# Michael Mikitka

# Last Modification Date: Dec 07, 2016

Nov 04, 2014

####  Warehousing Education and Research Council 

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**Michael Mikitka** is chief executive officer of Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) and is responsible for helping WERC live up to the commitment it has made to its members and the industry. WERC is the only professional association focused exclusively on warehouse management and its role in the supply chain. Michael and his team work to ensure WERC provides its members with education, research and services to develop them professionally and to improve the performance of logistics within their organizations. WERC is headquartered in Oak Brook, Illinois.

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