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Education for warehouse logistics leaders

IWLA offers fall classes, conferences on warehouse basics, safety, technology, and legal issues.

DC Velocity Staff
By DC Velocity StaffAug 12, 2015
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Supply chain professionals face a rapidly growing market fueled by fast-changing technology. Now one industry group has launched a fall lineup of new educational programs to help them keep up.

The International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) will host a series of in-person, multiday events:

  • The Safety and Risk Conference will address warehouse risk prevention and management, giving supervisors tools to prevent employee injuries and protect warehouse businesses when accidents do occur. Sept. 2 and 3, Chicago, Ill.
  • The Technology and Operations Solutions Conference will concentrate on technology and operations work together in warehouses. Emerging technologies, cultural transitions, security challenges, lean operations, and data management will be covered. Sept. 24 and 25, Fort Worth, Texas.
  • The Essentials of Warehousing Course, aims to offer a deep understanding of operations, IT, sales, marketing, customer service, human resources, and legal liabilities. Oct. 6-9, Tempe, Ariz.
  • The Warehouse Legal Practice Symposium will cover the latest court cases, legal issues, insurance practices, and regulations that create uncertainty in third-party warehouse logistics companies. Nov. 12 and 13, Chicago, Ill.
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