International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA)

IWLA Unveils Expanded Political and Government Education/Advocacy Effort

2010-09-07T13:55:00.001-07:00

IWLA is pleased to announce the launch of an expanded political education effort by establishing the IWLA Corporate Political Education Fund (CPEF). CPEF was created to help support IWLA's advocacy efforts. IWLA recently talked to Mark DeFabis of Integrated Distribution Services about the program and its importance to all IWLA members. Mark, with Doug Sibila of Peoples Services, co-chairs IWLA’s Government Affairs Steering Committee.

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Georgia Adopts IWLA Proposal to Bring Warehouse Law Into the High Tech Era

2010-08-02T16:00:00.000-07:00

August 2, 2010 (DES PLAINES, IL) – The International Warehouse Logistics Association made more progress in its campaign to get states to adopt changes to the Uniform Commercial Code when Georgia became the latest state to do so.

The Georgia state legislature passed legislation adopting the changes, which was signed into law by Governor Sonny Perdue on May 27 and went onto effect on July 1.

The UCC was established in 1952 and is one of a number of uniform acts that have been created to harmonize the law of sales and other commercial transactions in all 50 states. Article 7 of the code pertains to warehouse receipts, bills of lading and other documents of title. In 2003, IWLA began an effort to get the states to adopt a revised Article 7 that allows for many of these documents to be in electronic form.

The new Georgia law also deletes obsolete references to tariffs, classifications and regulations that no longer track modern commercial practices. In addition, it deals with permissible contractual limitations of liability; negotiation and transfer; lien of the carrier or warehousemen on the goods and right to enforce lien in a commercially reasonable manner; altered, lost and stolen instruments; and the effects on holders resulting from insolvency of the warehouse customer.

Continue reading about the IWLA's campaign here.

IWLA Slates Two C-TPAT Programs For September in Dallas and Chicago

2010-07-21T13:56:00.000-07:00

July 21, 2010 (DES PLAINES, IL) – The International Warehouse Logistics Association will hold two educational programs this September in Dallas and Chicago on how third-party logistics providers can implement the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT).

Titled "C-TPAT Implementation for Third-Party Logistics Providers: A Primer," will provide attendees with the knowledge they need to land and manage business that requires expertise in handling international goods. The program will prepare third-party logistics providers for enrollment in C-TPAT, teach how to maintain best practices across their supply chains, and to prepare for U.S. Custom and Border Protection (CBP) validation at both domestic and non-domestic facilities.

Attendees will receive an electronic handout detailing the CBP C-TPAT program and all supporting CBP documentation related to eligibility and program enrollment. In addition, a Best Practices Manual and a Risk Assessment Scoring Matrix that can be used to document security across the entire supply chain will be provided.

The program agenda includes a C-TPAT overview and background information, including review of the different enrollment categories; 3PL provider definition and eligibility requirements, including how to manage cargo in the international supply chain; the steps to take for enrollment into C-TPAT; validation procedures and how to prepare for validation; and how to make the most effective use of the Best Practices Handbook.

Program leaders are Curtis D. Spencer, President, and Steve Schellenberg, Vice President of Business Development, for IMS Worldwide, Houston. Mr. Spencer is a nationally-recognized expert on logistics and intermodal shipping trends, ports, inland ports and rail-served logistics centers; foreign-trade zones; and all aspects of CBP issues and compliance. He served for four years on the Advisory Committee on Customs Operations authorized by Congress.

With a 20-year career in supply chain management, Mr. Schellenberg’s experience includes managing all aspects of automotive supply chains, global distribution and third-party logistics. He has extensive experience in the North America Free Trade Agreement trading regions and has managed air cargo, freight forwarding, ocean and truck transportation, and air charter operations.

The first program will be held on September 8, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., at the Westin Park Central Hotel in Dallas, immediately prior to the Texas Warehouse Association annual meeting. The cost is $275 for members of IWLA and TWA, and $375 for non-members.

The second program will be held September 23, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Hyatt Rosemont Hotel near Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The cost is $375 for IWLA members and $475 for non-members, and includes lunch.

For additional details about the course program hotel room rates and how to register, visit the IWLA website at: http://www.iwla.com/events/CalDetails.aspx?id=279

For more information, contact Cathy Heyderman, IWLA Education Coordinator, at 847-813-4699, ext. 230; or via email at cheyderman@iwla.com.

IWLA Sales & Marketing Workshop Shows How Your Entire Organization Can Be a Profit-Generating Dynamo

2010-06-08T09:45:00.000-07:00

June 7, 2010 (DES PLAINES, IL) – The International Warehouse Logistics Association’s 2010 Sales & Marketing Workshop will teach you how to turn everyone in your organization into members of a team that helps differentiate your firm from competitors through development of excellence in sales and service.

As a commercial warehouse and third-party logistics provider – or as a supplier servicing to the logistics industry – the last thing you want is for your prospective customers to think of your service offerings as commodities. To avoid this fate, you need to differentiate your services in the market from your competitors, and that starts with strategic approach to sales.

Who actually generates more growth for your company – the CEO, the sales team, the operations team or the customer? The answer is that all of them do. The IWLA annual Sales & Marketing Workshop will focus on the fundamentals of developing the strategic planning and selling skills of all the key business leaders in your company.

Among the topics covered will be the key strategic questions every organization, division or business unit must answer and finishes with practical tactics to execute a successful business building strategy. You will learn how to teach employees throughout your operation the five crucial steps to successful selling – whether they are selling an idea, a service or themselves.

“Successful sellers inspire trust and confidence in the customers with whom they interact, and by extension, in their organization,” said IWLA President Joel Anderson. “People who continually create positive experiences for their customers are powerful generators of new business and barriers to attrition. Leaders and managers in sales, operations, and the executive suite will leave the workshop with a framework to create the organizational DNA for a customer-focused, growth-minded business.”

The workshop leaders are consultants Verinder Syal and Nancy Olive, principals with Chicago-based Syal Consult, who have actual experience running companies and delivering results in Blue Chip companies such as Procter & Gamble, Frito-Lay and Quaker Oats, as well as in start-ups, LBOs and turnarounds. This includes extensive experience in the third-party logistics market.

Among the guest speakers will be Susan Promane, Supply Chain Director of Whirlpool Canada, who offers the perspective of someone who has worked both sides of the fence as a 3PL sales and customer service International Warehouse Logistics Association 2800 River Road, Suite 260 • Des Plaines, IL 60018-6003 Phone 847.813.4699 • Fax 847.813.0115 www.iwla.com
executive and now as a significant buyer of 3PL services. He experience includes working in sales at CN Rail, Tibbett & Britten Group, Skulogix and Meridien IQ. Titled “Sales & Marketing Strategies for Operations & Sales Leaders,” the two-day workshop will be held July 14-15 at the Rosemont Hyatt in Rosemont (Chicago), IL. Certified Logistics Professional credit is available for attendees. Class size is limited, so make sure to register early.

