People   Strategies   Robin Sutton, Panelist  Jeff Spratlin, Panelist   Michael Mikitka, Moderator  Chad Claude, Speaker General Session