WAREHOUSING EDUCATION AND RESEARCH COUNCIL
“ At the heart of the research is a conversation between warhousing professionals and the researchers . We want to answer questions that are relevant and provide real benefits to the industry ”
— Karl Manrodt , Professor of Logistic
212 zational cultures that support healthy and productive work-life blending .
When it comes to building professional relationships , Gwendolyn ( Gwen ) W . Rogers says being an active member of WERC ( for 25 years ) was key . Rogers volunteered at the Conference registration desk for the several years and she recommends it as a fantastic way to meet a lot of people in a very short period of time .
“ I tend to be a reserved person ,” she adds , “ so at every Conference I have specifically tried to step out of my comfort zone and always sit with new people at every session and meal .”
Former WERC Board President ( 2010-2011 ) Catherine Cooper , Founder and CEO of World Connections , credits her time on the Board as offering her a chance to develop skills outside her profession that she would not have otherwise . “ For example , public speaking in front of 1,000 people — you don ’ t often get to do that in a company , but you do at WERC ,” she explains , add-
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