Friday, August 1. 2008

Workforce education in logistics

The Alameda Transportation and Logistics Academic Support Initiative (ATLAS) "is an innovative program designed to create career path employment for East Bay residents in warehousing and logistics (truck driving, supply chain management, GIS/GPS/RFID technologies, etc.)." Tied in with the local community college district and the City College of San Francisco the aim is to get folks on the road to good jobs in these areas. This is indeed another geo area in which the world needs well-trained individuals.

My brother and I both earned college money working summers in a local warehouse (SKYR, a manufacturer of skiwear and turtlenecks). I was a "picker" (picking out orders for retailers) and he as a "packer"(putting the stuff in boxes). Our boss, Fred, had a degree in something called "Traffic" according to the diploma on his wall. At the time it was just a summer job (and a very demanding one, as we worked 4 day 10 hour shifts) but now I know more about how that part of the operating can cost or save the company money depending on how it's done. With enhanced technologies, far more cost savings is possible than when I was there.

- Alameda Sun

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