For details on registration fees and the course program, visit http://www.iwla.com/Events/CalDetails.aspx?Page=Home&id=272 on the Web. For more information, contact Cathy Heyderman, IWLA Education Coordinator, at 847-813-4699, ext. 230; or via email at cheyderman@iwla.com.

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Global Logistics: IWLA Concerned About Teamsters

2010-05-25T13:35:00.000-07:00

Source: Logistics Management

By: Patrick Burnson, Executive Editor
May 25, 2010
"OAKLAND—The International Warehouse Logistics Association is urging Congress to reject legislative language that would weaken federal preemption of state and local regulation of trucking in the nation’s ports because it is a backdoor attempt to drive independent owner-operator truckers out of business at those locations – including at the Port of Oakland.
In a recent letter to Peter DeFazio (D-OR), chairman, and John J. Duncan Jr. (R-TN), ranking minority member of the House on Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, IWLA President Joel D. Anderson said proposed amendments to the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act would undermine federal preemption by allowing local governments to regulate port trucking when it comes to address environmental and port security matters.

“The proposed amendments are not really about environmental and security concerns at the nation’s ports,” Anderson said in his letter. “They are an attempt to gain through legislation what the courts have found to be unlawful: local regulation of truck drayage services at the nation’s ports. Specifically, the proposed amendments are designed to allow the ports to ban independent owner-operators in favor of employee drivers.”

Current federal law preempts state and local regulation of trucking in interstate and foreign commerce except in regard to safety. The proposed amendments would undermine federal preemption by granting local governments the authority to regulate the port trucking industry to address environmental and port security matters.

Proponents of the amendment improperly characterize the need for change as necessary to improve air quality and port security. Several major U.S. ports, including the Ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Seattle, have already initiated very successful Clean Truck Programs, Anderson pointed out to the subcommittee leaders. He cited the example of the California Air Resources Board which, in conjunction with the South Coast Air Quality Management District, implemented a clean trucks program that led to an estimated 80 percent reduction in diesel emissions two years ahead of its target date.
“This occurred without changing federal law,” Anderson noted. “This and similar efforts underway at other major U.S. ports demonstrate that it is not necessary to rewrite longstanding federal trucking laws to accomplish significant environmental improvements in port areas.”

IWLA Appoints Camille Golden Marketing & Communications Coordinator

2010-05-10T10:17:00.000-07:00

April 26, 2010 (Des Plaines, IL) – The International Warehouse Logistics Association appointed Camille Golden to the newly-created position of Marketing & Communications Coordinator.

In her new position, Ms. Golden is responsible for developing and implementing IWLA’s marketing and communications activities. Her duties include providing weekly updates to the IWLA website, producing and distributing the weekly electronic newsletter, This Week @ IWLA, and coordinating marketing materials.

“Camille Golden brings just the right skill set and experience to strengthen our communication capabilities,” said Joel D. Anderson, IWLA president and CEO. “In her new post she will be able to improve communications about the association’s advocacy initiatives and educational and other services to IWLA members and prospective members in the commercial warehouse and third-party logistics industry.”

Before joining IWLA, Ms. Golden worked for the International Society for Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect as International Events and Communications Coordinator. Ms. Golden holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication and Theater Arts from Western Illinois University, Macomb.

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Since 1891, the International Warehouse Logistics Association has been defining the standards of excellence in warehousing and logistics outsourcing. IWLA promotes the growth and success of third-party logistics companies by providing its more than 500 member companies with resources, information, education and professional programs designed to advance their businesses and provide greater value to their customers. For more information, visit IWLA.

Kenco Logistic Services' CEO Gary L. Mayfield elected International Warehouse Logistics Association chair

2010-04-13T08:20:00.000-07:00

Among Mayfield's top priorities as chair will be membership recruitment and retention, and improving communication of IWLA's government affairs activities at the federal and state levels.

Modern Materials Handling Staff -- Modern Materials Handling, 4/9/2010

Kenco Logistic Services, one of the most respected names in the third-party logistics (3PL) industry, has announced the election of Gary L. Mayfield, CEO, to the post of chairman of the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA).

"I am honored and delighted to have been selected to lead this great organization for the next year," Mayfield said. He brings strong experience to IWLA. Since joining Kenco as CEO in 1999, the company has experienced double-digit growth and is now one of the largest family-owned and privately-held 3PL solutions provider in the United States. Kenco serves more than 200 clients in 31 states and Canada, with 100 facilities and 25 million square feet of warehouse space. The company's core capabilities are warehousing and distribution, transportation management, materials handling equipment, assembly, cartoning, labeling, reverse logistics, packaging, engineering services, metal cutting, fabricating and project management.

Mayfield's expertise in warehousing, transportation and value-added services is founded on more than 30 years of supply chain experience with 3PLs and manufacturing companies.

"The momentum for IWLA has been really building each year with Jere Van Puffelen and previous chairmen steadying the ship and getting it moving in the right direction," Mayfield said. His top priorities as IWLA chairman will be increasing membership recruitment and retention; getting members more involved in the association-including associate members; and improving communication of IWLA's government affairs activities at the federal and state levels, as well as its educational, product and service opportunities.

In addition to IWLA, Mayfield is an active member of the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) and Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP).

IWLA Opposes Placing Freight Transportation Under CARB Cap

2010-03-09T08:23:00.001-08:00

Contact: Patty Senecal, IWLA California Government Affairs, (310) 678-7782; or Joel Anderson, IWLA President & CEO, (847) 813-4699

IWLA Opposes Placing Freight Transportation Under CARB Cap

January 13, 2010 (Des Plaines, IL) – The International Warehouse Logistics Association told the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that a draft cap-and-trade regulation that places freight transportation under the cap would devastate the state’s economy at a time when it can least afford it.

IWLA specifically opposes placing freight transportation fuels under a declining cap and adopting a state-only low carbon fuel standard as part of the state’s Scoping Plan regulations, which are intended to regulate greenhouse gas emissions. The cumulative state plan places significant increases on fuel, electricity and vehicle prices and has no impact on global greenhouse gas emissions.

The proposed CARB rules would raise state diesel fuel prices 40 to 60 cents per gallon and regulate heavy-duty truck trailers for aerodynamic efficiencies, IWLA noted. The rules also would boost utility rates 30% to 45% including the assessment on utility providers, with up to an $82 million allowance liability due every three years. Each in-state refiner would be hit with an average $150 million allowance liability every three years and offsets would be limited to 4%, severely limiting the ability of utility and diesel fuel providers to reduce their compliance costs.

“The cumulative impact will be substantial job losses, the relocation of distribution centers from California to other states and an increase in miles traveled by heavy-duty trucks into California from bordering states,” said IWLA President and CEO Joel Anderson. “The irony is that the proposed rules will result in a negative environmental impact because the added transportation miles will create an increase in greenhouse gas emissions.”

IWLA urged CARB to instead focus on the most cost-effective carbon reduction strategies first, and push back the requirements that are not cost effective to 2020 and expand offsets from 4% to at least 25%.

