Warm Up-Jobs in Logistics

What is a job?

• A form of entertainment

• A type of food

• A paid occupation

• A type of transportation

What is logistics?

• The study of weather patterns

• The management of the flow of goods and services

• A type of transportation vehicle

• The art of creating beautiful artwork

Which of the following is NOT a role in logistics?

• Warehouse manager

• Inventory analyst

• Marketing coordinator

• Transportation planner

What do logistics drivers primarily do?

• Create marketing strategies

• Manage inventory levels

• Coordinate shipping operations

• Transport goods from one location to another

True or False: Freight forwarders act as intermediaries between shippers and various transportation services.

• True

• False

True or False: Transportation managers plan and coordinate the movement of goods, optimize transportation routes, and manage transportation costs and budgets.

• True

• False

True or False: Warehouse managers oversee the operations of a warehouse or distribution center, including inventory management and order fulfillment processes.

• True

• False

True or False: Supply planners analyze demand forecasts and collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop supply chain plans.

• True

• False

True or False: Purchasing managers negotiate contracts and pricing terms with suppliers to procure goods and services for a company.

• True

• False

True or False: Inventory managers are primarily responsible for sales and marketing activities within an organization.

• True

• False