There are several types of degrees and certificates offered by the American Military University. Many universities offer master’s degrees and executive training, but this is one of the few places where you can get your bachelor’s degree in logistics completely…
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Arizona State University – Certificate in Supply Chain Management
The W. P. Carey Executive Education program at ASU offers online management training and certification. The online Certificate in Supply Chain Management offered by ASU has two tracks, a Graduate Track and a Professional track. The classes are identical, however,…
Logistics is the Great Equalizer
UPS has a serious of commercials out for small businesses. Their core business is shipping things around the world, so naturally they are going to promote logistics. There are a few great points in this video. The market is global…
Forklift Test Video – Preoperation Check
An annual forklift certification test is a basic form of logistics certification. A forklifts is a specialty piece of machinery that requires some essential skills in order to operate. It’s not like getting behind the wheel of a car. The average…
Supply Chain Management Explained
Here’s a great video describing supply chain management in simple terms, with quirky graphics to illustrate the process. What is the profit margin on a bottle of water? Water is freely available, right? All you have to do is bottle…
Fun UPS logistics video
Logistics is fun. At least according to this commercial from UPS. If anyone should know anything about logistics, it would be UPS. United Parcel Service. . . logistics is their business. Naturally, since its a commercial, there’s a little glamour…
Health and Safety Programs in the Workplace
What are Health and Safety Programs? A health and safety program is a plan developed by the company to encourage workplace safety and improve working conditions. Why do companies institute Health and Safety Programs? The simple answer is that employers…
Warehouse Logistics Video – Amazon is a Logistics Machine
Warehouses can be extremely complicated places and warehouse logistics encompasses many specialized roles. This video from a few years ago shows one of Amazon’s large warehouses. Amazon doesn’t make any physical objects. They sell everything online (for now), receiving product…
Skilled Trades Jobs in the news
Another interesting video about the American job market and the demand for skilled trades positions. From PBS, this video shows an interview with 3 experts about the challenges and demand for skilled workers.
Skilled trades jobs – The future is bright
This video describes the high demand jobs for the future, up until 2015. Construction and skilled trades are on the list and it’s clear that even with the economy in turmoil, these jobs will continue to be in demand. If…