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Ohio Economic-Education Summit IV. 21 st Century Training Needs for the Logistics Industry . February 23, 2011. Presenter: Steven Youll Senior Staff Administrator, HR. Logistics: Did You Know?. The Columbus Region is a major player in the industry
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Ohio Economic-EducationSummit IV 21st Century Training Needs for the Logistics Industry February 23, 2011 Presenter: Steven Youll Senior Staff Administrator, HR
Logistics: Did You Know? The Columbus Region is a major player in the industry The industry is expected to grow over the coming years Logistics employers have been thinking about these facts (really thinking about them) since 2008 and looked at job needs: “Now, Soon, and In the Future” This is GOOD News! HOWEVER, how many people wake up one day and say, “I want to work in logistics!”
Logistics in Ohio: Facts and Figures 3,645 football fields Or, everyone in Fairfield County (2008)
Here’s the Challenge… IMAGE I blame… IMAGE IMAGE
Whatdoes it REALLY look like? Pick/Pack Yard Management Receiving Inventory Control Shipping Packaging Put Away Technology Sales Purchasing Billing Finance/Accounting Human Resources Facilities/Maintenance Safety Quality Customer Service Planning: Business/Logistics But that’s not all…
So, What about the Careers? Logistics Customer Service Dispatch Material Services (Operators/Handlers) Freight/Stock Pick/Pack Laborers Truck Drivers Supervisors Realizations • Most people don’t know what logistics is… (let’ s be honest). • Employers need help getting people in the door who DO know what this means. (!) • New Hire/Entry Level jobs are what are needed, now; however…
What about the Education? EXAMPLE Source:
What about the Education? Career Progression Time Skill touch points New Rule: The career ladder is more like a career lattice.
What the Industry Needs • Individuals who can demonstrate multiple skill touch points, such as: • Working with and Respecting Others and Their Opinions/Ideas • Demonstrating Adaptability to Changing Circumstances/Situations • Problem Solving in with Given Information • Problem Solving withoutGiven Information • Utilizing Deductive Reasoning • Reading or Recognizing Information through Visual/Audio Cues • Communicating Clearly when Speaking/Writing • Writing with Expository Organization Skills • Following Details for the Purpose of Coming to Conclusion/Completing a Task • Explaining Detailed Information in Logical Sequence • Realizing Spatial Relationships between Objects and Open Areas • Coordinating Fine/Gross Motor Skills (operating equipment) • Demonstrating Self-leadership • Including Others in Decision Making • Demonstrating Spatial Awareness in the Work Environment Skill touch points
When am I ever going to use this stuff? Example 1 Given: 22 Work Days Calculate the Following to Complete the Chart
When am I ever going to use this stuff? Example 2 Standard Parts Label 11231 – TRN – A100 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Quantity 30 • Utilizing the Standard Parts Label provided above, how many containers of parts are needed to supply enough parts to make a lot of 180 cars? _______ • Using the same parts label, how many containers of parts would be required if the manufacturer planned on splitting the batch (180 cars) into equal lots of 15? ______
When am I ever going to use this stuff? Example 3 Trailer Layout Design (Modeling) 53ft. 10ft. • Given: A standard trailer is 53ft. long x 10ft. high. • What’s the square footage of a standard trailer? ________ • How many of the following types of containers can fit in the trailer? 4ft. x 4ft. 3ft. x 4ft.2ft. x 4ft. 2ft. x 3ft. ______
What the Industry Needs: Review • Individuals who can demonstrate multiple skill touch points, such as: • Working with and Respecting Others and Their Opinions/Ideas • Demonstrating Adaptability to Changing Circumstances/Situations • Problem Solving in with Given Information • Problem Solving withoutGiven Information • Utilizing Deductive Reasoning • Reading or Recognizing Information through Visual/Audio Cues • Communicating Clearly when Speaking/Writing • Writing with Expository Organization Skills • Following Details for the Purpose of Coming to Conclusion/Completing a Task • Explaining Detailed Information in Logical Sequence • Realizing Spatial Relationships between Objects and Open Areas • Coordinating Fine/Gross Motor Skills (operating equipment) • Demonstrating Self-leadership • Including Others in Decision Making • Demonstrating Spatial Awareness in the Work Environment Skill touch points
Ohio Economic-EducationSummit IV Thank You! 21st Century Training Needs for the Logistics Industry February 23, 2011 Presenter: Steven Youll Senior Staff Administrator, HR (steven_youll@midwestexp.com)