IWLA Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
Warehousing and logistics operations face unique challenges that are hard to navigate alone. That’s why we’ve created communities for 3PL professionals who share similar roles, pressures, and aspirations. These groups foster a mastermind environment for members to share best practices, learn from each other and industry experts, and strengthen their operations to stay ahead of a constantly changing 3PL world.
The Value of SIG Membership
IWLA SIGs turn member expertise into action. Each group meets monthly to work through real challenges, compare approaches, and surface insights that only practitioners can provide. Some meetings feature an industry expert when deeper perspective is helpful. Other times, members lean into a topic they want to explore together.
These conversations directly inform IWLA’s educational priorities, highlight emerging needs, and shape the tools and content we create for the broader 3PL community. The mission is simple: help members grow their capabilities while raising the standards of the industry they lead.
- Benefit from peer support and shared learning.
- SIG membership provides access to specialized educational resources and early access to new tools in their focus area.
- Develop a network of peers to whom you can turn to when issues/questions arise in your warehousing organization.
- Help identify topics/trends/issues for the SIG to tackle.
- Enhance, shape, and develop broader IWLA educational offerings.
SIG Member Responsibilities & Expectations
- Regularly participate in monthly SIG calls/teleconferences.
- Actively contribute and provide feedback on the SIG experience and deliverables.
- Attending at least one in‑person meeting each year is strongly recommended, as it deepens relationships and strengthens the group’s work.
- Corporate membership must remain in good standing.
- Adhere to the IWLA conflict of interest and antitrust guidelines.
- Curiosity and openness to share experiences and ideas.
- Discretion about discussions that occur within the SIG.
Additional Details
- Audience: Individuals from IWLA member organizations with job functions in the specific areas
- Each group will be led by an appointed chairperson from among group participants
- Meeting frequency: up to twelve conference calls a year; at least one annual in-person meeting.
- There is no annual fee for SIG membership in 2026. However, beginning in 2027, IWLA will reevaluate introducing a member rate to support continued program growth and expanded offerings.
- SIG members who serve on event planning teams will also receive discounted registration for the in‑person event connected to their group.
- An IWLA staff liaison will work closely with the SIG chairperson
- Assist with agenda
- Record minutes
- Field questions
- Assist with administrative functions
Interested in joining an IWLA SIG? Please fill out the form below and someone from the IWLA Education Department will reach out to you. You may contact the IWLA Education Department at any time by emailing education@IWLA.com or by phone: 847.813.4699.