Distribution
Its central location and excellent transportation infrastructure make Waunakee an ideal destination for distribution operations:
Within an 8-hour drive, Waunakee businesses can reach a population of nearly 73 million people, including all the major metropolitan markets in the Midwest:
- Chicago - 156 Miles
- Detroit - 441 Miles
- Columbus - 512 Miles
- Minneapolis-St. Paul - 271 Miles
- Cleveland - 506 Miles
- St. Louis - 368 Miles
- Indianapolis - 339 Miles
- Milwaukee - 85 Miles
(Source: Stats America)
- Local business with significant distribution operations include:
- Suttle-Strauss
- Uniek Plastics
- Scientific Protein Laboratories
Thousands of workers in distribution and occupations work in the region, and labor costs are highly competitive with state and national averages.
| Occupation | Employment | Mean Hourly Wage | Wisconsin | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logisticians | 420 | $30.07 | $28.57 | $37.85 |
| Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders | 1,920 | $15.40 | $16.16 | $15.74 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Transportation and Material Moving Workers, Except Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors | 750 | $26.36 | $25.56 | $27.95 |
| Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | 4,190 | $22.34 | $21.25 | $21.91 |
| (Source: US. Bureau of Labor Statistics) |