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PROJECT AREAS - Transportation, Warehousing & Distribution
The field of Transportation, Warehousing and Distribution (TWD) is a non-stop process, happening around the world, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. TWD involves the receiving, storing, shipping and transportation of goods. This demanding career field is supported by people who work in logistics, transportation, inventory, warehousing, and material handling, packaging and distribution. According to the Bureau of Labor, this high growth industry projects an increase in employment through 2012. Entry-level positions provide a clear pathway for many TWD workers to climb the career ladder into management and supervisory positions. A variety of stimulating jobs support the Transportation Warehousing and Distribution sector.
Sample TWD Job Titles
Warehouse Manager, Ocean Freight Manager, Inventory Control Manager, Forklift Operator, Transportation Route and Crew Schedulers, Rail Traffic Controller, Logistics Coordinator, Linehaul Driver, Freight Control Clerk, Freight Forwarding Director, Receiving Supervisor, Tractor-trailer Driver, Material Handler
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Careers in Supply Chain Management
International Warehouse Logistics Association
Industrial Distribution Career Pathways
American Society of Transportation and Logistics
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Operations Research Analysts
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Purchasing Managers and Buyers
