Watch Logistics Manager’s webinar with Lucas Systems to explore the growing role of Warehouse Execution Systems (WES) as the orchestration layer connecting planning systems, warehouse processes, labour, and automation in real time.
During the on-demand session, attendees will learn how WES capabilities can improve throughput, productivity, visibility, and adaptability by optimising workflows, managing exceptions, and aligning resources with demand. The discussion provides a practical, future-focused perspective on why execution intelligence is increasingly important for building resilient, scalable, high-performing dynamic warehouse operations.
Key learning points:
- The role of WES within the wider warehouse technology stack
- How real-time orchestration improves workflow, labour, and throughput performance
- Why visibility, exception management, and integration are critical for operational resilience
- How WES supports scalability, flexibility, and continuous improvement in dynamic distribution environments
Speaker:
Bill Erdely, senior director, solution consulting & project management at Lucas Systems
Bill Erdely is the senior director of Solution Consulting and Project Management at Lucas Systems, bringing over 25 years of experience in supply chain execution and technology. His expertise spans warehousing and distribution, transportation, automation, and labour management systems, with a deep background in serialisation, RFID, and software validation.
Throughout his career, Bill has led solution design and delivery for Tier-1 organisations across industries, holding leadership roles at companies like Körber, DM Logic, and RedPrairie. He has extensive hands-on experience with a significant number of distribution and supply chain systems and platforms.
Bill holds a B.S. in Industrial Management from Carnegie Mellon University.
Moderator:
Caroline Peachey, editor, Logistics Manager
Caroline is editor of Logistics Manager. She has more than a decade of experience working in digital and print publishing across multiple sectors, including energy, pharmaceuticals and mining.