Anderson also said IWLA supports the adoption of a low carbon fuel standard for California when the technology exists, is appropriately tested in in-use vehicles, is commercially viable, and when the regulation is adopted by all of the Western States. Click here to see the letter filed by the Western States Goods Movement Alliance.

IWLA chief unfazed by recession's challenges

2010-02-08T12:28:00.001-08:00

A slumping economy didn't stop Joel Anderson from boosting the group's membership, finances in 2009. Now, he's looking to build on that success.

The conventional wisdom says that an economic slump is no time to try to build up a trade association's membership or launch a series of bold new initiatives. But apparently Joel D. Anderson either never got the word or chose to ignore it. Since taking the reins of the International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) three years ago, Anderson has worked steadily to inject a new sense of purpose into the venerable organization. He has revitalized IWLA's government affairs program, expanded its education offerings, and—perhaps most impressive of all—implemented a membership recruitment and retention program that led to positive financial growth in 2009.

Anderson, who serves as the group's president and chief executive officer, has long experience in the association world. Prior to joining IWLA, he spent 28 years with the California Trucking Association (CTA), the last 13 as executive vice president and CEO. Before joining CTA, Anderson was an economist with the California Public Utilities Commission. He has a community college teaching credential in marketing and distribution, and has served on state and national panels on transportation, goods movement, and mobility.

Anderson spoke recently with DC Velocity Group Editorial Director Mitch Mac Donald about the challenges facing IWLA's members, the shifting regulatory winds, and what shippers might not know about 3PL services.

Q: Could you start by telling us a little bit about your background and how you came to be where you are today?
A: I graduated from UCLA in 1970 with a bachelor's degree in economics and then went to work as an economist for the California Public Utilities Commission, which regulated trucking in those days. I spent six or seven years with them, participating in rate-making and regulatory proceedings. At one of those proceedings, the head of the California Trucking Association's research department saw me in action. He offered me a job with the group, which I accepted.

I started out in the research department, and 15 years later, wound up running the whole organization. During my time there, I grew the finances and grew the membership in a trial-and-error way. I learned through the process how to run a pretty good government affairs shop and a pretty focused industry association.

I took a medical retirement in July 2005 when I had surgery for cancer. Afterwards, while I was sitting around trying to decide what to do next, I put my resume on the American Society of Association Executives' Web site, and it just so happened that IWLA was searching for a new president and CEO at that time. The search firm picked up my resume. I went through the process, got interviewed, and then received an offer to come here.

I started with IWLA in April 2006. In the first year, we grew a little bit, and in the second year, 2007, we grew substantially. 2008 was a retrenchment year—a time for realigning, refocusing, and restructuring the organization. In 2009, we began growing again, so I feel real good about the changes we made in 2008 to give us a better foundation to build on.

Q: Who are IWLA's members?
A: I would say that facility-based third-party logistics service providers are the core of our membership. They range from the company that operates a single 50,000-square-foot warehouse all the way up to industry heavyweights like UPS Supply Chain Solutions.

Over the years, our members have gotten more and more involved in value-added services, so that the warehouse is not just a static facility that is racking goods, but an operation that handles all kinds of subassembly, kitting, packing, and order fulfillment tasks. I just toured a warehouse in Indiana where I'd say at least 15 percent of the square footage was devoted to conveyor racks, assembly lines, and Internet order fulfillment—you know, something you would not have seen 15 years ago.

Q: What are the key challenges your members face today, and what is IWLA doing to help them in that regard?
A: There are several issues. One is a concern that probably wasn't on the radar screen with any frequency two years ago but in today's business climate, has become a growing problem for our members—the creditworthiness of their customers, the shippers or beneficial owners of the goods stored in the warehouse. We're seeing more problems with late payments and sometimes bankruptcies. So, we're getting more questions from members about the warehouse lien. Specifically, they want to know about the proper documentation and execution of the warehouse lien to protect their interests if, in fact, a customer goes into bankruptcy.

We're also getting more questions in these tough times on how to market: how to get your name out there, how to build your brand, how to take advantage of social media to market your services, and how to differentiate yourself in the marketplace.

We've done a number of things in response to those questions. For one thing, we developed the Logistics Services Locator (LSL), a free search engine that lets customers search for an IWLA member by location, company, keyword, and so on. We put a lot of effort into that and advertise it to the shipping community.

I also have developed a relationship with a consultant who specializes in 3PL marketing, Chip Scholes. He has made himself available to our members for help developing their marketing campaigns.

Basically, we're trying to help our members understand that in order to market their services successfully, they first have to sit down and analyze who they are and what they do better than anybody else. When times were good, people forgot that because freight came their way. But now, you'd better be able to deliver a clear message about who you are, what you bring, and why people should do business with you.

Q: What else do you offer in the way of member support?
A. We also offer training and education. Our education programs focus on ways to make your company more profitable. We have seven live classes every year plus webinars—all C-level oriented.

In addition, we have really ramped up our government affairs and advocacy work. We feel that the days of deregulation are over. If the government is going to look at more aggressively or intrusively regulating the supply chain, we want to be there to try to make sure those regulations working their way through Congress and regulatory agencies won't negatively affect trade and commerce.

Q: What does the future hold for your members—both in the near term and the long term?
A: It looks like people are starting to move inventories. You know, our industry totally relies on consumer behavior. The long and short of it is, if consumers buy, our people do well. If consumers don't buy, our people don't do well because it is velocity through the warehouse where our guys and gals make the money. I mean, storage is nice, but it's their move into value-added services that has significantly increased our members' role in the supply chain, and that is influenced by consumer behavior.

To a great extent, two items affect the long-term profitability of our members. One is regulations on international trade and commerce. In other words, how free is free trade? If international trade can flow freely, then we have an opportunity to be real creative in helping our manufacturers and shippers outsource, resource, insource—you know, whatever it takes to get the right amount of the right product to the right customer on time. Number two is encouraging our consumers to buy things. Almost everything else is secondary to that because if consumers are going to buy, then freight is going to move and we are going to have an opportunity to make money.

Q: What advice would you give a young person who's interested in pursuing a career in the logistics profession?
A: I'd tell them it's all about following up and following through. Do what you say you're going to do and then let people know you did it. Reliability is probably the number one thing in success because reliability builds trust.

Q: Recognizing that a lot of our readers are customers of your members, is there anything else you'd like to share with them?
A: I think the major point I'd like to make to your readers is how inventive and creative today's 3PL is, so that if they haven't looked at that—at letting that 3PL at least examine their supply chain for ways to reduce costs and boost order fulfillment performance—they should, because the entrepreneurs in our business are incredibly creative. That is what is so thrilling about being in this business. The people doing supply chain fulfillment now are just so incredibly, incredibly creative. The way they are using technology, the way they are managing their work force. It is just fun to watch. So if they haven't tried it, I would suggest your readers put a toe in the water and give it a try. I think they will be very impressed with the results.

