CAREERS IN LOGISTICS
Who is responsible for organizing logistics activities?
Logistician
The Logistics activities start from it which might be the work of the commercial department in an organization.
From order processing
What type of transport is best for heavy and bulky shipments over long distances?
Rail transport
Putting products into suitable containers for transport
Packaging
A company has too much inventory of a product that is not selling. This is an example of what issue?
Overstocking
Who works with trains and locomotives to coordinate thousands of deliveries around the country?
Traction and Rolling Stock Engineer
The commercial team accepts the order from the customer and places the order ….
... to the warehouse
Which transport mode is most economical for international cargo over long distances?
Sea transport
Selecting products from storage and preparing them for delivery
Picking and packing
The process of managing stock levels to ensure optimal availability while minimizing costs.
Inventory Control
A person who figures out how to use telecommunications to move materials and goods from point A to point B.
Distribution Manager
A formal order placed by a buyer to a seller
Purchase order
A transport document covering the entire journey across different modes under one agreement.
Through Bill of Lading
Packaging that can be collected, processed, and reused in new products
Recyclable packaging
What is the primary benefit of Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory systems?
Increased warehouse space utilization and reduced waste
Entity responsible for cargo handling and storage at a terminal
Terminal operator
Taking products from storage to fulfill orders...
Order picking
The use of multiple transportation modes without handling the cargo itself when changing modes.
Intermodal Transport
Information attached to packaging that shows ingredients, expiration dates, and branding.
Label
A classification method that groups inventory based on value and importance.
ABC Analysis
This position makes you responsible for managing all steps throughout the supply chain, like getting raw materials to factories and delivering finished products to store shelves.
Supply Chain Manager:
Changes to the current stage of the order in the system
Order status is updated
The movement of goods using two or more different transport modes under a single contract.
Multimodal Transport
Packaging that minimizes environmental impact through recycling or biodegradable materials
Sustainable packaging
The total cost of holding inventory, including storage, insurance, and obsolescence.
Carrying Cost