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Observant…. innovative….

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determined… efficient.

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People in logistics careers analyze

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what it takes to develop a product

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from beginning to end,

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and then work to make every step

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more efficient and productive.

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These careers focus on an

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organization’s supply chain—

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how a product goes from raw material

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through production and shipping,

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to the consumer.

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Logisticians ensure that operations

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stay on schedule,

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and they work quickly to solve

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any problems that arise.

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They find ways to lower costs

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and improve delivery time—

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or otherwise meet a client’s needs—

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sometimes traveling to manufacturing plants

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or distribution centers.

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Logistics analysts gather data on every aspect

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of how products are made and distributed–

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to find where improvements can be made.

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They keep detailed records of costs,

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parts orders, shipping and billing.

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Logistics engineers use the information

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analysts gather to design improved

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processes and systems.

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They often direct the work of analysts.

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A bachelor’s degree in the field is required

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for most logisticians and logistics engineers;

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some positions require only

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an associate’s degree.

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Most logistics analysts need

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a bachelor’s degree,

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though job requirements may range from

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college coursework only, to a master’s degree.

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Most people in logistics careers work full time

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and may work overtime regularly.