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By: Emerson Figueroa, Research Analyst
Employment Development Department
Labor Market Information Division, LACCR Region May 2012
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Trade, Transportation &
Utilities 20%
Government 15%
Professional & Business Services
14% Educational &
Health Services 14%
Leisure & Hospitality
10%
Manufacturing 9%
Financial Activities 6%
Information 5%
Other Services 4%
Construction 3% Mining and Logging
0%
Total non farm employment for April 2012 was 3,826,500
Los Angeles County Projected Industry Growth 2008 -2018
0
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
900,000
1,000,000
E&HS P&BS T.T.U. Gov L&H Info. Constr. OS NR & Mining
Fin. Act. MFG
2008
2018
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Southern California Based
Blue Collar
Good Entry Level Pay
Defined Career Ladder
On the Job Learning
Tech Dependent
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Mining ($90,491)
Manufacturing ($48,397)
Logistics ($47,411)
Construction ($42,714)
Gaming ($29,785)
Retail Trade ($28,108)
Hotel/Motel ($24,108)
Agriculture ($23,474)
Eating & Drinking ($15,132)
Blue Collar
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Sources: CA Employment Development Department, U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2002 Economic Census, U.S. Census Bureau
Exhibit 12.-Mean Average Pay Per Worker By Logistics Sector
Southern California (7-Counties), 2005
$71,871
$50,703
$49,011
$48,259
$47,411
$41,797
$39,802
$37,136
$36,317
Rail transportation
Wholesale trade
Support activities
for transportation
Air transportation
LOGISTICS GROUP
Water transportation
Warehousing and storage
Couriers
Truck transportation
Global Supply Chain Management Information Systems
(ERP, MRP, EDI, WMS, TMS, CRM with RFID and UPC Interface)
Specialized Digital Handheld Devices
Robotic Goods Handling (ASRS, AGV, VRC’s)
Assorted Product Testing & Measurement Equipment
Geographic Information Systems for Routing
Laser Scanners and Sensor Detection
Global Positioning System Tracking of Vehicles
Internet Communications and Product Tracking
Manufacturing Inside Warehouses
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Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach
2010 2011
Combined TEUs
7.8 million 7.9 million
Combined MRTs
158 million 157 million
The Port of LA ranks 1st as the busiest container port in the U.S.
The Port of LA is the 10th busiest container port in the world.
The Port of LB ranks in 2nd place as the busiest container port in the U.S.
Both Ports combined rank in 5th as the busiest container port in the world
LA/LB Ports handle 1/3 of all U.S. containers 2/3 of Asian containers Over 70% of imports pass through to other markets
Logistics Lingo
Logistics
“Logistics includes the transportation, freight, warehousing, delivery and support firms specializing in moving goods from producers to customers, including other producers and end users.”
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Intermodal
Type of international freight system that uses standardized containers to move freight between sea, highway, rail, and air modes of transportation without the need for handling (loading and unloading) the freight.
Logistics Lingo (cont.)
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Logistics Lingo (cont.)
3PLs
Third party logistics providers (3PLs) are consulting firms specializing in logistics strategies that contract to handle logistic operations for large organizations.
If you mainly prefer working with . . . Information
1. Air Traffic Controllers
2. Cargo & Freight Agents
3. Customer Service
4. Representatives
5. Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire,
& Ambulance
1. Logisticians
6. Postal Service Clerks
7. Postal Service Mail Carriers
8. Shipping, Receiving, & Traffic Clerks
9. Stock Clerks-Stockroom, Warehouse, or Storage Yard
10.Transportation, Storage, & Distribution Managers
If you mainly prefer working with . . . People
1. Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors
2. Airfield Operations Specialists
3. Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vehicles
4. Driver/Sales Workers
5. First-line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
6. First-line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and Hand Material Movers
7. Sales Representative, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products
If you mainly prefer working with . . . Things
1. Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians
2. Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers
3. Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists
4. Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment
5. Commercial Pilots
6. Conveyor Operators and Tenders
7. Couriers and Messengers
8. Crane and Tower Operators
9. Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
10. Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Hand Material Movers
11. Locomotive Engineers
If you mainly prefer working with . . . Things (cont.)
12.Packers and Packagers, Hand 13.Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing Machine
Operators 14.Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers 15.Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 16.Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 17.Sailors and Marine Oilers 18.Ship Engineers 19.Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 20.Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 21.Transportation Inspectors 22.Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 23.Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services
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Important Skills for
EVERYONE in Logistics >>>>> Communication is key.
Attention to Detail
Being careful about detail and thorough in completing work
tasks.
Active Listening
Listening to what other people are saying and asking
questions as appropriate.
Dependability Being reliable, responsible, and fulfilling obligations.
Speaking Talking to others to communicate information effectively.
Important Skills for
ENTRY LEVEL Jobs >>>>> Getting along with others is key.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work
related documents.
Stress Tolerance
Accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with
high stress situations.
Cooperation
Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a
good-natured, cooperative attitude.
Near Vision
Seeing details at close range (within a few feet of the
observer).
Important Skills for
TRANSPORTATION Jobs >>>>> Paying attention is key.
