Supply chains are dependent on automation and advances in robotics are making supply chains more and more efficient. Understanding how these technologies work and being able to tie that knowledge to an understanding of supply chain processes, leads to career opportunities for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated material handling systems. These jobs can involve a background in mechanical, electrical, and industrial engineering. They also involve computer programming and process design.
- It's really amazing to watch how…drones, self-driving vehicles,…and robots are becoming more common.…The advances that we're seeing in automation technology…are having a huge impact on how we…move things in the supply chain.…And that's called material handling.…Right now we're in the middle of a transformation.…If you visit a factory or a distribution center,…you're going to see robots doing lots…of material handling jobs that used to be done by people.…
But automation is also creating new jobs…for the people involved in designing…and deploying those technologies.…A good way to break these opportunities down…is with the material handling equipment taxonomy…that was created by Dr. Michael Kay.…The five places that automation is taking hold…are in transport, positioning, unit load formation,…storage, and identification and control.…You can find a thorough explanation…of each of these categories in the…material handling equipment taxonomy website.…
So you need to understand how these technologies work…and you need to tie that knowledge…
Author
Daniel Stanton
Released
4/8/2019- Explain the best approach for transitioning into a supply chain position.
- Determine the types of supply chain jobs that are the best fit for a given set of skills.
- Interpret the knowledge and skills needed for a supply chain job.
- Describe how to use resources for building a career roadmap in supply chain management.
- Identify concepts in building a professional development dashboard.
Skill Level Beginner
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Introduction
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What you should know1m 22s
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1. Getting into Supply Chain Management
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Setting career goals2m 25s
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2. Traditional Supply Chain Careers
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Careers in retail2m 5s
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Manufacturing operations2m 44s
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Supply chain engineers2m 7s
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3. More Supply Chain Careers
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Supply chain innovators2m 2s
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4. Getting a Job
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Finding supply chain jobs2m 25s
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Conclusion
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Supply chain career tips2m 48s
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Video: Material handling and robotics