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Enhanced Yard & Delivery Operations Workshop - In Person

Enhanced Yard & Delivery Operations Workshop - In Person

Maximize productivity, increase ROI, and fine-tune communication leadership

Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at 8:00 AM (EST) to Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 12:00 PM (EST)

Event Details

The course will provide new innovative best practices for effective yard and warehouse layouts. We'll focus on how to drop legacy management practices that hinder the retention and engagement of team members. If you have attended this workshop before, there is plenty of refreshed material to attend now, including a guest speaker who will be discussing yard design & efficiency techniques. 

Course Topics Include:

  • Communication and coaching skills 
  • Management best practices for staffing and supervision 
  • Yard and warehouse layout design principles for maximizing ROI, efficiency, and effectiveness
  • Yard design criteria based on operational priorities 
  • Operational segregation and consolidation – working smarter, not harder!
  • Maximize customer experience in the yards and on the job site
  • The war on clutter, waste, and poor operational standards
  • 5 Management habits to engage and retain top-level teams

Instructors:

Ken Wilbanks, a highly regarded business consultant both nationally and within the BMSA community. His 40-year career in the building materials industry extends from entry-level to executive responsibility.

David Wells, LBM Operations Consultant, and Industrial Architect. Previously David served 36 years with Goldsboro Builders Supply as Director of Organizational Development.

Hotel Information:

Fairfield Inn - $144 - Booking Link

(828) 431-3000

Courtyard Marriott - $149 - Booking Link

(828) 267-2100

Hampton Inn - $149 - Booking Link

828-624-2000 

Agenda

February 7
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ENHANCED Yard & Delivery Operations Workshop - Day 1
February 8
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM ENHANCED Yard & Delivery Operations Workshop - Day 2

For More Information:

Susie Sidhu
Susie Sidhu
(704)376-1503

Target Audience: Yard & Operations Managers, Material Managers, Dispatchers, Inbound & Outbound Supervisors, Senior Leaders, Branch Managers, & Rising Executives at any stage of their Career.

  • Lunch on Feb. 7th is included with the course tuition on the expo floor. All other meals and lodging are additional.
  • Cancellations received less than 10 business days before the workshop will forfeit their registration fees.