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WERC's 27th Annual Conference Features Industry Leaders

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The Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC), a premier association for warehousing and distribution professionals, will host its 27th Annual Conference on May 16-19, 2004, at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, GA. The conference will feature an impressive lineup of main stage speakers, including H. Lee Scott Jr., president and CEO of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Mike Ditka, former NFL coach, Tom Malone, executive vice chairman, Milliken & Company, and Michael Staver of the Staver Group.

Key Takeaways:

  • H. Lee Scott Jr., president and CEO of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., will share his experiences in his rise through the ranks of the company's logistics operations, highlighting Wal-Mart's recognition as the "Most Admired" company in the U.S. by Fortune magazine.
  • Thomas J. Malone, executive vice chairman of Milliken & Company, will open the conference with his contagious passion for quality and share the key elements of his vision for continuous excellence, which has led Milliken to achieve the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award and the Milliken Medal of Quality Award.
  • Mike Ditka, legendary NFL player and coach, will bring his winning message to Tuesday's lineup, sharing first-hand experiences and humorous anecdotes on lessons learned in a life of commitment and success.
  • Michael Staver will close the conference with an insightful presentation on overcoming workplace negativity, providing tools to make a difference in workplace performance.
  • The conference will feature over 70 warehousing-focused sessions, making it a comprehensive platform for distribution and warehousing professionals.
  • WERC is a nonprofit professional association of distribution and warehousing professionals who lead, direct, and manage the efficient flow of information, materials, and finished goods throughout the supply chain.

Statistics:

  • 27th Annual Conference hosted by WERC
  • 5 main stage speakers, including H. Lee Scott Jr., Mike Ditka, Tom Malone, Michael Staver, and Robert Shaunnessey
  • 70+ warehousing-focused sessions
  • May 16-19, 2004, conference dates
  • Atlanta Marriott Marquis in Atlanta, GA, venue

Sources:

  • WERC's 27th Annual Conference press release
  • WERC's website: http://www.werc.org/

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