Vantage Point Logistics, a leader in supply chain technology solutions, plans to invest more than $2.5 million to expand its operations in Columbus, Ohio.

According to Columbus 2020, the company will create 80 new jobs and will immediately begin hiring for operations, software development and technology positions. VPL will expand its headquarters in Columbus to accommodate the company’s ongoing growth and allow for adding new talent to its 40-person workforce.

“We’re excited to announce this important step forward for our growing operations,” said VPL President & CEO Rob Doone. “Since launching, VPL has benefited from the rich pool of talent in the Columbus Region and we’re looking forward to furthering our success with this latest expansion.”

“VPL’s investment further establishes Columbus as a leading logistics hub,” said Columbus Mayor Andrew J. Ginther. “Columbus’ prime geographic location and local talent pool make it a great place to accelerate VPL’s ongoing success.

“VPL’s expansion demonstrates how the Columbus Region stands at the center of both logistics and information technology,” said JobsOhio Managing Director Ted Griffith. “The tech talent here is supporting VPL’s rapid growth, which will bring 40 new software development and IT jobs and increase the size of its Columbus facility footprint.”