With an emphasis on continuous learning, Leadership in Logistics is designed to guide members in expanding their management capabilities by sharing knowledge and experiences.

In addition to the peer group meetings on the third Wednesday of each odd‑numbered month, the chair will conduct private meetings with each group member during even‑numbered months to supplement the exchange of logistics knowledge gained from group activities.

Most group meetings will feature a professional speaker with the objective of expanding leadership skills rather than the technical aspects of logistics.

Each meeting will also include a host presentation, possibly including a plant tour, as well as a description of logistics and other leadership issues.

Confidentiality is the heart of peer group activity, which is based on the principle that no corporate leader should ever have to go it alone.

Peers — everyone from the colleagues you see every day to the strangers with whom you share common interests — are essential to professional success and to personal happiness.

For more information about this exceptional resource for logistics professionals, call 614-946-9436 or use this form to contact us.

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Our newest educational activity includes a two day workshop for line supervisors. This educational offering recognizes the fact that the majority of warehouse supervisors were promoted from worker to leader because they were outstanding performers. They received little or no orientation on the difference between a doer and a leader. Our highly interactive workshop includes management cases, role-play, and substantial class discussion to educate supervisors in the concept of leadership. This program is available on a custom basis for users with 12 or more supervisors. Inaugurated in 2015, the workshop has been presented many times, with additional offerings currently scheduled.

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Cornerstones of the Business

The management advisory activities at The Ackerman Company are based on four cornerstones: objectives, methods, people and satisfaction. These have remained constant throughout more than three decades of service.

Objectives: We seek to constantly improve our understanding of our clients' needs and to help them make their warehousing and logistics operations more profitable.
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Methods: We provide on-site management guidance, public and in-house educational seminars, warehousing texts and reference manuals, a monthly newsletter, and a home-study course.
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People: Every management advisor, writer and teacher at the Ackerman Company is a seasoned warehousing professional with substantial hands-on experience.
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Satisfaction: Our work has always been guaranteed. Our clients respect our advice because we take the time to understand their needs and business goals.
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