Q & A with 2010 IWLA Annual Convention Panelists Ann Christopher and Eric Little

2010-01-21T06:01:00.000-08:00

The 119th IWLA Annual Convention will be held March 7‐9, 2010 at the Hotel del Coronado in San Diego. One of the panels at the event, Key Elements of Your Insurance Program: Don’t Leave Yourself Exposed, will be presented by IWLA members Ann Christopher, CLP, VP & General Counsel, Kenco Logistic Services; and Eric Little, CPCU, VP, Corporate Risk Management. This session will address key elements of the risk management process and how 3PL insurance coverage responds to actual needs. Session attendees will gain a better understanding as to how operational practices can affect premium costs. They will also learn about costly assumptions and misconceptions regarding insurance as they pertain to the 3PL industry, including basic coverage exclusions and loopholes.

In her capacity at Kenco, Ann Christopher is responsible for managing Kenco’s legal affairs including: contract development, real estate lease negotiation, claims review, customer bankruptcy and employment law issues. Prior to coming to Kenco, Ann served as Vice President and General Counsel for the International Warehouse Logistics Association, where she provided legal support to 3PLs across the United States and Canada. She also has had government experience having served with the Environmental Protection Agency on a joint federal/state detail targeting environmental criminal enforcement and clerking for the U.S. Department of Justice in the Lands Division while in law school.

Eric Little is currently serving as Vice President of Corporate Risk Management, an insurance consulting firm located in Charlotte, NC. Established in 1978, Corporate Risk Management has been providing risk management consulting services to the warehousing, logistics and transportation industries throughout its 30‐year history. Eric joined Corporate Risk Management in 1999 and is currently one of the senior account executives responsible for managing half of the firm’s client list. Eric’s duties involve daily client interaction discussing their risk management issues, as well as, providing services that include renewal negotiations and program placement, renewal bid coordination, insurance policy audits, contract review, and claims evaluation and review.

IWLA recently asked Ann and Eric to provide insights into their panel:

Q ‐ Please share with IWLA members a little about the material you will be presenting at the Annual Convention.

A ‐ Our presentation will consist of a complete overview of risk management. We will explain what 3PLs need to look for when evaluating insurance policies, what to look for in policy exclusions, and what factors are taken into consideration by underwriters when calculating premiums. We will also discuss factors that cause premiums to take on additional pricing. ....

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Vote for the Best Third Party Logistics Providers!

2010-01-07T13:25:00.000-08:00

Do you have third party logistics providers that you would like to nominate on Inbound Logistics for their outstanding services?

Well then, please vote here!

IWLA is the unified voice of the value-added warehousing and logistics industry. With over 500 member companies, we are able to represent the best products and top-notch services. If you are searching for 3rd party logistics warehousing and logistics services, the IWLA Logistics Services Locator (LSL) is the your solution. Find the warehouse locator on our site.

Corporate Sustainability Programs Webcast

2009-12-05T11:16:00.000-08:00

December 8, 2009
11:00 to 12:30 CST

Corporate Sustainability Programs Webcast

Program Objectives
Corporate sustainability programs for 3PLs provide a way to measure key sustainability performance indicators, track program performance, and better manage select environmental and related social impacts. In addition, shippers are looking to the supply chain to meet the needs of their own sustainability programs and are looking to 3PLs to help them operate efficiently without compromising profitability.

Developing a corporate sustainability program provides cost saving through efficiencies, awareness of technologic innovations, and behavior changes when making choices in operations, products, and services that have environmental impact.

Program Agenda
Learn the basics of establishing a strategy for sustainability that relates to your customers' sustainability objectives. Identify the performance indicators that your company will address in a sustainability plan. Measures those performance indicators to establish a baseline that verifies where you are and then develop goals to reach your sustainability objectives. Sustainability initiatives demonstrate your companies cutting-edge committment to safety and the environment. By identifying core values, measuring them, and stretching toward your goals, you will be positioned as an industry leader -- ahead of your competition -- and create goodwill with the public.

What You'll Learn
This webcast will tell you how to develop and integrate a sustainability plan into your business operations, by outlining your (1) strategy, (2) selecting your performance indicators, and (3) integrating tracking of the performance indicators of your daily operations.

