A number of Georgia Tech graduates have risen to prominent positions in the field of logistics. Wis. Mike Duke is executive vice president of administration for WalMart Stores, the world's largest retailer with 4000 stores. He announced on August 2nd, plans to build a 640,000 sq ft. distribution center in Carrollton, Ga., to serve customers who purchase goods online. It is expected to begin full-scale operations later this fall. D.C. Demand for tech-savvy employees is pushing up salaries for engineering school graduates across the country.
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They expect through their own efforts they will be rewarded. Locating near the Georgia Tech campus in another plus. They place a high emphasis on continuing education. We never want to stop learning. Salaries of logistics executives are also on the rise.