Logistics and Distribution (Cycle #1) Final

What are some distribution and logistics career pathways?

• Transportation and Delivery

• Quality Control and Assurance

• Logistics Planning and Coordination

• All of the above

Transportation

• Planning and organization of an operation

• Supplying goods to businesses

• Moving an item or person from one place to another

• Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft

Freight

• Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft

• Planning and organization of an operation

• Supplying goods to businesses

• Moving an item or person from one place to another

Distribution

• Supplying goods to businesses

• Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft

Logistics

• Planning and organization of an operation

• Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft

• Moving an item or person from one place to another

• Supplying goods to businesses

Import

• To bring goods or services into a country from abroad

• To send goods or services into another country for sale

• Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft

• Planning and organization of an operation

Export

• To bring goods or services into a country from abroad

• To send goods or services into another country for sale

• Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft

• Supplying goods to businesses

Mark is responsible for making sure that all the goods move smoothly from the warehouse to the stores. He plans the routes and schedules deliveries. Which career pathway is he involved in?

• Quality Control and Assurance

• Transportation and Delivery

• Supply Chain Analysis

Lisa examines how the company’s supply chain operates and looks for ways to make it more efficient and less costly. She analyzes the data and makes recommendations for improvements. Which career pathway is Lisa in?

• Quality Control and Assurance

• Supply Chain Analysis

• Warehousing and Storage

• Logistics Coordination

Which of the following roles primarily involves analyzing supply chain processes, gathering data, and recommending improvements to optimize logistics operations?

• Freight/Material Mover

• Warehouse Manager

• Logistics Analyst

• Procurement Analyst