Safety & Risk Conference

2009-11-06T06:54:00.000-08:00

November 12-13, 2009 Safety & Risk Conference Program Overview Risk control and safety are of vital concern to every warehouse-based logistics operation. Improve your effectiveness in controlling industry-specific risk through analysis of case studies, expert presentations and group discussion. Network with peers who face similar challenges. Gain the knowledge you need to keep your company strong and nimble in an uncertain world. Who Should Attend This conference is geared to safety and human resources managers, previous attendees (all new sessions!), IWLA Insurance Company members, and supervisors whose responsibilities include identifying and managing warehouse safety and risk. Program Agenda 1. CSA 2010 (Comprehensive Safety Analysis 2010) Terry Lewis, Senior Vice President of Sales, Compliance Safety Systems Lewis will address: (a) the purpose of the CSA 2010 initiative; (b) the CSA 2010 operational model; (c) the Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) and how are they used in CSA 2010; (d) the difference between SafeStat and the new Safety Measurement System; and (e) the difference between a compliance review and CSA 2010 interventions. 2. New Materials: Risks & Regulatory Requirements Ernie Harben, CLP, Sr Manager of Safety & Regulatory Compliance, Saddle Creek Corporation; Michael Lopeman, Division VP, Artex Risk Solutions In these challenging economic times, warehouses consider new opportunities to expand customers and products or experience special pressures from customers to take on products not handled previously. Harben and Lopeman will review the importance of establishing a critical path for analysis and review of materials before handling or transporting, and the organizational structure needed to ensure that your company only handles those materials for which your facility is approved, safe storage and insurance requirements are maintained, and your employees are trained. Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) will also be discussed. 3. Pending FDA Legislation & Its Impact on Warehousing Craig Henry, PhD, Sr. VP & COO, Scientific and Regulatory Affairs, Grocery Manufacturers Association There has been a growing consensus that reform and changes are needed in our food safety system, and as a result, comprehensive food safety legislation has been introduced by Congress. This legislation includes measures to reform the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA’s) oversight of food and imposes a variety of new requirements on food producers, manufacturers, handlers, and distributors. Some proposed legislation is calling for “farm-to-fork” traceability as well as potential changes to the FDA Reportable Food Registry. This session will provide the latest thinking on how regulators and industry are approaching this most challenging legislation involving producers, manufacturers, distributors, brokers and retailers. 4. DOT Mock Audit Overview David Saunders, President & CEO, Compliance Safety Systems Saunders will review the various factors in a DOT audit, including financial responsibility (49 CFR part 387) and assistance in investigations and special studies (49 CFR part 390); controlled substance and alcohol testing (49 CFR part 382) and qualification of drivers (49 CFR part 391); hours of service (49 CFR part 395); inspection, repair, and maintenance (49 CFR part 396); hazardous materials (part 397 of the FMCSR and parts 171, 177 & 180 of the HMR, 49 CFR); and accident ratio. 5. Safety Success Stories: Learn What Works from Warehouse Operators Facilitators: Quentin Beitler, President, W.J. Beitler Co. & Beitler Trucking; Melissa Dempsey, HR & Safety Manager, Camrett Logistics; Bill Lorenzen, Safety Director, Price Transfer Inc. Conference attendees represent warehouse and trucking operators and safety and risk practitioner’s collectively with hundreds of years of experience. In this session attendees will break out into small groups with an experienced facilitator supporting each group. Groups will IDENTIFY and SHARE BEST SAFETY PRACTICES they have used in their operations. 6. Warehouse & Transportation Security Daniel Day, Loss Prevention & Security Manager, Kenco Management Services, LLC Cargo theft and warehouse burglaries are on the rise and criminals continue to be more brazen and bold in their actions. This session will provide an overview of current trends in warehouse burglaries and cargo thefts being seen throughout the United States. We will also suggest and discuss possible countermeasures facilities can implement to improve their overall security program, while protecting their employees, facilities, and inventory. 7. Verst Group Logistics: Sharing Safety Best Practices that Work Mike Hart, Safety Director, Verst Group Logistics To lower worker’s compensation expenses and send employees home safe, Verst Group Logistics has developed safety best practices that have enabled Verst to reduce its incident rates by over 75% in less than 2 years. Verst facilities range in size from 10 to over 450 employees, and are all well on their way to achieving safe operations excellence. In this interactive discussion, Hart will review the best practices and tools that will equip your managers and supervisors to make better coaches, including incident investigations, how to get total involvement, as well as a wide range of proactive tools. 8. Transportation Accident Investigation/Immediate Response & Forensics Lew Bricker, Partner, SmithAmundsen Catastrophic events can happen at any time. To best protect your company you have to be prepared in advance. Trying to determine what you need to do after the catastrophic event increases risk, maximizes exposure, wastes money and decreases results. This session examines best practices and strategies for managing catastrophic events during the first 24 hours, 7 days, and beyond so that you can minimize liability in emergency response situations. 9. OSHA Updates: Key Issues & Programs Impacting Warehousing Bill Coulehan, Compliance Assistant Specialist, U.S. Dept of Labor, OSHA Coulehan will address new enforcement potential, including record keeping and enforcement of personal protection equipment (PPE). He will also discuss the benefits of Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP) that promote effective worksite-based safety and health. In the VPP, management, labor, and OSHA, through cooperative relationships, have implemented comprehensive safety and health management systems. There are three ways to participate in VPP: site-based, mobile workforce, and corporate. Approval into the VPP is OSHA’s official recognition of the outstanding efforts of employers and employees who have achieved exemplary occupational safety and health. 10. Cargo Theft Mary Aftanas, Commercial Director, National Insurance Crime Bureau Updates on ways to address and fight cargo theft. Update on National task force on Cargo Theft and local initiatives. 11. IWLAIC Advocacy Group Phyllis Stockfish, Sr. VP, Artex Advocacy Group IWLAIC has recently introduced a new service to its members, Client Advocacy. The Client Advocate Group is made up of 9 professionals who collectively have over 158 years of claims and risk management experience. This presentation will help you to fully understand the service and how to effectively use it to manage your business. As a part of the presentation we will discuss the value of Witness Statements. Every incident should be investigated and every investigation should have a well thought out plan to obtain witness statements. These statements can be used for Preservation, Impeachment, Settlement and Prevention. This presentation is created to assist you in identifying when to take a statement, how to take an admissible statement and how to avoid the pitfalls of dealing with hostile witnesses.

CLP Points:	15 CLP Points
Location:	Hyatt Rosemont 6350 N River Rd Rosemont, IL 60018 Phone: 847-518-1234 Fax: 847-518-0855 www.rosemont.hyatt.com
Contact:	Linda Wood, Assistant VP of Education, ext 279
Email:	lwood@iwla.com
File:	Agenda
File:	Faxed Registration Form
File:	Hotel Information
File:	Speakers' Names and Biographies

Agenda and speakers subject to change without notice Refund Policy All session cancellations must be received in writing by October 5, 2009 for a full refund less a $150 cancellation fee for each session. No refunds will be given after this date. Substitutions will be accepted. Cancellation Policy Please note that in the unlikely event of program cancellation, the IWLA Education & Research Foundation is not responsible for incidental costs incurred by registrants. Special Needs If you have special needs or requirements, please notify Linda Wood at lwood@iwla.com by October 5, 2009, and IWLA will do its best to accommodate you. IWLA Insurance Captive members use special site or fax to register; contact lwood@iwla.com for link. For ease of use, before proceeding to Register Now!, please disable all Popup Blockers on your web browser.

IWLA Efforts May Have Changed Class One's Change of Demurrage Liability

2009-10-08T11:45:00.000-07:00

09/29/09 (Des Plaines, IL) – The International Warehouse Logistics Association (IWLA) has asked the Senate Commerce Committee to include demurrage pricing practices in the pending legislation to reauthorize the Surface Transportation Board. IWLA’s legislative request is simultaneous with a recent announcement by CSX Transportation (CSXT), “some” warehouses will no longer be billed demurrage charges. This is a major development for the IWLA, in that a Class I railroad recognizes that third-party warehouses are not consignees or a party to the transportation contract, and therefore are not liable for demurrage charges. CSXT is also providing an option for demurrage to continue to be billed to the warehouse operator by way of a separate agreement.

Since 2001, IWLA has been working tirelessly to lessen demurrage liability for members, with the prime objective of eliminating demurrage liability in its entirety. In November 2008, Section 2 of the Standard Terms and Conditions for Merchandise Warehouses was revised by IWLA in an effort to combat the often complex and unfair demurrage practices of the railroads.

Section 2 is the foundation for a current legislative effort by IWLA to urge the Senate Commerce Committee to include an amendment in the pending Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization bill to eliminate demurrage liability for most third-party warehouse logistics companies. Click here to read Joel Anderson’s letter to the Senate Commerce Committee, detailing IWLA’s legislative proposal. IWLA’s Rail Council is currently reviewing side-track agreements and forming a strategy to push the legislative amendment forward. Questions should be directed to IWLA’s Joel Anderson at janderson@iwla.com.

