| 10:00 am - 6:00 pm | Networking | Registration Open |
| 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Special | National Veteran's Memorial & Museum [More Info] |
| 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Special | Beer Logic [More Info] |
| 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Networking | Kick Start Welcome Reception [More Info] |
| 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm | Networking | Sunday Night Meet & Eat [More Info] |
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| 7:00 am - 8:00 am | Networking | Women @ WERC Kick-Off: Breakfast and Networking [More Info] |
| 7:00 am - 8:00 am | Networking | Buffet Breakfast [More Info] |
| 7:00 am - 5:30 pm | Networking | Registration Open |
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Thought Leader Session | Design Strategies & Simulation for E-Commerce Put-Wall Systems [More Info] |
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Thought Leader Session | The Business Case for Safety Culture [More Info] |
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Thought Leader Session | True Story: WMS Selection in 90 Days with Under Budget Go-Live in Less Than 5 Months [More Info] |
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Thought Leader Session | How Educational Institutions are Revolutionizing Technology in Supply Chain Education [More Info] |
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Thought Leader Session | Follow Tractor Supply's Delivery from Store Service Journey [More Info] |
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | Make Every Minute Count: Effective Time Management for Warehouse Pros [More Info] |
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | In a Pinch? Squeeze More Storage / Production into Less Space [More Info] |
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | How to Interface Manufacturing Goals with Supply Chain Goals [More Info] |
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | Many Happy Returns: Best Practices in Reverse Logistics [More Info] |
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Special | Metrics in the DC: Annual Workplace Study [More Info] |
| 9:15 am - 10:15 am | Thought Leader Session | Give Your Warehouse Workers Four Weeks of Vacation? Absolutely. [More Info] |
| 9:15 am - 10:15 am | Thought Leader Session | Decentralizing to Centralizing: Global Warehousing Strategies in a Heavily Regulated, Union Environment [More Info] |
| 9:15 am - 10:15 am | Thought Leader Session | Human + Machine: Deploying Collaborative Robotic Picking Strategies [More Info] |
| 9:15 am - 10:15 am | Thought Leader Session | Automated Facilities: Synchronize and Fine-Tune Flow, Labor, and Accuracy for Maximum Peak Throughput [More Info] |
| 9:15 am - 10:15 am | Thought Leader Session | Deep-Dive Value Stream Mapping: Approach and Benefits [More Info] |
| 9:15 am - 10:15 am | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | Understand Cultural Differences Between the U.S. and Its Foreign Neighbors [More Info] |
| 9:15 am - 10:15 am | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | How to Create a Culture of Safety in Your Operation [More Info] |
| 9:15 am - 10:15 am | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | Real-Time, Scannable Data, Dashboards and Mobility: What's Working (and What Isn't) [More Info] |
| 9:15 am - 10:15 am | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | Almost There! The Latest Developments in Direct Store and Last Mile Deliveries [More Info] |
| 9:15 am - 10:15 am | Thought Leader Session | Emerging Technologies in the Supply Chain: How Disruption is Making A Difference [More Info] |
| 10:15 am - 10:45 am | Networking | Networking Break |
| 10:45 am - 11:45 am | General Session | General Session - A Chance to Lead: Recognizing Potential to Maximize Performance [More Info] |
| 11:45 am - 1:45 pm | Networking | Solutions Center Lunch |
| 11:55 am - 12:15 pm | | Reinventing Pick- & Put-to-Light with Augmented Reality, presented by LogistiVIEW [More Info] |
| 11:55 am - 12:15 pm | | Unique Storage and Handling Optimization Solutions You Need to Know About, presented by REB Storage Systems International [More Info] |
| 12:25 pm - 12:45 pm | | Machine Learning for Improved Warehouse Management, presented by Lucas Systems, Inc. [More Info] |
| 12:25 pm - 12:45 pm | | Ways to Attract and Retain a Logistics Workforce in a Competitive Labor Market, presented by ProLogistix [More Info] |
| 12:55 pm - 1:15 pm | | Leverage Warehouse KPIs to Improve Accuracy, Boost Efficiency and Reduce Costs, presented by Generix Group [More Info] |
| 12:55 pm - 1:15 pm | | Unlock the Hidden Potential of Your WMS's Data, presented by Longbow Advantage [More Info] |
| 1:25 pm - 1:45 pm | | Key Technologies Enabling Intelligent Fulfillment, presented by Zebra Technologies [More Info] |
| 1:25 pm - 1:45 pm | | Beyond Order Fulfillment: Do More with Autonomous Mobile Robots, presented by Fetch Robotics [More Info] |
| 1:45 pm - 4:45 pm | Facility Tour | Facility Tour #01 - Abercrombie and Fitch Retail Distribution (DC1) [More Info] |
