A Discussion with Dave Hauser - NCCGL (Logistics)
Posted by Chuck Melton on Tue, Nov 08, 2011 @ 03:03 PM
We (Ben Keller and I) had the opportunity this week to talk with Dave Hauser, Executive Director for the North Carolina Center for Global Logistics. Dave considers himself an evangelist on the subject of logistics and what it means to the state of NC and the Piedmont Triad Region. He did not disappoint us.
Dave Hauser Executive Director NCCGL
Dave is passionate about what our region in NC brings to the table logistically for companies who may want to locate here - an international airport, a central location on the East Coast, two Fedex hub’s (air and ground), easy access to four major container ports and a thriving trucking industry. Tobacco, textiles and furniture - North Carolina's BIG Three - may not be what they once were but there is no doubt those industries have helped create one of the most efficient logistics networks in the world. He knows how important the NC trucking sector is to this vision and is determined to see them grow. He had our attention immediately. There are many possibilities of mutual benefit with MTI, our customers and NCCGL if we share information.
The North Carolina Center for Global Logistics is a "collaboration between twenty three colleges, universities and community colleges, fourteen local and regional economic development agencies, five work force development boards and a multitude of local, regional, state, national and international transportation and logistics businesses located in the Piedmont Triad region".
A new 93,000 square foot facility is currently under construction on Guilford Technical Community College’s new 100 acre Transportation and Logistics campus northwest of Piedmont Triad International Airport.
Hauser also states, "This will be the most comprehensive logistics educational and research facility in existence..... We are committed to developing the highest skilled workforce in the transportation, logistics and supply chain management industry."
How can we not get excited about an initiative like this!
New website coming soon...
The exciting thing about what NCCGL is doing is this. Practically every effort is aimed at supporting and growing the transportation and logistics industry. As our discussions continue on how MTI and our customers might contribute to this effort, we will keep you informed. In the meantime, if you have an questions, concerns or ideas, please let us know.
