Links to Education, Industry, and Related Job Sites
Logistics and Distribution Industry Statistics – Top Occupations
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Industry data compiled by the Agency for Workforce Innovation’s
Labor Market Statistics Department.
Logistics and Distribution Industry Statistics – Establishments,
Employment, and Wages
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Industry data compiled by the Agency for Workforce Innovation’s
Labor Market Statistics Department.
This web site is the result of a collaboration between the U.S.
Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Education. It is
designed to provide information on high growth, in-demand
occupations along with the skills and education needed to attain
those jobs.
UF Supply Chain And Logistics Engineering Center (SCALE)
www.ise.ufl.edu/scale
The Supply Chain and Logistics Engineering Center (SCALE) at the
University of Florida is an interdisciplinary center that encourages
joint research and applied projects among faculty from Engineering,
Computer Science, and Business Administration in conjunction with
industry participants.
The Full-time MBA program at Florida State University, which runs 12
months, prepares students to excel in the rapidly changing and
highly technical global marketplace. This program is designed for
students who are disciplined, organized and welcome fast-paced
challenges. The unique structure of this MBA program allows student
the opportunity to work with the same group of classmates from start
to finish.
The Program is committed to providing high-quality undergraduate and
graduate instruction, with particular emphasis on undergraduate
logistics and supply chain management education. The Transportation
& Logistics Program at UNF has established a curriculum which
"prepares students for opportunities in the expanding and vibrant
logistics industry."
Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) is the public-private partnership
responsible for leading Florida's statewide economic development
efforts. The organization's mission is to diversify Florida's
economy and create better paying jobs for its citizens by
supporting, attracting and helping to create businesses in
innovative, high-growth industries.
The Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development's Mission is
to assist the Governor and Lieutenant Governor in working with the
Legislature, state agencies, business leaders, and economic
development professionals to formulate policies and strategies
designed to provide economic opportunities for all Floridians.
Florida DOT, Office of Motor Carrier Compliance’s (MCCO) is the
state's commercial vehicle law enforcement agency. Here you can find
a Florida Map of Weigh Stations, the Florida 2006 Trucking Manual,
FL DOT Numbers, FL DOT FAQ, FDOT Size/Weight Permits, and more.
U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
www.tsa.gov
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is comprised
of your neighbors, friends and relatives—43,000 security officers,
inspectors, directors, air marshals, and managers who protect the
nation's transportation systems so you and your family can travel
safely. They look for bombs at checkpoints in airports, inspect rail
cars, patrol subways with law enforcement partners, and work to make
all modes of transportation safe.
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT)
www.jaxport.com
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...JAXPORT has multiple cargo
terminals capable of handling container, automobile, bulk, breakbulk
and refrigerated cargoes, as well as cruise passenger service.
As Florida's largest port, Tampa 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.
The Port of Tampa is home to a vibrant and diverse traffic base, which moves efficiently through an extensive array of terminal facilities encompassing container, bulk, break bulk, ro-ro, project cargoes and cruise passengers, with one million square feet of warehousing and cold storage facilities. Our strategic location provides the most direct route to Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean and the region's rapidly expanding load center hubs providing worldwide services. With a main shipping channel depth of 43 feet, Tampa is also the closest full service U.S. port to the Panama Canal.
Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC)
www.werc.org
Warehousing Education and Research Council is the only
professional organization focused on warehouse management and its
role in the supply chain. WERC is where distribution experts come
together to share practical knowledge and professional expertise
with the aim of improving individual and industry performance.