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Thought Leader Session | How to Stop Back and Shoulder Injuries Among Warehouse Workers and Drivers [More Info] |
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Thought Leader Session | Today's Trends in Supply Chain Innovation [More Info] |
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Thought Leader Session | Pain Share = Gain Share: Exploring One Formula for Successful 3PL / Shipper Relationships [More Info] |
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Thought Leader Session | Moving Freight in the Age of Big Data [More Info] |
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | Chemical Warehousing: Hot Topic Considerations and Solutions [More Info] |
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | Empower Your People Through Servant Leadership [More Info] |
| 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | Cloud Based or Local: Where to Host Your Warehouse Management System? [More Info] |
| 2:00 pm - 4:35 pm | Facility Tour | Facility Tour #02 - DHL Multi-Client Shared Facility [More Info] |
| 2:15 pm - 4:30 pm | Facility Tour | Facility Tour #03 - State of Ohio Emergency Operations Center [More Info] |
| 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Facility Tour | Facility Tour #04 - DSW Distribution Center [More Info] |
| 2:45 pm - 4:55 pm | Facility Tour | Facility Tour #05 - Big Lots Regional Distribution and eComm Fulfillment Center [More Info] |
| 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Networking | Networking Break |
| 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Thought Leader Session | Revitalize an Existing Workforce Management Program to Achieve Peak Performance [More Info] |
| 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Thought Leader Session | Transportation Teamwork: Leveraging a 3PL to support an aggressive growth strategy [More Info] |
| 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Thought Leader Session | How to Successfully Manage Transitional Change in Health Care Supply Chains [More Info] |
| 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Thought Leader Session | Leveraging Labor Management Systems as Both a Process and a Program [More Info] |
| 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | Implement, Measure, and Justify Supply Chain Innovation [More Info] |
| 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | Pain Share = Gain Share: Exploring One Formula for Successful 3PL / Shipper Relationships [More Info] |
| 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | Staffing Versus Cubing: Which Is The Better Strategy To Achieve Operational Metrics? [More Info] |
| 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Networking | Solutions Center Reception |
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| 7:00 am - 7:30 am | Networking | Breakfast |
| 7:00 am - 4:30 pm | Networking | Registration Open |
| 7:30 am - 8:45 am | General Session | General Session - Leadership Lessons from the Trenches [More Info] |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Thought Leader Session | Use the Army's "Command Philosophy" to Develop Your Personal "Leader Philosophy" [More Info] |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Thought Leader Session | The Keys to Driving Best-In-Class Operational Excellence [More Info] |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Thought Leader Session | How the National Science Foundation Supports Supply Chain Needs [More Info] |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Thought Leader Session | Define and Align: Creating a Hierarchy of Distribution Metrics [More Info] |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | Labor Management Systems (LMS) Trends, Developments and Innovations [More Info] |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | The Latest Developments in Internet of Things (IoT) Use [More Info] |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | Decentralizing to Centralizing: Global Warehousing Strategies in a Heavily Regulated, Union Environment [More Info] |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | Innovative Transportation Technologies and Logistics Operations [More Info] |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Thought Leader Session | Lost in Big Data? Here's How to Find More Value From Your Distribution Data [More Info] |
| 9:00 am - 10:00 am | Thought Leader Session | Achieve New Heights – How Mentorship Leads to Better Career Decisions [More Info] |
| 10:00 am - 10:30 am | Networking | Networking Break |
| 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Thought Leader Session | Where Have You Been All My Life? Partnering with a 3PL for the First Time. [More Info] |
| 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Thought Leader Session | Robotics and Automation: Transforming the Facility Landscape [More Info] |
| 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Thought Leader Session | Implementing a Hybrid Approach for Customized Slotting Across a Distributed Network [More Info] |
