BETHESDA, Md. -- Why do some warehouses and distribution centers "work" better than others? What five design elements need to be in place for a high-performance operation? These are questions that will be addressed in an upcoming Webinar hosted by the Automotive Warehouse Distribution Association (AWDA) and the Siggins Co., a full-service designer, supplier and integrator of material handling systems.

If you are evaluating or updating your current facility, moving or building a new warehouse, you should not miss this free Webinar, which takes place June 24.

Siggins, with expertise in the automotive aftermarket, creates turn-key solutions to fit material needs. During the Webinar you will learn specific principles, ideas and best practices that can be applied to help create a lean production environment for your distribution centers.

Participants will learn:
-The top five design elements of a high-performance warehouse
-How to determine the optimal amount of space needed
-Effective layout and flow-through patterns
-Tools and equipment for the most efficient product movement

Presenter Dennis Hensen holds a master of science degree in industrial safety, and serves as director of integrated systems for Siggins Co., where he has more than 19 years of experience designing and building distribution centers. Hensen has directed projects throughout the U.S., Canada and Central America, in a number of vertical markets, with a primary focus on the automotive aftermarket.

This Webinar, open to all Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association members, is offered for free.

The AWDA Leadership and AAIA Education staff have been discussing the concept of a series of Webinars for AWDA members on business management issues. This one-hour Webinar will be used to gauge interest and evaluate content for future Webinars.

The Webinar will take place from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. EDT on Thursday, June 24. Space is limited. Reserve your Webinar seat now at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/364213112. After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees, Required: Windows 7, Vista, XP, 2003 Server or 2000; Macintosh-based attendees, required: Mac OS X 10.4.11 (Tiger) or newer