With more than 100 distribution centers, 320 trucking firms, 3,200 miles of railway and one of the largest airports in the country, the Charlotte region’s transportation and logistics industry — or supply chain management — is thriving and expected to grow. Transportation and logistics refer to all activities involved in getting goods and services to customers. Careers in this industry focus on planning and forecasting, purchasing, product assembly, moving, storage, distribution, sales, and customer service.
Transportation and logistics professionals are involved in every facet of the business process as they help companies develop a competitive advantage by building and delivering products better, faster, and cheaper.
