Logistics and Distribution Flashcard

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What are some distribution and logistics career pathways?

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Transportation and Delivery, Quality Control and Assurance, Logistics Planning and Coordination.

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Transportation

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Moving an item or person from one place to another

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Freight

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Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft

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Distribution

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Supplying goods to businesses

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Logistics

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Goods transported by truck, train, ship, or aircraft

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Import

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To bring goods or services into a country from abroad

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Export

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To send goods or services into another country for sale

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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?

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Transportation and Delivery

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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?

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Supply Chain Analysis

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Which role primarily involves analyzing supply chain processes, gathering data, and recommending improvements to optimize logistics operations? Options: Freight/Material Mover, Warehouse Manager, Logistics Analyst, Procurement Analyst

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Logistics Analyst