The 2022 Georgia Logistics Summit

 

The 2022 Georgia Logistics Summit.

The logistics industry is responsible for one of out every nine jobs in Georgia. In 2021, the total sales impact of logistics industries was $83.4 billion, which is about 7% of the state’s total sales. 

Last month, I had the honor of photographing the 2022 Georgia Logistics Summit.  The sold-out program was held in Macon and drew attendees from across the Southeast. 

Created in 2009 to bring together all aspects of the logistics industry, the Georgia Logistics Summit, has grown to become one of the Southeast’s most important logistics and supply chain-centered events.  It is hosted annually by the Georgia Center of Innovation, a strategic arm of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD). 

This year’s discussions focused on workforce, hiring, and the impact of digital technologies. Highlights below:

Georgia Power Community & Economic Development Managers Elyse Davis and ; Mickey Daniell with David Nuckolls, Executive Director, Georgia Center of Innovation, Georgia Department of Economic Development.

Networking at the 2022 Georgia Logistics Summit.

An economic powerhouse, Georgia's deepwater ports foster growth statewide. Georgia Ports Authority drives development and opportunity across a wide range of industries reaching every corner of every county.

Sandy Lake, Director, Logistics, Georgia Center of Innovation, Georgia Department of Economic Development welcomes attendees to the sold-out program.

Pat Wilson, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development highlights the impact of logistics in Georgia.

Lester Miller, Mayor of Macon-Bibb County welcomes Tyson Firlotte, Vice President, Human Resources, Irving Consumer Products.

Tyson Firlotte, Vice President, Human Resources, Irving Consumer Products discusses supply chain management and how it impacts the Macon community.

Photography: www.bonniemoret.com.