The Future of Supply Chain Talent Starts Here
O-SCAN unites industry, education, and workforce
Our Mission
To grow and diversify Ohio’s supply chain talent pipeline through cross-sector collaboration, student outreach, and business engagement, ensuring Ohio’s workforce is prepared for the future.
Keeping Ohio Ahead of the Curve
Ohio’s economy is surging. Manufacturing, logistics, and distribution are attracting billions in investment and thousands of new jobs.
O-SCAN was created to turn that momentum into a lasting talent advantage by connecting employers, educators, and workforce leaders so students discover high-opportunity careers and training aligns with real-world skills.
The result: companies hire with confidence, and Ohio stays competitive.
257,000
Jobs Created from 2020 to 2030
47,000
Working-age population growth 2020 to 2030
210,000
Potential jobs not fulfilled
The O-SCAN Solution:
Building bridges between education and industry. We unite employers, educators, and workforce leaders to:
Promote careers in supply chain and logistics
Shape training and curriculum around actual job skills
Connect students to real career pathways
Strengthen Ohio’s global competitiveness
Why Join O-SCAN
Ohio’s supply chain needs more than just workers, it needs champions. When your business joins O-SCAN, you step into a leadership role, shaping how Ohio trains and connects the next generation of logistics and manufacturing professionals. Together, we’re building a workforce that’s ready, resilient, and aligned with real industry needs.
Shape the Talent Pipeline
Advise educators and schools on real-world skills your industry needs.
Get Visibility
Be featured in student campaigns, events, and outreach.
Access Data & Insights
Stay ahead with workforce trends and training innovation.
Lead the Movement
Align with statewide partners solving the supply chain crisis.
We Work Side by Side with:
High Schools & Career Tech Centers
Community Colleges & Universities
Industry Associations & MEPs
Statewide Workforce Boards
Employers of all sizes
Economic Development Organizations
Together, We Can…
Change perceptions of what supply chain careers are
Reach more students, earlier, and more equitably
Future-proof Ohio’s economy by securing skilled, local talent