Operation Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a
machine is working properly.
Operation/Control Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Spatial Orientation
Knowing your location in relation to the environment or where
other objects are in relation to you.
Self Control
Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling
anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult
situations.
Important Skills for ADMINISTRATIVE/
MANAGEMENT Jobs >>>>> Problem solving is key.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and
weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches
to problems.
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both
current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Leadership
Willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and
direction.
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs
of the audience.
1. What would I do during the day?
2. Do I work alone? In groups? Teams?
3. What kind of people would I work with?
4. Where would I work?
5. What are the working conditions? Are these conditions I would like?
6. What skills are important?
7. Are those skills I have or could develop?
8. Do I enjoy using those skills?
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9. Am I able to get the training required?
10. In what ways is it challenging?
11. Are the hours regular? Is that important to me?
12. What is the pay range?
13. What does it take to advance? How could I achieve that?
14. Would I need further training?
15. Will I be fascinated?
16. Will I be excited and challenged?
17. Will I be motivated to grow, to learn new things?
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Average Annual Wages and Job Openings for Logistics Occupations in California
Occupations
Logistics Industry Cluster
All Industries
Average Annual Job Openings
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers $156,435 $118,694 240
Air Traffic Controllers * $116,843 100
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers $75,391 $91,405 340
Logisticians $62,202 $80,179 440
Commercial Pilots $89,220 $75,003 120
Sales Representative, Wholesale and Manufacturing,
except Technical and Scientific Products
$57,846 $88,005 4,780
Ship Engineers $58,562 $71,079 *
Transportation Inspectors $45,183 $60,266 100
Airfield Operations Specialists * $60,023 *
Locomotive Engineers $55,644 $52,714 110
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians $55,542 $58,374 220
First-line Supervisors/Managers of Transportation and
Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle Operators
$57,773
$58,354
380
Crane and Tower Operators * $68,855 80
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vehicles $55,630 $72,496 80
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters * $48,402 90
Postal Service Clerks $46,925 $53,312 180
Postal Service Mail Carriers $46,990 $53,026 1,220
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators $45,234 $55,963 90
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists $42,364 $48,589 650
*Data not available.
Source:
Occupational
Wages and
Employment, 1st
Quarter, 2011,
EDD, LMID.
Projections of
Employment by
Occupations,
2004–2014, EDD,
LMID.
Does it pay well? Cont.
Average Annual Wages and Job Openings for Logistics Occupations in California
Occupations
Logistics Industry
Cluster All Industries
Average Annual Job
Openings
Cargo and Freight Agents $43,921 $41,662 530
First-line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, and
Material Movers, Hand $46,574 $47,638 540
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, and Processing
Machine Operators $43,051 $50,995 170
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors $42,255 $50,222 *
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders $36,817 $58,810 60
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer $38,073 $42,185 4,170
Dispatchers, Except Police, Fire, and Ambulance $36,643 $40,531 460
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers * $33,262 50
Customer Service Representatives $35,027 $38,755 9,800
Sailors and Marine Oilers $33,796 $37,170 100
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators $39,031 $36,422 2,590
Conveyor Operators and Tenders $29,219 $33,678 100
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks $31,556 $31,413 2,520
Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services $30,030 $34,591 2,550
Driver/Sales Workers $30,083 $29,009 960
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers $29,928 $25,798 7,720
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand $27,927 $27,399 8,340
Couriers and Messengers $20,743 $26,642 390
Packers and Packagers, Hand $25,839 $21,682 1,730
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment $25,207 $22,342 1,860
*Data not available. Source: Occupational Wages and Employment, 1st Quarter, 2011, EDD, LMID. Projections of Employment by Occupations, 2008–2018, EDD, LMID.
Total AA Job Openings 53,860
Job Overview offers a brief description of the job and its place in the industry. Alternate Titles list other titles employers often use for the same job duties. Typical Tasks explain what you would be doing if you got the job. Is it something you would like doing? Important Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities are keys to success on the job. Work Environment describes frequent working conditions including union membership. California’s Job Outlook and Wages answer the questions “How many?” and “How much?” The hourly wages range from the 25th to the 75th percentile for workers in the profiled occupation.
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Trends explain developments affecting growth or decline.
Training/Requirements/Apprenticeships answer the “How do I qualify?” question.
Recommended High School Course Work gives a head start to your preparation.
Where Do I Find the Job? provides steps to finding employers in your area.
Where Can the Job Lead? offers ideas of potential advancement opportunities.
Related Occupations shows other occupations with tasks requiring similar skills, knowledge, and abilities. Other Resources links to professional and trade associations and unions for their inside information.
