Logistics jobs in Georgia
Michael Maloni and Stacy Campbell
Logistics is a $15 billion industry in Georgia, involving more than 11,000 companies and one million jobs. Yet, the global logistics industry faces a severe talent shortage. In response, an interdisciplinary team of experts in logistics and human resources at Kennesaw State University, including business and engineering faculty, conducted a multiyear study in coordination with logistics practitioners and the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Center of Innovation for Logistics. The team focused on understanding how to increase the number of students entering the field and how to retain the existing Georgia workforce. The study collected data from over 400 logistics practitioners and over 1,900 college students and 250 faculty at 17 Georgia universities and technical colleges. Outputs include a series of academic publications, white papers, and presentations helping (1) students to understand the strengths of logistics jobs; (2) the logistics industry to better market its strengths to students; (3) individual logistics companies to become employers of choice; and (4) faculty to better connect with students and their career expectations. Overview
16 | Applied Research
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