Employment & Warehouse Law Seminar - Ontario, CA

2009-09-08T07:48:00.000-07:00

Employment & Warehouse Law Seminar - Ontario, CA

September 9, 2009 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. PDT Employment & Warehouse Law Seminar: Ontario, CA Program Overview Worried about the impact of labor activism at your facility? Wondering how you can educate your employees about the value and benefits to them about running a non-union shop? At the same time, are you concerned that the warehouse receipts you're issuing are legally comprehensive to protect your business? Have you incorporated the new Standard Contract Terms & Conditions into your operation, being careful to address the valuation clause? If you are not 100% confident, then you need to check out IWLA half-day seminar focused specifically on employment and warehouse law. This program, brought to you by the 3PL industry's leader in legal education, will be conducted by two attorneys, Kerryann Hasse and Brian Paul, of Michael Best Friedrich, and Kevin Phillips, of Fisher Kanaris. Hasse and Paul serve as IWLA retained counsel for employment and labor law while Phillips is IWLA's retained counsel on warehouse law and served on the IWLA committee that revised the Standard Contract Terms & Conditions. Program Agenda Hasse and Paul will discuss the Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA) and what employers should be doing now to defend their facilities from card signing activity, what management training steps need to be taken, what human resources audits and corrective actions need to be effected, and how to prepare for the possible collective bargaining and arbitration aspects of EFCA. They will also examine what employers must do to comply with the 2009 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) amendments that broadened the scope of the ADA and what necessary steps employers should take to comply with the amendments. Hasse and Paul will conclude their presentation by offering practical tips on managing your warehouse labor to maintain a union-free company. Phillips will warehouse contract law, focusing on how 3PLs must protect their businesses from incomplete and inaccurate warehouse receipts as well as contracts, terms, and conditions. Philips will detail the common mistakes made by warehouse operators and show you how to get it right the first time. Program Registration IWLA members: $149 (covers lunch) IWLA non-members: $199 (covers lunch) Program Date & Time Wednesday, September 9, 2009 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. PDT Program Location Hilton Ontario Airport Hotel 700 North Haven Ave Ontario CA 91764-4902 Tel: 909-980-0400 Agenda and speakers subject to change without notice. Refund Policy Registration fees will not be refunded. Substitutions will be accepted. Cancellation Policy Programs are subject to cancellation if enrollment is insufficient. In the unlikely event this program is cancelled, registration fees will be refunded. Neither IWLA nor WZI is responsible for costs incurred by registrants in the event of program cancellation. Special Needs If you have special needs or requirements, please email jurias@iwla.com by August 24, 2009 and IWLA will do its best to accommodate you.

Location:	Hilton Ontario Airport Hotel 700 North Haven Ave Ontario CA 91764-4902 Tel: 909-980-0400
Contact:	Patty Senecal (310-678-7782) Faith Ramey (847-813-4686)
Email:	psenecal@iwla.com; framey@iwla.com
File:	Registration Form

IWLA and Industry Trade Associations Support Port of Seattle Clean Truck Plan

2009-09-08T07:30:00.001-07:00

August 24, 2009

Bill Bryant
President
Port of Seattle Board of Harbor Commissioners
2711 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98126

Dear Commission President Bryant:

On behalf of the undersigned national trade associations representing importers, exporters, and the logistics industries and service providers that support them, we are writing you in support of the Clean Truck Plan included in the Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy. We believe this program will improve harbor truck related emissions while sustaining and promoting the competitive position of marine terminals in the region. Other ports around the country are supporting ancillary policies attached to similar clean truck programs that are designed to dramatically restructure the harbor drayage market without any real benefit to clean air. We support the Port of Seattle program in its current form and urge the Commission not to endorse policies designed to restructure the drayage market under the guise of clean air initiatives.

By way of background, the members of the undersigned trade associations move a significant amount of international cargo through Pacific Northwest ports as well as blue water ports around the country. This cargo supports the many port, transportation, logistics, and warehousing jobs in the region. Much of this cargo transits marine terminals by way of harbor trucks. We have a direct interest to ensure that this truckborne freight moves efficiently, safely, and in an environmentally responsible manner.

To that end, we support the elements of the Clean Truck Plan that are designed to reduce harbor truck emissions. These elements, including a rolling ban on the age of the truck, will have an enormous benefit to overall reduction of truck emissions. A similar program that has been in place in marine terminals in Southern California has already converted over 30% of the trucking fleet to 2007 U.S. EPA emissions compliant equipment since the program was implemented. That number is expected to reach 50% by the end of the year and will greatly contribute to air quality improvements. We would like to emphasize again widespread support for this rolling ban based truck replacement concept on the part of cargo owners moving freight through Pacific Northwest gateways. We believe the Port of Seattle has taken the right approach by focusing on the truck itself and not on who drives the truck.

We are particularly concerned with efforts to amend existing federal law to give port authorities and other localities an exemption from federal preemption over rates, routes and service codified in the Federal Aviation Administration Authorization Act (F4A). Already, the ports of Los Angeles, Oakland and the Port Authority of New York- New Jersey (PANYNJ) support this change in federal law to grant them the ability to regulate port trucking. In our opinion, this attempt by other ports to rewrite longstanding federal trucking laws is designed not to address emissions reductions, safety or security as they claim, but to fundamentally restructure the harbor drayage industry to drive out of business the many hard working independent truckers moving international freight.

Current federal laws already allow port authorities to move forward with clean truck programs such as those included in the Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy. As already noted, the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach already maintain the legal authority under federal law to ban and replace aging dirty trucks. Other federal laws regarding port security and motor carrier safety are in place to address these issues.

The effort to amend the F4A will do nothing to achieve clean air goals while fundamentally and unfairly restructuring the drayage market and increasing costs and supply chain disruptions for the Port of Seattle’s many customers. We urge you to oppose efforts to amend the F4A.

We stand ready to work with you to implement a Clean Truck Program that truly supports clean air goals and urge the Port not to endorse a change in federal law that will ultimately harm the many truckers that serve Pacific Northwest marine terminals, the customers of those terminals and the competitive position that your port enjoys today.

Sincerely,

Agriculture Transportation Coalition
American Apparel and Footwear Association
American Import Shippers Association
American Trucking Association
Coalition of New England Companies for Trade
Consumer Electronics Association
Fashion Accessories Shippers Association
Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America
Harbor Truckers Sustainable Future LA/LB
International Warehouse Logistics Association
NASSTRAC, Inc.
National Association of Waterfront Employers
National Home Furnishings Association
National Industrial Transportation League
National Pork Producers Council
National Retail Federation
The Health & Personal Care Logistics Conference, Inc.
The Waterfront Coalition
Pacific Coast Council of Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders Assns Inc.
Pacific Northwest Asia Shippers Association
Retail Industry Leaders Association
Travel Goods Association
U.S. Association of Importers of Textiles and Apparel
United States Council for International Business
Washington State Potato Commission
West State Alliance
Western Home Furnishings Association
World Shipping Council

Warehouse Supervisor's Lunch & Learn

2009-08-12T08:44:00.001-07:00



8/18/2009 Improve team efficiency. Build basic supervision skills in your staff at your own site with a series of twenty-four 1.25 hr audio conferences. Register unlimited attendees at up to 5 locations for one price. Supervisors are often placed in their positions because of their technical expertise. This program will focus on people skills necessary for success as well as time management, how to delegate work and build their team.

