Logistics and Supply Chain Management in Ohio
Ohio's Logistics and Supply Chain Management pathway prepares students for careers managing complex supply chains and distribution networks—industries vital to Ohio's manufacturing, retail, and transportation sectors. Supply chain professionals coordinate the movement of goods from suppliers through operations to customers.
Students study inventory management, warehouse operations, transportation logistics, supply chain technology, and business processes. They work with logistics software, learn warehouse operations, and understand the full supply chain from procurement through delivery.
Graduates work as logistics coordinators, warehouse managers, supply chain analysts, or transportation specialists with manufacturing companies, distribution centers, retailers, and logistics providers throughout Ohio. Career advancement leads to supply chain management roles with increasing responsibility.
Logistics and Supply Chain Management at a Glance
2
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Ohio's supply chain management standards are developed with logistics companies, manufacturers, and distribution centers across the state. Curriculum emphasizes inventory systems, transportation management, warehouse operations, and supply chain technology.
Competency assessments include warehouse operations skills, inventory management practices, logistics software proficiency, and problem-solving in supply chain scenarios. Industry certifications in supply chain management and warehouse operations are integrated.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Business Foundations |
| Supply Chain Management |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Warehouse Operator
Entry LevelSalary range: $35,460 - $45,970
Adjusted for cost of living: $38,623
Logistics Coordinator
Entry LevelSalary range: $62,890 - $104,290
Adjusted for cost of living: $68,500
Warehouse Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $74,080 - $125,880
Adjusted for cost of living: $104,880
Supply Chain Manager
ExperiencedSalary range: $74,080 - $125,880
Adjusted for cost of living: $104,880
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Students intern with distribution centers, logistics providers, and manufacturing companies throughout Ohio, gaining hands-on warehouse and supply chain experience.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in DECA, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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