Typical Training for Logistics Occupations High school or less
Some College 2
College or higher
Short On-the-Job Training (Less than 30 days)
Cleaners of Vehicles and Equipment 79.7 17.0 3.3
Conveyor Operators and Tenders 85.1 14.8 0.1
Couriers and Messengers 51.6 36.1 12.3
Drivers/Sales Workers 71.7 23.4 4.9
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators 80.9 16.2 2.9
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers (Hand) 71.3 23.3 5.5
Packers and Packagers (Hand) 82.7 13.2 4.1
Postal Service Clerks 46.7 40.9 12.4
Postal Service Mail Carriers 52 37.6 10.4
Postal Service Mail Sorters, Processors, & Processing Machine Operators 45.5 40.7 13.8
Sailors and Marine Oilers 67.3 23.2 9.5
Shipping, Receiving, and Traffic Clerks 65.7 26.9 7.4
Stock Clerks and Order Fillers 62.9 28.7 8.4
Truck Drivers, Light or Delivery Services 71.7 23.4 4.9
Moderate On-the-Job Training (1 to 12 months)
Cargo and Freight Agents 47.6 38.2 14.2
Crane and Tower Operators 79.8 19.6 0.6
Customer Service Representatives 36.9 40.8 22.3
Dispatchers, except Police, Fire, and Ambulance 45 43.9 11.1
Sales Representative, Wholesale and Manufacturing, except Technical and Scientic Products 23.5 26.9 49.6
Tank Car, Truck, and Ship Loaders 76 19.6 4.4
Truck Drivers, Heavy and Tractor-Trailer 71.7 23.4 4.9
1National data from Occupational Projections and Training Data, 2006–07 Ed., U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. 2Some College includes, but is not limited to, associate degrees. 3One or more Current Population Survey (CPS) proxy occupations are used to estimate educational attainment for these occupations
Typical Training for Logistics Occupations High school or less
Some College 2
College or higher
Long On-the-Job Training (More than 12 months)
Air Traffic Controllers 15.0 47.6 37.4
Airfield Operations Specialists 15.0 47.6 37.4
Post-Secondary Vocational Training
Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians 33.4 55.8 10.8
Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists 66.2 30.4 3.4
Commercial Pilots 3.3 19.1 77.6
Ship Engineers 61.4 23.8 14.8
Work Experience in a Related Occupation
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors 54.4 30.1 15.5
Captains, Mates, and Pilots of Water Vehicles 65 16.5 18.5
First-line Supervisors/Managers of Helpers, Laborers, & Material Movers 54.4 30.1 15.5
First-line Supervisors/Managers of Transportationand Material-Moving Machine and Vehicle
Operators 54.4 30.1 15.5
Locomotive Engineers3 50.5 42 7.6
Rail Yard Engineers, Dinkey Operators, and Hostlers3 50.5 42 7.6
Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators 63.5 25 11.5
Railroad Conductors and Yardmasters 47.3 42.3 10.3
Transportation Inspectors 44.3 36.1 19.6
Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers 46.8 29.6 23.6
Bachelor’s Degree
Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers 3.3 19.1 77.6
Logisticians 14.6 33.1 52.3
1National data from Occupational Projections and Training Data, 2006–07
Ed., U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau ofLabor Statistics. 2Some College
includes, but is not limited to, associate degrees. 3One or more Current
Population Survey (CPS) proxy occupations are used to estimate educational
attainment for these occupations
Los Angeles Employment in Logistics- Related Industries
Workers Employment Change
2008 2018 Numerical Percent
Air Transportation (481*) 19,300 19,500 200 1.0
Residual-Rail Transportation (includes
482,483,486,487*) 6,300 7,300 1,000 15.9
Truck Transportation (484*) 27,600 29,600 2,000 7.2
Support Activities for Transportation (488*) 45,100 48,00 2,900 6.4
Couriers and Messengers (492*) 20,900 21,200 300 1.4
Warehousing and Storage (493*) 16,700 18,600 1,900 11.4
Management, Scientific and Technical Consulting
Services (5416*)¹ 40,800 50,300 9,500 23.3
Total 176,700 194,500 17,800 10.0
*North American Industrial Classification System Codes (NAICS)
¹ 5416 was included because 541614, process, physical distribution, and logistics consulting
are part of this industry.
Would you prefer to work for a large employer or a smaller employer?
Which industries are found in your county?
Size of California Firm s in Logistics-Related Industries
68%
7% 1%
24% 0-9 Emplo yees
10-49
Emplo yees
50-249
Emplo yees
520+
Emplo yees Total number of firms: 14,002
Source: EDD, LMID
1.Specialized Freight (except used goods) Trucking, Local
2.General Freight Trucking, Local
3.General Warehousing and Storage
4.Motor Vehicle Towing
5.General Freight Trucking, Long Distance Truckload (TL)
6.Couriers
7.Used Household and Office Goods Moving
8.Process, Physical Distribution, and Logistics Consulting
9.Local Messengers and Local Delivery
10.General Freight Trucking, Long Distance, Less Than Truckload (LTL)
11.Specialized Freight (except used goods) Trucking, Long Distance
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12. Other Support Activities for Road Transportation
13. Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage
14. Other Warehousing and Storage
15. Packing and Crating
16. Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation
17. Scheduled Freight Air Transportation
18. Farm Product Warehousing and Storage
19. Deep Sea Freight Transportation
20. All Other Support Activities for Transport
21. Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation
22. Coastal and Great Lakes Freight Transport
23. Inland Water Freight Transportation Source: www.labormarketinfo.ca.gov
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