CLP Points:	40
Location:	In Your Office! Audio Conferences Tuesdays - 12:30pm-1:45pm (Central)
Contact:	Linda Wood, Assistant Vice President of Education
Email:	lwood@iwla.com
File:	General Information
File:	Registration Form
File:	Testimonials & Participating Companies
File:	Topic Description & Summary

Register now while space is available. The best way to register is by credit card online using the link at the bottom of this page, or complete a registration form for each registrant. Email to lwood@iwla.com or fax to 847-813-0115. (Note: The Pop Up Blocker on your browser needs to be disabled for the registration link to work.) If paying by check, fax registration separately and mail check payable to: IWLA Education & Research Foundation, Department 20-5031, P.O. Box 5988, Carol Stream, IL 60197-5988. Special Needs: If you have special requirements, please let Linda Wood know by October 3, 2008 and we will do our best to accommodate you. All cancellations must be received in writing by October 3, 2008 for a refund less a $250 administrative fee. No refunds after that date. Substitutions will be accepted.

Midwest Regional Mini Conference

2009-07-09T13:08:00.000-07:00

July 17, 2009 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST Midwest Regional Mini Conference Hosted by Hans Bauer, North American Warehousing Company Supported by a grant from Logimax Program Agenda Illinois State Budget Crisis & What it Means for Business Tom Cross, Illinois State Representative, 84th District Cross -- currently Republican leader in the Illinois House -- will speak to issues affecting businesses operating in Illinois. Government Affairs Update Joel Anderson, President & CEO, IWLA Anderson will update participants on current happenings in Washington, DC. He will cover a range of issues that are part of IWLA’s 2009 Government Affairs agenda, including the Employee Free Choice Act, legislation to regulate the railroads, and supply chain safety and security for food, pharmaceuticals, and hazardous materials and the potential effect on 3PLs. Warehouse Law Update Kevin M. Phillips, Fisher Kanaris PC & IWLA retained counsel, & T. Nicholas Goanos, Fisher Kanaris PC Phillips will look at Illinois warehouse caselaw, particularly how new caselaw affects warehouse operations, and Goanos will provide an update on changes in Illinois employment law. Strategies for Selling in a Recession Chip Scholz, President, Scholz & Associates The last year has been one of unprecedented change. It is not likely to end soon. 3PLs are faced with changes to our markets, our businesses, and, in some cases, our way of life. We have more choices than ever, and not all of them are pleasant. The truth is this: to be more effective, 3PLs must change what we do and we must change how we do things. What worked in past years won't necessarily work going forward. With that thought in mind, Scholz will address change. The Economic Crisis and Its Implications: Strategic Options for the Warehousing Industry Ben Gordon, Managing Director, BG Strategic Advisors Inc Gordon will discuss the current economic crisis and outline what strategic options 3PLs have in order to survive. IWLA's Member Value Propositions Faith Ramey, Membership Manager, IWLA Ramey will review the 6 value propositions IWLA offers its members. Attendees will learn about the importance of keeping their corporate LSL profiles up to date. Program Registration $99 members (lunch included) $149 non-members (lunch included) Register on line by clicking the Register Now button below (to facilitate online registration, please disable the pop-up blocker on your web browser) OR download and complete a registration form for each registrant and fax the completed forms to 847-813-0115. If you fax your registration forms in, please note that the registration will not be processed without a credit card. Program Date & Time Friday, July 17, 2009 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. CST

Location:	Maggiano's Little Italy 1847 Freedom Drive Naperville, IL 60563 Restaurant Phone: 630-536-2280
Contact:	Faith Ramey, Membership Manager
Email:	framey@iwla.com
File:	Registration Form

Agenda and speakers subject to change without notice Refund Policy Registration fees will not be refunded. Substitutions will be accepted. Cancellation Policy Programs are subject to cancellation if enrollment is insufficient. In the unlikely event this program is cancelled, registration fees will be refunded. IWLA is not responsible for airfare, hotel, or other costs incurred by registrants in the event of program cancellation. Special Needs If you have special needs or requirements, please email jurias@iwla.com by July 7, 2009 and IWLA will do its best to accommodate you. For ease of use, before proceeding to Register Now!, please disable the Popup Blocker on your web browser.

4PL Relationships Webcast

2009-06-05T11:48:00.001-07:00

June 17, 2009
1:00 to 2:30 p.m. CST
Webcast in Your Office

4PL Relationships:
Rewards, Risks & Challenges

Program Objectives
Working with a 4PL provides warehouse operators with profitable opportunities to serve new customers in exciting ways. Representatives from 4PLs will discuss the benefits to the customer and to the warehouse logistics operator, identify the risks and challenges of these relationships, and share strategies for success.

In 90 minutes, from the convenience of your own office, this webcast will help you identify creative opportunities to grow your business in these tough times. This webcast derives from one of the most popular sessions at IWLA’s recent Annual Convention.

What You’ll Learn
4PL Program Benefits and the Relationship between the 3PL and 4PL so that
• All parties benefit from the opportunities
• The expectations and fit make sense
• Mutual trust is maintained
• Customer linkages are clear and strengthened

Creative Solutions – Examples of key responsibility assignments
• Systems
• Insurance
• Collections
• And more!

Questions & Answers
• Thirty minutes for Q&A during the session
• Spontaneous questions, to shape discussion (submit questions June 1 to email Cathy at education2@iwla.com by June 1)

Program Instructors
• Bill Butler, President and CEO, Weber Distribution
• Rusty Cody, Vice President of Warehousing, Landstar Global Logistics
• Ken Johnson, President and CEO, Shippers Warehouse Inc

Program Registration
Members, $149 for first registrant; $69 for each additional site/line (members)
Non-members, $199 for first registrant; $119 for each additional site/line (non-members)

An unlimited number of attendees may use the same line/site at no additional cost.

Program Date & Time
June 17, 2009
1:00 to 2:30 p.m. CST
Dial-in 5 minutes before start time

Program Location
Webcast

Refund Policy
IWLA's Education & Research Foundation will assess a $99 administrative fee per member attendee for registration cancellations received in writing on or before June 1, 2009. Registration fees will not be refunded after this date. Substitutions will be accepted for members and non-member. No refunds will be given for no-shows.

Cancellation Policy
Programs are subject to cancellation if enrollment is insufficient. In the unlikely event this program is cancelled, registration fees will be refunded. Neither IWLA nor the IWLA Education and Research Foundation is responsible for costs incurred by registrants in the event of program cancellation.

Special Needs
If you have special needs or requirements, please notify Cathy Heyderman at education2@iwla.com by June 1, 2009, and IWLA will do its best to accommodate you.

For ease of use, before proceeding to Register Now!, please disable the Popup Blocker on your web browser.

