Demand is High and Growing in Florida
The Logistics and Supply Chain Management industry provides ever-growing
career opportunities, with highly qualified people needed by virtually every
company and government.
The Logistics industry is among the fastest-growing industries
in Florida. As new dollars flow into the economy and businesses relocate and expand, thousands of jobs, from entry-level to management, will be necessary to support the growth.
The factors that influence this growth are:
- The explosion of international trade in Florida
- The growing volume of ship cargo entering the country
through Florida's ports
- Recent outsourcing trends to countries with low labor cost
for manufacturing goods
- And effective supply chain management changes such as
inventory reduction and
just-in-time delivery
The number of new and replacement
jobs is forecasted to grow in almost every occupation in the industry. Most industry businesses suffer
from a shortage of skilled workers and offer higher than average wages to
attract the labor force they need.
The speed of goods movement has become a
competitive advantage for many businesses. Companies save money on distribution
and inventory reduction, and reward their key mid-level and high-level
employees with generous compensation.
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) is an international trade seaport in Northeast Florida. Companies doing business at Jacksonville's seaport employ more than 7,000 workers and support an additional 38,000 jobs in Jacksonville. The JAXPORT expansion and logistics industry growth will create thousands of new jobs, entry-level and professional, in Jacksonville.
The Tampa Port Authority handles approximately 50 millions tons of cargo per year. The Port of Tampa is also the largest economic engine in West Central Florida. It continues to grow and diversify, attracting new investment and facilitating trade growth while enhancing security and safety.