Logistics and Transportation - North Park University

Logistics and Transportation: What Can I Do With This Degree?

Many entry-level positions as analysts, management trainees, or first line supervisors are available with manufacturers and merchandisers.
Develop strong analytical skills and a logical approach to problem solving.
Take additional courses in statistics and computer systems.
Learn to communicate with different types of people across different functional areas.
Complete an internship in a manufacturing environment.

Many entry-level positions as analysts, management trainees, or first line supervisors are available with manufacturers and merchandisers.
Develop strong analytical skills and a logical approach to problem solving.
Take additional courses in statistics and computer systems.
Gain experience through an internship with a retailer.
Get involved in student organizations and seek positions of leadership.

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Develop strong computers and analytical skills.
Learn to work well and communicate with different types of people.
Be willing to start in a hands-on position, such as a loading dock supervisor for a trucking company. This allows employees to learn the business from the bottom up.

Learn to work well on a team.
Develop strong communication skills, both oral and written. Gain experience making presentations.
Earn an MBA for advancement into higher positions.

Majors in logistics, supply chain, transportation, and industrial engineering are particularly helpful to gain entry into this functional area.
Gaining experience through part-time and summer jobs or internships is critical.
Information technology, analytical, and quantitative skills are particularly important in the logistics and transportation field. Develop these skills through courses and work experience.
Many desirable skills can be developed through participation in leadership of student organizations.
Develop decision-making ability.
Learn to work well in a team and to work effectively with a wide variety of people.
Some organizations may not have a “logistics” department. Look for positions in operations, manufacturing, or marketing.
Develop and utilize a personal network of contacts. Once in a position, find a mentor.
Consider earning an MBA after gaining a few years of work experience to reach the highest levels of logistics.

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