Tapping Military Talent: Shoes on the Ground - Inbound Logistics

In the fantastic Inbound Logistics Magazine Article "Shoes on the Ground", Tom Gresham states that "companies win the talent battle when they have troops in place in supply chain positions". This is a universal truth, as companies like Ryder, TMC, and Penske are gobbling up military truck drivers, maintainers and supply guys! This is great news for you.

Michael O'Leary, president of The Grimes Companies, a Jacksonville based, third-party Logistics (3PL) and supply chain management service provider is a former 82nd Airborne Trooper. He stated in the article, that time spent in the military defines approach to challenges and obstacles. You can believe the same is true for you.

Your current challenge and obstacle, is finding a great job. It turns out, companies like Ryder, Penske and many others are recruiting and desire to bring you on. They are present at your local job fairs (both government and private) and are now getting into online recruiting events. You owe it to yourself to seek out these type of military friendly logistics companies. For more information on military friendly companies, see the article: "Seek Out Military Friendly Companies" @ http://bit.ly/2bige6a

If you desire to read this tremendous military logistic talent article in detail, visit Inbound Logistics Magazine and "Shoes on the Ground". Further, if you want a great book to assist you in your transition from the military to a commercial logistics career, consider "The Transitioning Military Logistician", available on Amazon @ http://amzn.to/2bgq8n9 Here you will find detailed information on commercial logistics and associated certifications, success stories, personal assessments and assistance in developing your transition plans.

Wishing you a lucrative transition!


* Gesham, Tom, "Shoes on the Ground", Inbound Logistics Magazine, July 2016.

~ Jay Hicks
Author of "The Transitioning Military Logistician"!



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Jay Hicks is an author, instructor and consultant with over 30 years of business and government planning and leadership. He advises commercial and federal organizations on the planning, development, and leadership of Project Management Organizations, delivering viability and value. With a special kinship for military personnel, Jay provides guidance on successful military-civilian career transition. He is the co-founder of Gr8Transitions4U.com and co-author of “The Transitioning Military Series”.