ticipated in our study say they’re satisfied
with their career choice. And 89 percent say
they’d recommend a career in the logistics
profession to someone entering the job
market.
As for what they liked most about their
jobs, the most common responses were the
variety ( 52 percent), the pace ( 48 percent),
the people ( 44 percent), and opportunities
for mentoring ( 41 percent). As for what
they liked least, the survey-takers mentioned office politics ( 33 percent), the number of meetings ( 28 percent), the “silo”
mentality ( 24 percent), and poor manage-ment/leadership ( 19 percent).
When asked what their employers could
do to boost their job satisfaction (aside
from upping their pay), respondents were
ready with suggestions. Topping the list was
better communication on their employer’s
part ( 33 percent). That was followed by
increased investment in technology ( 28
percent), more freedom to telecommute
( 17 percent), and greater opportunities for
career advancement ( 21 percent).
INTERROLL
CORPORATION
+ 1 910 799 1100
US.SALES@INTERROLL.COM
INTERROLL.US
The “average” DC VELOCITY reader
DC VELOCITY’S sixth annual salary survey was based on the responses of
1,138 readers who completed a 20-question online survey during
February. Of those respondents, 41 percent identified themselves as
corporate officers, 42 percent as directors and other managers, 15
percent as 3PL executives, and 2 percent as “other,” a category that
includes academics and consultants. (In terms of job titles, the respondent pool corresponded almost perfectly with DCV’s audience base.)
As for the respondents themselves, the demographic data from
the survey offered a capsule view of who these readers are and
what they do. What follows is a composite profile of the typical DCV
reader:
▪ 41-year-old male with a bachelor’s degree
▪ Works at a Midwestern company with about 1,000 employees
▪ Supervises a staff of 10 or fewer
▪ Has eight years’ experience in the logistics field
▪ Has worked five years with current company
▪ Works an average of 45 hours/week
▪ Has job responsibilities that include:
▪ Transportation management
▪ Distribution center/Warehouse management
▪ Supply chain management
▪ Has an annual salary of $100,502
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