CLP Points: 2 for each participant Location: Webcast Contact: Cathy Heyderman Email: education2@iwla.com File: Program Description & Paper Registration Form File: Program Speaker Bios

Warehouse Legal Practices Symposium

2009-05-07T13:18:00.000-07:00

June 24-25, 2009 Warehouse Legal Practices Symposium Protect Your Business and Your Customers: Managing Risk and Legal Liability for Today's Warehouse Operators Warehouse Law (day 1) * Revised Standard Contract Terms & Conditions * Practices to minimize your financial risks from depositors * Protecting your assets in customer bankruptcies * Warehouse legal liability checklist * Elements of a warehouse legal liability claim * Smart practices for outsourcing your transport services or contracting with carriers * The southern California ports' case—a beat down for organized labor * And More! Regulatory Compliance Module (day 2, part 1) * Risk & risk assessments for commodities stored under hazardous materials regulations * EPA & discharges & waste management * Homeland security & supply chain security for food & pharmaceuticals * OSHA * And More! Employment Law Module (day 2, part 2) * Status of the Employee Free Choice Act (card check) * 2009 ADA amendments—what now? * Employment practices for recessionary times * Contract, leased & temporary labor * Family and Medical Leave Act updates * And More! ALL NEW! 10+ experienced attorneys in our industry will update you on key legal issues that can impact your business. Be aware of costly legal pitfalls. This expanded two day session provides time for Q&A with each legal expert. Legal Speakers: Marc Blubaugh, Ann Christopher, Michael Eckard, Kerryann Haase, John Horvath, Shawn Kachmar, Jon Masini, Brian Paul, Kevin Phillips, Verlyn Suderman, and Eric Zalud Industry Leaders: Joel Anderson, John Auger, Arthur Barrett, William Clark, Tom Herche, Zeb Holt, Eric Little, and Rita Mosley _______________________________________________________________________________ Register now! See registration options listed below 2-day option - $1099 member, $1799 non-member: * Click here to register - Your best offer! 1.5-day option - $949 member, $1599 non-member: * All day Wednesday and Thursday am - click here to register * All day Wednesday and Thursday pm - click here to register 1-day option - $749 member, $1399 non-member: * All day Wednesday - click here to register * All day Thursday - click here to register 0.5-day option - $499 member, $899 non-member: * Thursday am - click here to register * Thursday pm - click here to register Non-members check out our early bird rates and save $200! Early bird rates end 5/26/09 - click here to register by fax*. _______________________________________________________________________________* Refund Policy All session cancellations must be received in writing by June 2, 2009 for a full refund less a $150 cancellation fee for each session. No refunds will be given after this date. Substitutions will be accepted. Cancellation Policy Please note that in the unlikely event of program cancellation, the IWLA Education and Research Foundation is not responsible for incidental costs incurred by registrants. Special Needs If you have special needs or requirements, please notify Linda Wood at lwood@iwla.com by June 2, 2009, and IWLA will do its best to accommodate you.

CLP Points:	20 for full 2-day registration
Location:	The Hyatt Rosemont 6350 N River Rd Rosemont, IL 60019 http://www.rosemont.hyatt.com Ph: (847) 815-1234 or (800) 233-1234 Fax: (847) 518-0855
Contact:	Linda Wood, Assistant Vice President of Education, for additional information
Email:	lwood@iwla.com
File:	2009 Warehouse Legal Practices Symposium Flyer
File:	Course Agenda
File:	Alternate Faxed Registration Form
File:	Hotel Information Sheet
File:	Speakers' Biographies
File:	Savings for Non Members - Fax Registration by 5/26/09

IWLA Warehouse Supervisor's Lunch & Learn

2009-04-09T07:24:00.000-07:00

4/21/2009 Improve team efficiency. Build basic supervision skills in your staff at your own site with a series of twenty-four 1.25 hr audio conferences. Register unlimited attendees at your location for one price. Supervisors are often placed in their positions because of their technical expertise. This program will focus on people skills necessary for success as well as time management, how to delegate work and build their team.

CLP Points:	40
Location:	In Your Office! Audio Conferences Tuesdays - 12:30pm-1:45pm (Central)
Contact:	Linda Wood, Assistant Vice President of Education
Email:	lwood@iwla.com
File:	General Information
File:	Registration Form
File:	Speaker Biography
File:	Testimonials & Participating Companies
File:	Topic Description & Summary

Register now while space is available. The best way to register is by credit card online using the link at the bottom of this page, or complete a registration form for each registrant. Email to lwood@iwla.com or fax to 847-813-0115. (Note: The Pop Up Blocker on your browser needs to be disabled for the registration link to work.) If paying by check, fax registration separately and mail check payable to: IWLA Education & Research Foundation,Department 20-5031, P.O. Box 5988, Carol Stream, IL 60197-5988. Special Needs: If you have special requirements, please let Linda Wood know by October 3, 2008 and we will do our best to accommodate you. All cancellations must be received in writing by October 3, 2008 for a refund less a $250 administrative fee. No refunds after that date. Substitutions will be accepted.

IWLA 2009 Annual Convention

2009-03-06T06:09:00.000-08:00

2009 Annual Convention 03/08/2009 - 03/10/2009

Embrace Change: Claim Higher Ground

118th Annual Convention
Making it to the top of the mountain is your goal. What better way to get there than by attending the IWLA Annual Convention? If there is one event that you need to attend in 2009, this is it. It is hard work not only to claim that higher ground, but also to ensure that your business stays at that peak level, especially in today’s economy. Dramatically increase your chances of claiming higher ground by attending the 2009 IWLA Annual Convention.

File: 2009 Annual Convention Attendee Brochure File: 2009 IWLA Annual Convention Exhibitor Prospectus Link: Online Hotel Registration

Refund Policy

IWLA will assess a $250 administrative fee per attendee for registration cancellations received in writing on or before February 4, 2009. Registration fees will not be refunded after this date. Substitutions will be accepted. No refunds will be given for no-shows.

Cancellation Policy

Programs are subject to cancellation if enrollment is insufficient. In the unlikely event this program is cancelled, registration fees will be refunded. IWLA is not responsible for airfare, hotel, or other costs incurred by registrants in the event of program cancellation.

Special Needs

If you have special needs or requirements, please notify Scott Brewster at sbrewster@iwla.com by February 16, 2009, and IWLA will do its best to accommodate you.

Attire

Dress is business causal for educational sessions. Because meeting room temperatures vary, a sweater or jacket is recommended. For the Chairman’s Recognition banquet, a jacket and tie are recommended for men; cocktail attire is recommended for women.

Hotel Information

Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations: IWLA has negotiated a room block with rates starting at $259 plus 12% tax per night until February 6, 2009. Space is limited, so make your reservations now. To make reservations, call 888-303-4430 or see the hotel URL above. You must mention group code IWLIWLA to obtain this special rate.

About IWLA

2009-02-06T06:44:00.000-08:00

IWLA has been in business since 1891. As the leading warehouse trade association, our 500+ member companies provide a wide range of logistics services including warehousing, transportation, value added services, consulting and so much more.

Helping our members succeed in an increasingly challenging business environment is our main role. Reducing Cost and increasing resources through programs, products, and services exclusively provided by IWLA. Also advancing business practices of the warehouse logistics industry through research and training provided and funded by IWLA.

IWLA is the unified voice of the value added warehousing and logistics industry. Representing third party logistics and warehouse service providers.