| 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Thought Leader Session | Measure Up! Embark on Your Analytics Journey Today [More Info] |
| 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Thought Leader Session | The Modern Talent War: Five Currencies You Must Pay Employees [More Info] |
| 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | How Good (and Bad) Leadership Impacts Operational Performance [More Info] |
| 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | Finding and Leveraging Insights from Big Data and Data Analytics [More Info] |
| 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | Define and Align: How to Create a Hierarchy of Distribution Metrics [More Info] |
| 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | Achieve New Heights – How Mentorship Leads to Better Career Decisions [More Info] |
| 10:30 am - 11:30 am | Thought Leader Session | It's a High-Risk World: Protect Your Supply Chain from Sabotage, Theft, or Terrorism [More Info] |
| 11:30 am - 1:30 pm | Networking | Solutions Center Lunch |
| 11:40 am - 12:00 pm | | Reinventing Pick- & Put-to-Light with Augmented Reality, presented by LogistiVIEW [More Info] |
| 11:40 am - 12:00 pm | | Is Your Operation Ready for Robotic Lift Trucks? Presented by Yale Materials Handling Corp. [More Info] |
| 12:10 pm - 12:30 pm | | Digitizing Supply Chain Transportation with Crowd Sourcing, presented by Uber Freight [More Info] |
| 12:10 pm - 12:30 pm | | Prevent Back and Shoulder Injuries in the Warehouse, presented by Future Industrial Technologies, Inc. [More Info] |
| 12:40 pm - 1:00 pm | | Visualize Your Distribution Metrics in Action, presented by Agilitics [More Info] |
| 12:40 pm - 1:00 pm | | Applying Active Managerial Leadership to Impact Operational Performance, presented by Proaction International [More Info] |
| 1:10 pm - 1:30 pm | | Mobile Apps in the SAP Warehouse: Tools and Tactics for Faster and Easier Deployment, presented by TPI [More Info] |
| 1:10 pm - 1:30 pm | | Why the Software Selection Process Should be Like a Doctor's Visit, presented by Systems Logic [More Info] |
| 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm | Thought Leader Session | The Customer-Centric Supply Chain [More Info] |
| 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm | Thought Leader Session | Transportation Optimization Through Dynamic Decision-Making [More Info] |
| 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm | Thought Leader Session | Partnering for Inclusivity: An Approach to Finding a New Labor Source [More Info] |
| 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm | Thought Leader Session | Foreign-Trade Zone Warehousing: A Public-Private Partnership [More Info] |
| 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | Strategies to Attract and Retain Drivers [More Info] |
| 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | Learn More About Hydrogen Fuel Cells [More Info] |
| 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | Ways to Measure Productivity Without a Labor Management System (LMS) [More Info] |
| 1:45 pm - 4:25 pm | Facility Tour | Facility Tour #11 - ascena (Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant & more) retail Etna facility [More Info] |
| 2:15 pm - 4:25 pm | Facility Tour | Facility Tour #12 - Big Lots Regional Distribution and eComm Fulfillment Center [More Info] |
| 2:25 pm - 4:30 pm | Facility Tour | Facility Tour #13 - Walmart DC 6024 [More Info] |
| 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Facility Tour | Facility Tour #14 - ODW Logistics Ecommerce Fulfillment Center [More Info] |
| 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm | Networking | Networking Break |
| 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm | Thought Leader Session | How to Use WERC's Tools to Improve Operations [More Info] |
| 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm | Thought Leader Session | What Supply Chain Optimization Software Can't Tell You [More Info] |
| 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm | Thought Leader Session | 30 Warehouse Improvement Ideas in 60 minutes [More Info] |
| 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | Becoming a Shipper of Choice for Drivers [More Info] |
| 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | New Approaches to Attracting Labor to Modern Manufacturing Operations [More Info] |
| 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm | Peer-to-Peer Discussion Session | Hot Topics in Logistics Recap [More Info] |
| 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm | Thought Leader Session | Retailer Supply Chain Performance Penalties: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly [More Info] |
| 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Networking | NetWERCing Reception [More Info] |
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| 7:30 am - 9:30 am | Networking | Registration Open |
| 8:00 am - 8:30 am | Networking | Breakfast |
| 8:30 am - 9:30 am | General Session | Closing General Session - Uncrapify Your Life! [More Info] |
