Favorite Parts of Working in the Logistics Industry As a Director
Ryan, a Director at Forward Air, enjoys the collaborative nature of the transportation industry, citing "a lot of fun getting to know people in other companies" and working towards shared efficiency goals. The cyclical nature of the industry, with periods of "high demand fluctuations," further emphasizes the value of this collaborative spirit and allows Ryan to witness the career growth of industry professionals.
Collaboration, Networking, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Career Growth
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Ryan Dromgoole
Director
Forward Air
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
University of Denver & Masters in Transportation
Industrial, Supply Chain Management
Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain, Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Operations and Project Management
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. The industry is supportive and collaborative, with people working together to solve problems and improve efficiency.
2. The industry deals with external factors like weather and international situations, leading to cyclical fluctuations in demand.
3. There are opportunities to build relationships with people in other companies and see people grow and advance in their careers within the industry.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your industry?
My industry is really supportive, so there are a lot of external factors. These include weather, international situations, and high demand fluctuations.
We saw this a lot after the pandemic. The amount of freight that comes into this country is often very cyclical. It may come in a lot at one time, or there might not be much coming in at all.
The industry really recognizes the importance of collaboration. It's been really cool getting to know people in other companies, whether it's a railroad, a trucking company, an airline, or warehousing companies. Everybody has a common goal of trying to figure out how to do things simpler and more efficiently.
That type of collaboration is a lot of fun. Getting to know people throughout their career is fun, and seeing them, similar to my own employees, start in entry-level positions and then expand their careers throughout the industry is a lot of fun too.